Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

16 Credit Hour Career Certificate

This curriculum provides students with the skills required for entry-level employment in the shielded metal arc welding process in industries related to manufacturing, facility maintenance, and construction. Students will also gain a basic knowledge of welding and cutting safety, oxyfuel cutting and blueprint reading as it pertains to welding.

Required Courses

First Semester

MAT 100	Occupational Math	3
WEL 101	Welding and Cutting Safety	1
WEL 111	Basic Arc Welding/Cutting I	3
WEL 112	Basic Arc Welding/Cutting II	3

Second Semester

WEL 103	Blueprints For Welders	3
WEL 121	Advanced Smaw/Cutting I	3