Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certificate of Completion

This program provides the necessary industry industry-standard recognition according to American Welding Society (AWS) QC10 specifications in Shielded Metal Arc Welding in partial requirements of Level One, Entry Level Welder. Industry certification provides the student an opportunity to demonstrate to potential employers evidence of competency for entry-level positions in the welding industry. 

Learning Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
  1. Student will demonstrate proper welding techniques using shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) welding equipment in all four welding positions: flat, horizontal, overhead and vertical.
  2. Student will demonstrate fabrication techniques including measuring, bending, cutting, and fitting.

Program Requirements

Course Code Title Units
WELD 311AIntroduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding0
WELD 311BIntermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding0
WELD 311CAdvanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding0