Less Than One Year Program

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Program that can be completed in less than one year.

This is the fast track of earning a certificate of specialization: Shielded Metal Arc Welding.

These welding classes (not the required electives) are offered in 5 week segments. The completion of these courses can lead to earning the AWS SENSE (Schools Excelling through National Skills Standard Education ) entry-level welder program.

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NOT SURE WHAT TO TAKE OR HOW TO GET STARTED?
Check out the Program Mapper and the recommended course sequence documents below.

• Welding Technology – AS (Associates GE Track)
• Welding Technology – Certificate of Achievement
• Structural Steel Welding – Certificate of Achievement
• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding – Certificate of Achievement
• Metal Fabrication – Certificate of Achievement
• Robotic Welding Automation – Certificate of Achievement
• Semiautomatic Welding – Certificate of Achievement
• Pipe Fabrication Welding – Certificate of Specialization

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Certificate of Achievement: Welding Technology - Shielded Metal Arc Welding

The Welding Technology Certificate of Specialization in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) is designed for those interested in welding structural steel. Course work includes a comprehensive study with an emphasis on application of fundamental welding techniques and industry practices. Program completers are prepared for entry level employment into industries such as steel construction and maintenance & repair, and general fabrication.