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Less Than One Year Program

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.

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.

Certificate Student Learning Outcome:
Students will be able to demonstrate advanced level skills to produce quality welds in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions using the shielded metal arc welding process.

Program Requirements: 19.5

WELD-101A
Introduction to Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 2.5 units
WELD-101B
Intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 2.5 units
WELD-101C
Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 2.5 units

Required Electives:
WELD-130
Welding Metallurgy | 3.0
WELD-131
Non-Destructive Testing | 3.0
WELD-132
Print Reading for Welders and Fabricators | 3.0
WELD-133
Welding Inspection | 3.0

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)