Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder Certificate Program

FS31 - 201612

Program Description

The Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder technical certificate of credit prepares students for careers in the welding and joining industry. This certificate emphasizes arc welding in the flat position and is pre-requisite to the advanced certificate.

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.

Program Length & Availability

1 Semester

Campus Availability: Hall, Barrow, Dawson

Financial Aid

This program is not eligible for the Pell Grant but may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.

Admissions Requirements

Must be 16 years of age.  

ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.

Curriculum

Program-Specific Core – Total of 12 Hours

WELD 1000Intro Welding Technology

4

WELD 1010Oxyfuel & Plasma Cutting

4

WELD 1040Flat Shielded Metal Arc Weld

4

Total Credit Hours: 12

Graduation Plan

Semester One

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WELD 1000Intro Welding Technology

4

WELD 1010Oxyfuel & Plasma Cutting

4

WELD 1040Flat Shielded Metal Arc Weld

4

WELD 1010:- Co-Req: WELD 1000

Total Credit Hours: 12

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.