Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder Certificate Program

OSM1 - 201612

Program Description

The Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder technical certificate of credit is a continuation of the basic certificate. The advanced program provides instruction in shielded metal arc welding in the overhead, horizontal, and vertical positions.

Program Specific Information

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

Additional Admissions Requirement

A candidate must have completed the Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder technical certificate of credit.

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. 

High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)

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

Curriculum

Program-Specific Core – Total of 12 Hours

WELD 1050Horiz Shielded Metal Arc Weld

4

WELD 1060Vert Shielded Metal Arc Weld

4

WELD 1070Overhead Shielded Metal Arc

4

Total Credit Hours: 12

Graduation Plan

Semester One

Apply for Graduation

WELD 1050Horiz Shielded Metal Arc Weld

4

WELD 1060Vert Shielded Metal Arc Weld

4

WELD 1070Overhead Shielded Metal Arc

4

WELD 1050 - Pre-Req: WELD 1040

WELD 1060 - Co-Req: WELD 1050

WELD 1070 - Co-Req:  WELD 1060

Total Credit Hours: 12

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