Shielded Metal Arc Welding Pipe Certificate
Prepares students for employment in positions requiring specialization in Shielded Metal Arc Welding Pipe (SMAW). The competency-based curriculum combines classroom instruction with extensive hands-on training to develop the essential knowledge and skills for industry.
Program Length
This certificate program is approximately two quarters long, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
Admission Dates
Daytime/Evening programs: Summer, fall, winter, and spring quarters, or by instructor’s permission.
Completion Requirements
Prerequisite(s)
Minimum Accuplacer arithmetic score of 280 or equivalent or successful completion of MAT 092.
Program Course List
| WLD 106 | Welding Theory | 5 |
| WLD 110 | Thermal Cutting & Gouging | 3 |
| WLD 112 | Oxyacetylene Welding & Brazing | 4 |
| WLD 117 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding I | 7 |
| WLD 123 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding II | 7 |
| WLD 225 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding Pipe | 7 |
| COLL 102 | College Success for All | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 36 |