Welding Shielded Metal Arc

Certificate in Applied Science

25 Credit Hours

This certificate teaches beginning and intermediate welding students the principles and practices of shielded metal arc welding in preparation for entry into the welding fields of construction, fabrication and maintenance.

Major Requirements

EGT 114	Welding Print Basics	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course covers the fundamentals of print reading for welding applications.Learn More

EGT 117	Welding Print Principles	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course covers welding symbols and their application to pipe fabrication.Learn More Prerequisites EGT 114

WLD 110	Welding Safety and Health	1
Lec: 1 Lab: 0 Credit:1 This course introduces safety and health hazards associated with welding and related processes.Learn More

WLD 111	Arc Welding I	4
Lec: 1 Lab: 9 Credit:4 This course covers the safety, equipment and skills used in the shielded metal arc welding process. Fillet welds are made to visual criteria in several positions.Learn More

WLD 114	Advanced Arc Welding	1
Lec: 0 Lab: 3 Credit:1 This course is a continued study of out-of-position shielded metal arc welding.Learn More

WLD 141	Weld Quality	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course introduces weld quality assurance.Learn More

WLD 145	Field Welding	2
Lec: 1.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:2 This course covers welding with portable welding machines in field use.Learn More

WLD 170	Qualification Welding	4
Lec: 1 Lab: 9 Credit:4 This course covers the procedures and practices used in taking welder qualification tests.Learn More

WLD 201	Welding Metallurgy	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course covers the weldability of metals, weld failure, and the effects of heat on chemical, physical and mechanical properties.Learn More

WLD 226	Arc Welding Pipe II	1
Lec: 0 Lab: 3 Credit:1 This course covers the techniques used in shielded metal arc welding of fillet welds on pipe.Learn More

WLD 222	Advanced Fabrication Welding	4
Lec: 1 Lab: 9 Credit:4 This course covers the layout, construction, and assembly of metal projects using metal working and welding equipment.Learn More
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WLD 225	Arc Welding Pipe I	4
Lec: 1 Lab: 9 Credit:4 This course covers the techniques used in shielded metal arc welding of groove welds on pipe.Learn More

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Admission into this program requires qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or TTC’s placement test. High school graduation is not required if you are at least 18 years old.