Welding Shielded Metal Arc

Certificate in Applied Science

26 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


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 127	Structural Blueprints I	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course covers the fundamentals of blueprint reading for structural welding applications including orthographic views, lines, basic dimensioning, and basic welding symbol interpretation.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 203	Structural Blueprints II	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course covers advanced blueprint reading skills including structural shapes identification and applications, creating bill of materials, welding symbol application, basic layout techniques and mathematics, working with dimensions and tolerances.Learn More Prerequisites WLD 127

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 Requirements

Students who are at least 18 years old and have acceptable scores from the SAT, ACT or placement test can be admitted into this program without a high school diploma or GED.