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					| 2019-2020 Course Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG] 
 
 Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder Certificate |  
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				OSM1Program DescriptionThe Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder certificate provides basic training required for the electric arc welder. Students receive instruction that emphasizes basic skills, safety, and quality workmanship. The program is ideal for the person who needs training in a basic welding operation in a brief time span. Technical courses apply to the diploma program in welding and joining technology. This certificate does not qualify for Federal financial aid as it does not meet minimum hour requirements. (Program Length: 2 Semesters Minimum) The program emphasizes basic skills, safety, and quality workmanship. Students must complete prerequisites for this program: WELD 1000 , WELD 1010  and WELD 1040 . Employment OpportunitiesWelder’s helper, shielded metal arc welder (SMAW/stick/electric arc welder) |  
													| Essential Technical Courses (12 Credits)
Suggested First Semester classes:
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