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Program Description

The Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder certificate provides basic training required for the shielded metal 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.

The program emphasizes basic skills, safety, and quality workmanship.

Students must complete prerequisites for this program: WELD 1000 , WELD 1010  and WELD 1040 .

Employment Opportunities

Welder’s helper, shielded metal arc welder (SMAW/stick/electric arc welder)