Certificate

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Level I Certificate

Subject

Note: This certificate is not Financial Aid eligible, but the larger Shipbuilding and Repair Level II certificate is Financial Aid eligible.

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Level I (12 credits)

Certificate Overview

Minimum 12 Credits. Students must meet all certificate requirements. The Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Level I Certificate is a Career Pathway Certificate. All courses are contained in the Shipbuilding and Repair Level II Certificate.

LESS-THAN-ONE-YEAR (12-44 CREDITS) CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS

1.    At least 6 credits must be earned at OCCC, all of which must apply to the certificate requirements.
2.    The final 6 credits that apply to the certificate must be earned at OCCC; the department chair may waive this requirement if the student can demonstrate currency in the field.

Certificate Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Level I Certificate will be able to:

  • Function Safely in a welding environment
  • Cut, prepare, and assemble projects to specified tolerances
  • Interpret blueprints to accurately fabricate a product
  • Weld common joint assemblies in all positions to prepare for certification in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW).
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12