Certificate

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Level I Certificate

Subject
Welding

 

    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).
    Item #
    Title
    Credits
    Sub-Total Credits
    12