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Academics > All Programs > Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welder Fabricator
The Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welder Fabricator technical certificate of credit prepares student for careers in shielded metal arc welding fabrication.
| Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| WELD 1050 Horizon Shielded Metal ArcWeld Introduces the major theory, safety practices, and techniques required for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) in the horizontal position. Qualification tests, horizontal position, are used in the evaluation of student progress toward making industrial standard welds. Topics include: horizontal SMAW safety and health practices, selection and applications of electrodes, selection and applications for horizontal SMAW, horizontal SMAW joints, and horizontal SMAW to specification. Required textbooks and materials (the following are one-time purchases required for all Welding classes):
| 4 |
| WELD 1060 Vert Shielded Metal Arc Weld Introduces the major theory, safety practices, and techniques required for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) in the vertical position. Qualification tests, vertical position, are used in the evaluation of student progress toward making industrial standard welds. Topics include: vertical SMAW safety and health practices, selection and applications of electrodes for vertical SMAW, vertical SMAW joints, and vertical SMAW to specification. Required textbooks and materials (the following are one-time purchases required for all Welding classes):
| 4 |
| Select ONE program elective: | |
| WELD xxxx Occupational Elective 4525 | 3 |
| *11 minimum semester hour credits required for certificate |
