Welding: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), C.T.S.

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CERTIFICATE OF TECHNICAL STUDIES PROGRAM
DIVISION: TECHNICAL DIVISION

The purpose of the Welding Program is to prepare individuals for employment in the field of welding. Instruction is provided in various processes and techniques of welding including oxyfuel cutting, carbon arc cutting, shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, flux-cored arc welding, gas metal arc welding, pipe-welding, plasma arc cutting, blueprint reading, weld symbols, and joints. After completion of this program, the student will have covered the skills designated by the AWS (American Welding Society).

Required Courses in Major

Required grade of “C” or higher.

Required Related Courses

Total Credit Hours: 27

NOTE:

See Graduation Requirements .

Students planning to pursue a baccalaureate program should contact that receiving institution for determination of course transferability. A listing of Delgado courses can be found by following this link: Transfer List

Suggested Sequence

First Semester

TECH 101 - NCCER Technical Core 3 credit hours
WLDG 101 - Introduction to Welding Fundamentals 3 credit hours
WLDG 110 - Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) 3 credit hours
WLDG 115 - SMAW Groove Welds 3 credit hours

Total: 12 credit hours

Second Semester

ADOT 105 - Survey of Computer Applications 3 credit hours
CCSS 108 - Career Success Skills 3 credit hours
WLDG 150 - SMAW Pipe 2G 3 credit hours
WLDG 151 - SMAW Pipe 5G 3 credit hours
WLDG 152 - SMAW Pipe 6G 3 credit hours