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

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).

Student Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Welding: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Certificate of Technical Studies program, the learner will be able to:

• Apply safe practices in the welding environment in accordance with OSHA regulations (SLO # 1)
• Interpret blueprints and welding detail drawings to achieve specified weld configurations (SLO # 2)
• Use proper techniques to perform oxyfuel cutting, plasma cutting, and gouging processes associated with welding industries (SLO # 3)
• Demonstrate the safety, set up, and operation of all welding equipment and handling of cylinders (SLO # 4)
• Demonstrate welding positions using shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) (SLO # 5)