Welding Basic SMAW (Stick)

Northwest-Shoals Community College

Short-Term CertificateNon-degree

Welding Short-Term Certificate prepares students for AWS certifications and entry-level welder positions. Coursework includes SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and oxy-fuel cutting.

Credits

12 credits

Format

In-Person

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Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

Course Pathway

9 courses in this program

17 courses

22 courses

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

WDT 108SMAW Fillet/OFC

3 cr

WDT 109SMAW Fillet/Pac/Cac

3 cr

WDT 110Industrial Blueprint Reading

3 cr

WDT 119Gas Metal Arc/Flux Cored Arc Welding Theory

3 cr

WDT 120Shielded Metal Arc Welding Groove Theory

3 cr

WDT 122SMAW Fillet/OFC Lab

3 cr

WDT 123SMAW Fillet/Pac/CAC Lab

3 cr

WDT 124Gas Metal Arc/Flux Cored Arc Welding Lab

3 cr

WDT 125Shielded Metal Arc Welding Groove Lab

3 cr

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Welding Basic SMAW (Stick)

Northwest-Shoals Community College

Short-Term CertificateNon-degree

Welding Short-Term Certificate prepares students for AWS certifications and entry-level welder positions. Coursework includes SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, and oxy-fuel cutting.

Credits

12 credits

Format

In-Person

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

MonitoringQuality Control AnalysisOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingComplex Problem Solving

Knowledge

Production and ProcessingMechanicalAdministration and ManagementDesign

Abilities

Arm-Hand SteadinessNear VisionProblem SensitivityManual DexterityControl PrecisionSelective AttentionFinger DexterityOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningVisualizationInformation OrderingMultilimb CoordinationOral Expression

Tasks

Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conf
Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
Read blueprints, work orders, or production schedules to determine product or job instructions or sp
Inspect, measure, or test completed metal workpieces to ensure conformance to specifications, using
Record operational information on specified production reports.

Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP softwareElectronic mail softwareSpreadsheet softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareOperating system softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Adjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesAir chiselsAir drillsAir scalersAngle findersAnvilsArc voltage measurement instrumentsBandsawsBrakesBrazing equipmentBuffersCalipersComealongsComputerized numerical control CNC programmable welding robot controllersArc welding equipmentBall peen hammersBench visesBrazing machinesBrazing robotsC clampsCenter punchesChipping hammersClaw hammersCold-welding machinesComputerized numerical control CNC oxy-fuel systemsDesktop computersDial calipersDiffusion-welding machines

Work Values

SupportWorking ConditionsRelationshipsIndependenceAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

Personal protective equipment and shop safety protocols — identify and apply under direct supervisor guidance on a production floor.
Shielded metal arc and basic gas metal arc welding equipment — recognize components and set up with hands-on assistance in a vocational training environment.
Flat-position weld beads on mild steel — execute following step-by-step instructor direction in a controlled shop setting.
Workpiece dimensions and surface conditions — measure and visually inspect using straightedges and templates under close supervision before fabrication begins.
Filler rods, flux, and torch tips — select from a provided welding chart with guidance from a journeyman welder on a light fabrication job.
Faulty equipment operation or defective base materials — recognize common indicators and report immediately to a supervising welder or shop lead.
Job numbers and piece marks — apply to finished components using standardized marking methods as directed by work order instructions.
Hand tools common to the welding trade — identify, handle, and use safely under direct observation during entry-level shop tasks.
Basic metallurgy terminology and weld joint types — recall and apply in guided classroom or on-the-job learning exercises.
Work area cleanliness and hazard controls — maintain consistently as part of daily shop housekeeping routines directed by a supervisor.

Course Pathway

9 courses in this program

17 courses

22 courses

Program Requirements

Courses required to complete this program

WDT 108SMAW Fillet/OFC

3 cr

WDT 109SMAW Fillet/Pac/Cac

3 cr

WDT 110Industrial Blueprint Reading

3 cr

WDT 119Gas Metal Arc/Flux Cored Arc Welding Theory

3 cr

WDT 120Shielded Metal Arc Welding Groove Theory

3 cr

WDT 122SMAW Fillet/OFC Lab

3 cr

WDT 123SMAW Fillet/Pac/CAC Lab

3 cr

WDT 124Gas Metal Arc/Flux Cored Arc Welding Lab

3 cr

WDT 125Shielded Metal Arc Welding Groove Lab

3 cr

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

No detailed information available.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

No requirements listed.

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.

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