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Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certificate


Engineering, Math and Physical Sciences Division, Room T302, (847) 543-2044

https://www.clcillinois.edu/programs/egrdv/welding-and-fabrication-technology
Degree: Certificate
Plan 24WO

Develop skills relating to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) - also known as stick-welding - to join metal using heat and electricity. Develop fundamental fabrication skills, industrial math skills and how to read blueprints used in metal fabrication and welding. The certificate courses ladder into a degree program.

Recommended Plan of Study

First Semester

11 Credits

Course

Title

Hours

course ^

College Success Seminar

2

course

Welding Blueprint Reading

3

course

General Welding

3

course

General Welding II

3

Second Semester

12 Credits

Course

Title

Hours

course

Gas Welding, Brazing and Thermal Cutting

3

course

Shielded Metal Arc Welding I (First 8 weeks)

3

course

Shielded Metal Arc Welding II (Second 8 weeks)

3

course

Applied Welding Fabrication I

3

Total Hours for Certificate

23

^ CLC 120 is an institutional requirement for graduation.

For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising, contact the Engineering, Math and Physical Science division at  (847) 543-2044.