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

www.clcillinois.edu/programs/wld
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

Course	Title	Hours
First Semester		11 Credits
CLC120^	College Success Seminar	2
WFT113	Welding Blueprint Reading	3
WFT170	General Welding	3
WFT270	General Welding II	3
Second Semester		12 Credits
Course	Title	Hours
WFT171	Gas Welding, Brazing and Thermal Cutting	3
WFT172	Shielded Metal Arc Welding I (First 8 weeks)	3
WFT272	Shielded Metal Arc Welding II (Second 8 weeks)	3
WFT117	Applied Welding Fabrication I	3
Total Hours for Certificate		23

^ CLC 120 is an institutional requirement for graduation.

Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certificate (Plan 24WO)

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