Program Overview
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 |
|---|---|---|
College Success Seminar | 2 | |
Welding Blueprint Reading | 3 | |
General Welding | 3 | |
General Welding II | 3 | |
Second Semester | 12 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
Gas Welding, Brazing and Thermal Cutting | 3 | |
Shielded Metal Arc Welding I (First 8 weeks) | 3 | |
Shielded Metal Arc Welding II (Second 8 weeks) | 3 | |
Applied Welding Fabrication I | 3 | |
Total Hours for Certificate | 23 | |
For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising, contact the Engineering, Math and Physical Science division at (847) 543-2044.