2024-2025 College Catalog

SMAW Technologies

Overview

The SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) Certificate is a short-term certificate providing directed instruction in a specific welding skill for a specific sector of heavy industry. Heavy construction, primary forest products, road construction, and excavation all require this type of welding because of the high stress and pressure places on machines and equipment.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate SMAW welding techniques in all four positions.
  • Apply the principles of metallurgy to different welding applications.
  • Demonstrate the ability to weld a part from a blueprint.
  • Apply industry-specific safety practices in the welding lab.

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