Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder, Technical Certificate of Credit

Overview

Offered at the Augusta and Waynesboro campuses and the Columbia County Center.

Entrance Dates:	Fall, Spring, and Summer
Length of Program:	Three Terms (Evenings only)
Credit Hours Required for Graduation:	12

Program Description: The Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder Technical Certificate of Credit is a continuation of the basic certificate. The advanced program provides instruction in shielded metal arc welding in the overhead, horizontal, and vertical positions.

Employment Opportunities: The Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder graduate will be employable as a special purpose welder. Graduates readily find employment as an entry level welder in the Steel Fabrication Industry.

Curriculum Outline

Occupational Courses, 12 credits

WELD 1050	Horizont Shield Metal Arc Weld	4
WELD 1060	Vert Shielded Metal Arc Weld	4
WELD 1070	Ovrhd Shielded Metal Arc Weld	4

Note:

• Prerequisite: Students must complete - Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder TCC.

Guided Pathway

Augusta Evening Program

PROGRAM NAME: Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder

AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit

CAMPUS: Augusta Evening Program

Year 1 Fall Semester

WELD 1050

Horizont Shield Metal Arc Weld

4

Year 1 Spring Semester

WELD 1060

Vert Shielded Metal Arc Weld

4

Year 1 Summer Semester

WELD 1070

Ovrhd Shielded Metal Arc Weld

4

*Refer to the College catalog for course prerequisite requirements.

Students who choose to not follow the Course Sequence listed above may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown above.

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