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 Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for careers in the welding and joining industry. This certificate emphasizes arc welding in the flat position and is pre-requisite to the advanced certificate. Successful completion of WELD 1000 – Introduction to Welding Technology is required for admission to this program.
Employment Opportunities: The Flat 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.
Guided Pathway
You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.
Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.
Augusta Evening Program
PROGRAM NAME: Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder
AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit
CAMPUS: Augusta Evening Program
Year 1 Fall Semester
Year 1 Spring Semester
Year 1 Summer Semester