Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Certificate of Achievement

Program Description

This certificate is designed to train students in the use of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) often known as Arc or Stick Welding. Electrode identification, welding symbols, and joint design are stressed. Students working for certificates must have a basic knowledge of arithmetic, reading and writing in order to learn and work in the occupations they select.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program.  Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway.  It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Division

Applied Technology, Transportation & Culinary Arts

Department

Welding Technology

Career and Academic Pathway (CAP)

Manufacturing, Industry, Transportation

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Show an understanding of the safety precautions for working in a welding lab and demonstrate an awareness of the importance of safety in welding.

  2. Demonstrate the ability to read and understand Welding Procedure Specifications to produce quality welds.

  3. Demonstrate the ability to pass a Welder Performance Qualification Test with the SMAW process that meets the standard of acceptability for the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety.

Program Map

GE General Education
O Available Online
Program Requirement
P Program Prerequisites

1st Semester

7 units
WELD 010
Introduction to Welding
This is an introductory course for students in any field that utilizes welding processes. Emphasis will be on Welding Safety, Thermal cutting, Gas Metal Arc Welding, and Shielded Metal Arc Welding in flat and horizontal positions.

Course Details:

WELD 012
Oxy-Fuel Welding
This course provides entry-level training in oxy-acetylene welding, oxy-fuel cutting and oxy-fuel brazing.

Course Details:

WELD 045
Shielded Metal Arc Welding - Beginning
This is an introductory course in the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process often referred to as stick welding or arc welding. Welding safety, equipment and joint construction on mild steel are stressed.

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite/Corequisite: WELD 010

2nd Semester

7 units
WELD 046
Shielded Metal Arc Welding - Intermediate
This is an intermediate course in the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) process. Vertical and overhead groove welds and the lab portion of the structural weld certification for the City of Los Angeles are stressed.

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite: WELD 045
WELD 066
Preparation for Los Angeles City Welding Certification-Structural (AWS D1.1)
This course prepares students for the written Structural Steel examination offered by the City of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) with a focus on the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 structural welding code.

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite: WELD 045
  2. Departmental Advisory: READ 015
  3. Corequisite: WELD 046