Stick Welding (SMAW)
Stick Welding (SMAW)
This certificate provides students with the technical knowledge and skill in oxyacetylene cutting, and SMAW welding to be able to enter into the welding career of either a structured steel field or shop environment. With these new skills, students will be able to obtain entry-level employment as a welder’s helper in the field or in welding shops welding structural steel.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and ability of SMAW process,safety, and oxyacetylene cutting.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge and ability of SMAW, welding symbols, and safety.
- Differentiate between each of the welding process used in the welding industry.
- Demonstrate knowledge of AWS welding codes
| Required Courses (9 units) | Units | |
| WEL-65A | Beginning Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 3 |
| WEL-65B | Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding | 3 |
| WEL-85A Or WEL-85B |
American Welding Society/Los Angeles City Welding I Or American Welding Society/Los Angeles City Welding II |
3 Or 3 |
This Program Pathway will allow a full-time student to complete this program in 18-2 months. For students who require a part time pathway, please see a counselor for more information.