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Why Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Students completing the proposed Shielded Metal Arc Welding certificate will understand shop equipment and safety and be able to weld tee–joints, lap joints, butt joints and outside corners to given specifications.

Students will weld in the flat, vertical, and overhead position and be introduced to gas and bronze welding and cutting. In addition, students will weld using various electrode grades and pass a v–groove test. Students will also learn basic mathematical skills as applied to the field of mechanics and the measuring techniques required for machine operations in industry.

Discover careers and salaries for this program

Locations
East Campus
Quad-Cities Campus
Formats
On-campus
Number of Credits
17
Next Start Date
Any Time

Financial Aid Eligibility

This program does not qualify for Financial Aid.

Hands in welding cloves working with metal tools

Careers In Shielded Metal Arc Welding

  • Construction Worker
  • Extraction Worker
  • Structural Iron and Steel Worker
  • Plumber
  • Pipefitter
  • Maintenance Worker

Agriculture Events

03Dec
12-03-2024 // 6:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Book talk and signing with BHC alum Cheryl Eriksen

04Dec
12-04-2024 // 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

East Campus Career Fair

25Jan
1-25-2025 // 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Teddy Bear Hospital

Contact

Quad-Cities Campus

309-796-5341 or
309-796-5000

East Campus

309-854-1724