Course: Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Course Description
This course is Shielded Metal Arc Welding where students learn "stick" welding. They also learn the proper settings on various brands and models of arc welders. Students will learn the basics of metal cutting and setup for various welding positions.
Certificate
Completion of this course certifies proficient understanding of basic arc welding based on a score of 80% or higher on competency exams. A Certificate of Skills Competence is available upon request.
Competencies (skills you will learn)
• Demonstrate the differences in welding with each of the three types of current
• Identify welding machines according to their type
• Demonstrate how to select and set the welding current
• Describe the proper maintenance of SMA welding equipment
• Demonstrate how to safely set up an SMA welding station
• Demonstrate how to control undercut, overlap, porosity, and slag inclusions when SMA welding
• Demonstrate the effect of electrode angle on a weld
Course Structure
This is a competency-based course offered in open-entry/open-exit format.
Course Length
The estimated length of this course is 30 hours. Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.
Admission Requirements
Students must be at least 16 years old to enroll in this course. Also, the Welding Introduction and Safety Course must be completed prior to this course.
Textbooks & Materials
Check the Bookstore for current textbook prices.
NOTE: Additional supplies are required for this course. Supplies are not available at the campus bookstore. Please see the info sheet for the Welding Technician Program for a complete list of these supplies.
Course Location and Schedule
Utah Industrial Depot
10 S. Garnett St., Suite 12 of Bldg. 669
Tooele, UT
2 p.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday
Tuition and Fees
Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please visit the Tuition pages of this website or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information.
This course also has individual one-time supply and lab fees of $46. Please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.
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