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Why Shielded Metal Arc Welding

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

Locations
East Campus
Quad-Cities Campus
Formats
On-campus
Number of Credits
17
Next Start Date
Any Time
Financial Aid Eligibility
No

Careers In Shielded Metal Arc Welding

Agriculture Events

10Apr
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Black Hawk College East Campus

Ag Open House

15Apr
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Welding and Skilled Trades Center

Welding invitational

18Apr
4-18-2026 to 4-19-2026
Black Hawk College East Campus

Spring Ranch Classic

Contact

Quad-Cities Campus

309-796-5341 or
309-796-5000

East Campus

309-854-1724