Welding Technology SMAW

Welder is assembling the workpiece by process shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Welder in blue uniform, safety shoes, leather gloves, welding mask. He is sitting and welding.

Program Overview

The Welding Technology curriculum provides students with a sound understanding of the science, technology, and applications essential for successful employment in the welding and metalworking industry.

Course work includes consumable and non-consumable electrode welding and cutting processes. Courses may include math, print reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing providing the student with industry-standard skills developed through classroom training and practical application.

Graduates of the Welding Technology curriculum may be employed as entry-level technicians in welding and metalworking industries. Career opportunities also exist in construction, manufacturing, fabrication, sales, quality control, supervision, and welding-related self-employment.

Program Contacts:

Ray Hoots

Director - Engineering Technologies

(336) 386-3267

hootstr@surry.edu

Certificate Curriculum

Fall Semester

WLD-110 Cutting Processes 2

WLD-115 SMAW (Stick) Plate 5

WLD-141 Symbols and Specifications 3

Spring Semester

WLD-116 SMAW (stick) Plate/Pipe 4

WLD-143 Welding Metallurgy 2

Total credits needed to graduate: 16 Hours

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate the ability to select appropriate tools, welding supplies and equipment;
Apply safe working practices as defined by OSHA for clothing, eye protection, hand tools, power equipment, ventilation handling, storage and disposal of scrap metal
Demonstrate an understanding using, SMAW (STICK/ARC) welding technique to produce welds on plate and pipe of varying joint geometry;
Produce welds that consistently meet industry and American Welding Society (AWS) standards.