Shielded Metal Arc Welding I (Stick)

Course Description:

In the Shielded Metal Arc Welding course, students will 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.

This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs:

• Welding Technician I
• Welding Technician II
• Welding Technician III

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 25 hours. Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.

Course Location & Schedule:

TTECH Campus

88 S. Tooele Blvd., Tooele

8 a.m. – 8 p.m.  Monday – Thursday

9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Saturday

Admission Requirements

Students must be at least 16 years old to enroll in this course. Also, the Welding Introduction and Safety and Welding, Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting courses must be completed prior to this course.

Textbooks & Materials:

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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.

Tuition & 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 does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs