General Catalog 2026-2027

Basic Shielded Metal Arc Certificate

FS31

The Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welder Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for careers in the welding and joining industry. This certificate emphasizes arc welding in the flat position and is pre-requisite to the advanced certificate.

Certificate Requirements

Requirements List

WELD-1000Introduction to Welding Technology

4

WELD-1010Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting

4

WELD-1040Flat Shielded Metal Arc Welding

4

Total Credit Hours: 12