Certificate of Completion

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

Program

Contact Information 

Mitchell Van Vleet, associate professor
NDSCS-Fargo program coordinator
Mitchell.Vanvleet@ndscs.edu
701-231-6902
NDSCS-Fargo 145

Kayla Due
NDSCS-Fargo Education Navigator
Kayla.Due@ndscs.edu
701-231-6979

Delivery Methods 

Face-to-Face: Fargo

Program Information 

The Welding Technology Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certificate of Completion curriculum is designed to provide students’ experience in shielded metal arc welding as it pertains to assembly, manufacturing, energy, and construction.

This program provides education and training to understand the practice and theory of Shielded Metal Arc Welding, fundamentals of operation, equipment usage, and techniques for welding with the SMAW welding process.

A Certificate of Completion in Shielded Metal Arc Welding will provide employment opportunities in the welding and manufacturing industry. The NDSCS Welding program is an educational partner with Weld-Ed, the National Center for Welding Education and Training.

NOTE: This program requires an HP EliteBook Laptop or equivalent. Please refer to the NDSCS website for specifications. For further information, contact Mitchell Van Vleet, NDSCS-Fargo at 701-231-6902 or Kayla Due, NDSCS-Fargo at 701-231-6979 

Award

Upon successful completion of the required courses, students will be awarded an Certificate of Completion in Shielded Metal Arc Welding.

Core Curriculum

Course Code
Title
Credits
2
Sub-Total Credits
9
Total Required Credits
9