Welding D.1. SMAW - Certificate (Major Code - WSM)

The Welding D1.1 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) certificate prepares students for entry-level welding jobs in the structural industry. It provides the knowledge and skills required for certification under the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 code.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

• Perform entry-level welding skills required in the structural industry.
• Demonstrate safe work habits when operating welding equipment.
• Examine welds for discontinuities and defects using current visual inspection practices.
• Complete basic welding operations using the appropriate shielded metal arc welding process based on the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 codebook.
• Evaluate and repair defects in the weld.
• Establish foundational industry-relevant soft skills.

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