Career Pathway Certificate

About the Program

The SMAW Career Pathways Certificate gives students the necessary skills to an entry level position where Shielded Metal Arc Welding is the predominate welding process. Students will develop skills utilizing E 7018 and E 6010 in Flat, Horizontal, Vertical and overhead welding positions. They will train in passing the A.W.S. D1.1 welding qualification test if they so choose.

Program Learning Outcomes

The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant to the discipline. Program learning outcomes for the Industrial Welding Technology SMAW Welder Career Pathway Certificate are:

Demonstrate a commitment to a culture of safety.

Produce industry-quality welds on various diameters of carbon steel pipe in the 5g and 6g positions using SMAW electrodes E6010 and E7018.

Entry Requirements

Students are required to complete the Placement Process to determine skill level and readiness in math and writing. As part of their training program, students must begin with the courses within their skill level as determined through the Placement Process.

Advanced Standing

Coursework from accredited colleges and universities will be accepted in accordance with college policies. In order to ensure that coursework is current, program courses over ten years old must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate Department Chair before being accepted toward core requirements. Verified industry experience may be substituted for some coursework in accordance with college policy and the department chair’s approval. Credits earned in the successful completion of Career Pathway Certificates can be applied to other certificates and degrees in the Career Pathway. For more information, speak to a program advisor.

Completion Requirements

Students must complete courses with at least a “C-” or better grade and they must have at least a 2.0 program GPA. Certain courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis. A grade of “P” for these courses indicates a student earned the equivalent of a “C-” or better grade. This guide lays out an optimal path to graduate. Where zero credits are listed in the prerequisites, students may place into a higher level(s) based on designated placement. Note: some prerequisites may be required for graduation. Please consult an advisor with any program completion questions.