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Advanced Welding (SMAW), Certificate of Specialization

Banner Code: 1_CE_SMAW

Not Financial Aid Eligible


This Certificate of Specialization certifies mastery of first level advanced welding in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Levels VII, VIII and IX.

Program Outcomes

  1. Acquire the necessary skills training for proficiency in taking a welding qualification test for certification which may be required for employment.
  2. Improve or develop additional proficiencies required for professional growth or advancement in their current employment.

Review Graduation Requirements.

Course Title Units
Required Courses
WELD A100Arc & Oxy-acetylene Welding3-4
or WELD A101 Arc & Oxy-acetylene Welding
WELD A107Weld Testing Advanced 10.5
WELD A115Arc and Oxy-acetylene Welding Practice Level 11-2
or WELD A215 Advanced Arc and Oxy-Acetylene Level 1
WELD A200Advanced Welding3-4
or WELD A201 Advanced Welding
Total Units7.5-10.5

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing. 

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
WELD A100
Arc & Oxy-acetylene Welding
or Arc & Oxy-acetylene Welding
3-4
 Units3-4
Semester 2
WELD A115
Arc and Oxy-acetylene Welding Practice Level 1
or Advanced Arc and Oxy-Acetylene Level 1
1-2
WELD A200
Advanced Welding
or Advanced Welding
3-4
WELD A107 Weld Testing Advanced 1 0.5
 Units4.5-6.5
 Total Units7.5-10.5