Academic Catalogs

Intermediate Welding (SMAW), Skill Certificate

Banner Code: 1_CO_SMAW

Not Financial Aid Eligible


This program certifies mastery of intermediate Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Levels V or VI.

Program Outcome

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Acquire the necessary skills training for proficiency in taking a welding qualification test for certification which may be required.

Review Graduation Requirements.

Course Title Units
Required Courses
WELD A101Arc & Oxy-acetylene Welding4
WELD A106Weld Testing Intermediate0.5
WELD A115Arc and Oxy-acetylene Welding Practice Level 11-2
Total Units5.5-6.5

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 A101 Arc & Oxy-acetylene Welding 4
WELD A106 Weld Testing Intermediate 0.5
WELD A115 Arc and Oxy-acetylene Welding Practice Level 1 1-2
 Units5.5-6.5
 Total Units5.5-6.5