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SMAW Structural Welder

Learn to do structural welding to use either in construction or as a structural steel fabricator.  This major covers welding theory, fabrication, layout, print reading, welding symbols, math, and welding codes with an emphasis in Shielded Metal Arch Welding (stick) techniques. 

 

Career Major Length 555 Hours
 
Course Title Hours

Fundamentals of Welding

30

Fundamentals of Cutting Processes

30

Oxyfuel Cutting

30

SMAW Electrodes

15

SMAW Equipment & Setup

15

Welding Joint Fit-Up & Adjustment

15

SMAW Beads & Fillet Welds

120

Weld Quality

15

SMAW Open V-Groove Welds

120

SMAW Groove Welds with Backing

30

Metal Characteristics & Properties

30

Metal Preparation & Heat Treatments

30

Welding Detail Drawings

30

Welding Blueprints

15

Workforce Staging

30


College Credit:

  • OSU-IT - 22 credit hours available
  • RSC- 21 credit hours available

Average Oklahoma Salary
$14/hour

Helpful Attributes and Abilities

  • Reading and math skills at the 10th grade level or above
  • An ability to compute percentages, measurements and simple fractions
  • A basic knowledge of general science
  • Good eye-hand coordination
Who Can Enroll
Juniors, Seniors & Adults

Location
South Bryant Campus
4901 S. Bryant Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73129

Student Organization
SkillsUSA

Certifications Available
AWS Standard Welders Qualification

Metro Tech Accreditations
Oklahoma Board of Career and Technology Education (OBCTE)
Oklahoma State Board of Education (OSBE)
North Central Association-Commission on Accreditation & School Improvement (NCA-CASI)

 

 

 

 

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