Welding Technology- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

This course of study advances student’s opportunities for entry level positions in industry and service occupations requiring welding skills, specifically the SMAW process. This certificate of achievement provides a focused pathway for students to obtain knowledge and skills in SMAW. 1. Students will be able to apply the skills necessary for welding following the American Welding Society (AWS) guidelines. 2. Students will be knowledgeable about the required materials of the trade and can operate equipment in a safe manner. 3. Students will have the skills necessary to receive industry recognized certification in the SMAW process.

In reviewing Barstow Community College’s Welding Technology program enrollment and completion rates for the past two years, 2015-2016 and 2016-2017, and the year-to-date enrollment numbers for the 2017-2018 school year. We experienced a slight decrease in enrollment and completion rates from 15/16 to 16/17. During 17/18 to-date we are experiencing similar levels of enrollment to those of the 16/17 year. We are looking at restructuring our welding program with several concentrated pathway certificates, new courses, and new technologies. We project will we maintain our enrollment trends we have experienced over the last two years. We project we will have 30 students enrolling with 10 completers in this concentrated pathway certificate every other academic year. This projection was developed by previous and current enrollment/completion trends and program demand.

The goals and objectives of this program are to provide students with Career Technical Education instruction in welding with a concentration in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). This program will help meet one of the California Community College’s primary missions of advancing California’s economic growth and global competitiveness through education that contributes to continuous workforce improvement. This program also aligns with Barstow Community College’s mission by offering career and technical education and workforce development programs and courses that give students knowledge, skills and certification necessary for success in the workplace. This program will prepare students for entry level-positions in industry and service occupations requiring skills in SMAW. Program Level Student Learning Outcomes: 1. Students will be able to apply the skills necessary for welding following the American Welding Society (AWS) guidelines. 2. Students will be knowledgeable about the required materials of the trade and can operate equipment in a safe manner. 3. Students will have the skills necessary to receive industry recognized certification in the SMAW process.

Program requirements for the Welding Technology- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Certificate include: WELD 50- Oxyacetylene Welding, Brazing, and Cutting- 3 units, WELD 51 Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Cutting- 3 units, WELD 52- Position Welding (Arc Welding)- 3 units, and WELD 56- Blueprint Reading (Metal Trades)- 3 units for a total of 12 units. All CTE programs offered by Barstow Community College are on two-year schedules to allow for students to complete all core requirements for certificates or degrees within a two-year period. Shorter term or concentrated certificates may be scheduled in less than two years.