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Shielded Metal Arc Welding at Clark College

Shielded Metal Arc Welding

at Clark College

Portland Catalog

Do you enjoy building things with your hands? Are you a creator who cares about the technical details of your craft? If so, welding is an excellent career path to consider. In this certificate program, you’ll learn the fundamental skills and abilities needed to perform Shielded Metal Arc Welding to industry standards. With updated equipment found in real-world shops, students will learn to read blueprints, analyze parts, and carry out proper fitting, welding, and inspection using a variety of materials such as steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and titanium. We ensure that you are equipped to be competitive in the job market after completing our program. 

Leads to

$59.7k careers

Costs

$3.2k

Takes

8 Months
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Example Career

Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.

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Who do I Contact?

1933 Fort Vancouver Way
Vancouver, WA 98663

Quick Facts

Location:  Vancouver, WA

Type:  Short-term training 7+ months

Format:  In-Person

Hours:  Full-time

Age:  18 and up