2024-2025 College Catalog

Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder TCC

Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder TCC (Major Code: OSM1)

Program Description

The Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welder Technical Certificate of Credit is a continuation of the basic certificate. The advanced program provides instruction in shielded metal arc welding in the overhead, horizontal, and vertical positions.

Career Information

Occupation

Welders and Cutters

Career Projections

The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 10.7% in Fulton and Clayton counties and 13.9% in the State of Georgia by 2030. Estimated salaries in this field start at $39,008 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.

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Admission Requirements

General College Admissions Requirements

Program Contact Information

Jay Pilcher
Instructor, Welding and Joining Technology

Academic Building: C2201
404.225.4518

jpilcher@atlantatech.edu

Program Length and Cost

Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 1 term
Program Credit Hours: 12
Estimated Program Cost: $2,142

Required Courses

 

Occupational Courses (12 Credits)

WELD 1050Horizontal Shielded Metal Arc Welding

4

WELD 1060Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welding

4

WELD 1070Overhead Shielded Metal Arc Welding

4

Total Credit Hours: 12

 

Program Outcomes

1 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform shielded metal arc welding in the overhead position.
2 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform shielded metal arc welding in the horizontal position.
3 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform shielded metal arc welding in the vertical position.