2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Sep 21, 2026  
2026-2027 Catalog and Student Handbook
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OPME 212 - Welding I


Credits: 3
Description
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and cutting of mild steel, teaches students some skill in welding flat, horizontal and vertical positions.

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Follow proper safety precautions for shielded metal arc welding and plasma arc cutting processes.
  2. Identify the equipment and controls for SMAW and plasma arc cutting.
  3. Properly and safely set up and operate SMAW and plasma arc cutting equipment.
  4. Safely make good welds on mild steel in various positions with shielded metal arc welding equipment.
  5. Safely make good cuts on various types and thicknesses of metal using plasma arc cutting equipment.

Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: None
Graded: Letter Grade



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