welding

Program Level:

Continuing Education

Program Type:

Face-to-Face

Department:

Continuing Education

Institute:

Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics

College:

SPC

Launch a Career in Welding

ATI Certificate of Completion

Build foundational welding skills through hands-on instruction in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Earn an ATI Certificate of Completion while developing skills aligned with industry needs.

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Hands-on, In-Person


Program format

$1,125


Cost of tuition

80 Contact Hours
2-Month Training


Length of program

Grants and Scholarships Are Available!

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Program Requirements

 Start a career in a high-demand skilled trade with opportunities for advancement and specialization.

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Possess proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking skills)
You are at least eighteen (18) years of age
Some high school
Personal protective equipment such as:
  • ANSI Z87.1-approved clear safety glasses
  • Earplugs
  • Long sleeve shirt and pants
  • Heavy-duty, all-leather gauntlet gloves
  • Leather, steel-toe work boots (no mesh or canvas) that cover at least 4 inches above the ankle

Your Course of Study

80 Total Course Hours

Intro to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

80 Hours

Learn the fundamentals of shielded metal arc welding through hands-on training in welding safety, equipment setup, power sources, electrode selection, and joint design.

Students build foundational welding skills used in construction and manufacturing environments while preparing for entry-level welding opportunities and advanced training.

Contact

Phone: 210-485-0500

Email: dst-aceadmission@alamo.edu

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Get career-ready fast with our high-demand technical training programs. You can expect a response from our team within 24–48 hours.

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HB 1508

This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible.

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