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Welding & Cutting Technology

About the Program

CIP 48.0508

The Welding and Cutting curriculum is designed to prepare the student for entry-level employment in the field of welding. The curriculum includes Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Pipe Welding, Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC), Air Carbon Arc Cutting (AAC), Gas Metal Arc Aluminum Welding (GMAAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).

While enrolled students will have the opportunity to earn state and national certifications. An Associate of Applied Science degree can be obtained after successful completion of two years.

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AAS Degree
Certificate of Completion
Certification/Licensure
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Admission Requirements

Priority admission is granted to those applicants whose ACT scores show a composite score of 16 or equivalent placement test scores.

Associate of Applied Science

Curriculum

Credit Hours
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First Semester
Class Hours
ATT 1123Basic Electrical/Electronic3
ATT 1214Brakes4
ATT 1424Engine Performance I4
ATT 1811Introduction, Safety, & Employability Skills1
ATT 1715Engine Repair5
LLS 1311Orientation1
Total Hours18
Second Semester
Class Hours
ATT 2434Engine Performance II4
ATT 1134Advanced Electrical /Electronic Systems4
ATT 2334Steering & Suspension4
ENG 1113English Composition I3
 Mathematics/Science Elective3
Total Hours18
Third Semester
Class Hours
ATT 2324Automatic Transmissions / Transaxles4
ATT 2614Heating & Air Conditioning4
 Approved ATT Elective4
SPT 113Oral Communication3
Total Hours15
Fourth Semester
Class Hours
ATT 2444Engine Performance III4
ATT 1313Manual Drive Trains/Transaxles3
 Humanities/Fine Arts Elective3
 Social/Behavioral Science Elective3
Total Hours13

Facilities

Advisors

Portrait of Dustin Dunn for Southwest Mississippi Community College in Summit, MS

Dustin Dunn

Welding & Cutting

Program Costs

Program Tuition & Fees
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Vocational Course Lab Fee$100/semester
Certification Fees$56 (1st semester)
Certification Fees$56 (3rd semester)
Certification Fees$114 (4th semester)
Tool Kit$649.49

 

Tool Kit

Welding Tool Kit
  • Safety glasses
  • Tape measure
  • Tip cleaners
  • Adjustable wrench
  • Vise grip pliers
  • Mig pliers
  • Wire brush
  • Chipping hammer
  • Welding helmet
  • Gloves
  • Triple flint striker
  • Cutting face shield
    • Clear lens
    • Cutting lens
  • 5-gallon bucket
  • Bucket organizer
  • Lock
  • Soapstone
  • 4-½” Grinder
  • File
  • Grinding wheels
  • Combination square
  • Welding cap
  • Welding shirt

Southwest Mississippi Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding the non-discrimination policies: Mrs. Rhonda Gibson, Director of Disability Support Services, 601.276.3885 ; Mr. Blake Brewer, Vice President for Student Affairs and Title IX Coordinator, 601.276.3717 ; SMCC, 1156 College Drive, Summit, MS 39666

Careers

Welding inspector
Welding sales representative
Welding technician
Structural metal worker
Welder
Cutter
Sheet-metal worker
Structural metal fabricator/fitter
Materials engineer

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