Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welder Fabricator Certificate (VSM1)
The Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welder Fabricator certificate program prepares students for careers in shielded metal arc welding fabrication.
Employment Opportunities
The Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welder Fabricator certificate program is designed to prepare individuals for entry level employment within the welding and fabrication industry, as well as similar working environments where welding is needed.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
36 |
30 |
23 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
218 |
222 |
223 |
NA |
| Compass |
70 |
32 |
26 |
NA |
| SAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| SAT |
270 |
280 |
310 |
NA |
| ACT |
14 |
13 |
14 |
NA |
| ASSET |
37 |
38 |
32 |
NA |
| PSAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
145 |
NA |
| TABE |
461 |
NA |
442 |
NA |
Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welder Fabricator Curriculum
The curriculum for the Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welder Fabricator certificate program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program any semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 11 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 180 contact hours and generally takes 1 semester to complete.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (11 Credits)
| WELD 1050 | Horizon Shielded Metal Arc Weld | 4 |
| WELD 1060 | Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Weld | 4 |
| Welding Elective | 3 |
Program Costs
Tuition ($100 per credit hour): $1,470
Fees ($370 per semester): $370
Books/Supplies: $130
Course Supply Fees:
- WELD 1050 Horizontal Shielded Metal Arc Welding: $20
- WELD 1060 Vertical Shielded Metal Arc Welding: $20
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)