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Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) III

Welding TechnologySchool of Trades

Start Term

2026-2027

Course Title

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) III

Course Code

TEWT1132

Course Hours

90

Course Credits

3

Description

This course follows the AWS Sense Program for SMAW. Students will be required to pass a comprehensive written
and practical exam, as well as attempt a welding qualification test using the SMAW process.

Upon course completion, students will be able to:

• Perform a 1G – 4G, and pass bends on each assignment.

• Correctly read a blueprint to complete a widget that meets the Sense practical testing requirements.

• Pass the SMAW AWS Sense written test with 80% or higher, within 3 attempts.

• Attempt a D1.1 3G structural steel qualification test.

• Cut out a widget, following a specific blueprint.