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Course Description

Intermediate SMAW (Stick) Welding Certified Training | Prepare material and perform fillet and groove welds in carbon steel using E7018 electrodes in all positions. Geared toward structural welding code vertical and overhead tests. Passing the certification tests provides an all-position limited thickness AWS D1.1 welder certification. CEUs and Earlbeck Certificate of Completion issued. $3,285 includes $2,638 fee. Prerequisite: CIT-351: Fundamentals of Welding or permission of instructor. Note: Must be 18 or older to enroll. Bring welding gear issued at first class. Denim jeans, long-sleeve cotton shirt and hard-toe boots must be worn in class.

Learner Outcomes

Perform safety inspections of STICK welding equipment and accessories; Demonstrate how to align welding machines to proper polarities and amperage settings; Demonstrate fillet and groove welds in all positions on carbon steel material; Perform AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code-Steel welder certification test coupons in up to 3G/4G position on 3/8" plate.

Notices

Attendance Policy: Students must attend the first six hours of instruction. Lack of attendance can affect financial aid. Denim jeans, long-sleeve cotton shirt and hard-toe boots must be worn in class.

Prerequisites

You must take INF-302 and CIT-351 or STR-301 to be eligible to take this course. Please contact ccit@aacc.edu for more information.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Intermediate SMAW (Stick) Welding Certified Training
Type
In Person
Days
M, T, W
Time
8:00AM to 3:00PM
Dates
Sep 14, 2026 to Sep 30, 2026
Schedule
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Contact Hours
54.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $3,275.00 Click here to get more information
Seniors (60+) non-credit $2,628.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
CEUs
5.4 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Sep 13, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Sep 13, 2026
Instructors
  • Julia Brown
  • Joshua Dicus
  • Ryleigh Kealy
  • Jannah Madyun
  • Travis Reed

Section Notes

Note: Class meets in the Clauson Center for Innovation and Skilled Trades at AACC in Arnold. 
Section Title
Intermediate SMAW (Stick) Welding Certified Training
Section Schedule
Oct 12, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
M, W
Time
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Oct 12, 2026 to Nov 18, 2026
Type
In Person
Days
M, W
Time
5:30PM to 8:30PM
Dates
Nov 30, 2026 to Dec 16, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
54.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $3,275.00 Click here to get more information
Seniors (60+) non-credit $2,628.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
CEUs
5.4 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 11, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 11, 2026
Instructors
  • Julia Brown
  • Joshua Dicus
  • Ryleigh Kealy
  • Jannah Madyun
  • Travis Reed

Section Notes

Note: Class meets in the Clauson Center for Innovation and Skilled Trades at AACC in Arnold. No class Nov. 23 and 25.
Section Title
Intermediate SMAW (Stick) Welding Certified Training
Type
In Person
Days
M, T, W
Time
8:00AM to 3:00PM
Dates
Oct 19, 2026 to Nov 04, 2026
Schedule
View Details
Contact Hours
54.0
Location
  • Main Campus
Delivery Options
In-Person  
Course Costs
Open Enrollment non-credit $3,275.00 Click here to get more information
Seniors (60+) non-credit $2,628.00 Click here to get more information
Registration Fee
CEUs
5.4 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 18, 2026
Section Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 18, 2026
Instructors
  • Julia Brown
  • Joshua Dicus
  • Ryleigh Kealy
  • Jannah Madyun
  • Travis Reed

Section Notes

Note: Class meets in the Clauson Center for Innovation and Skilled Trades at AACC in Arnold. 
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