Students will learn the principles of electricity as they apply to welding, how to prevent weld defects, basic metallurgy, and how different factors affect the weld. Students will gain a basic understanding of the language spoken in the welding industry through codes and symbols.
The SMAW Module not only provides foundational information and skill, but also a firm grasp of the industry’s needs and nuances. A student leaving the course will have the knowledge and skills to perform in any potential Stick welding career.However, while this class is not part of a program, students are encouraged to build a more solid foundation in the welding industry with other Process Modules.

The SMAW Module is 3 days long (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday), for a total of nearly 22 hours of training.