Program Information
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Location: Mequon Campus, Oak Creek Campus, West Allis Campus
- Pathway: Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
- Program Code: 05-442-3
- Offering: In-Person
- Degree Type: Badge
- Start Dates: Based on individual program
About the Badge
Weekend program earners of this badge will complete SMAW in multiple positions, with E7024, E6010, E6013, and E7018. Students will have the opportunity to complete a 3G 1" practice test that will help them with a requirement for an apprenticeship for ironworkers, steamfitters, boilermakers, or sheet metal workers. **Interested students should register for the two required courses offered at either the Oak Creek or Mequon campuses**
HOW TO earn a Badge
MATC’s digital badges are an easy way for earners to share their verifiable knowledge and skills both socially and professionally.
All MATC’s digital badges are earned when the identified course(s) within the badge are all completed with a grade of C or better. This more immediate method of delivering credentials allows our students to showcase their hard-earned skills faster and stand out to employers sooner.
Earning Criteria
| Course | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WELD-313-150 | 150-SMAW Practices | 5-credit college-level course |
| WELD-351-150 | 150- SMAW Processes | 1-credit college-level course |
| OR | ||
| WELD-313-500 | 500-SMAW Practices | 5-credit college-level course |
| WELD-351-500 | 500-SMAW Practices | 1-credit college-level course |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 6 |
The cost of earning a digital badge is paid through tuition. If you are applying for the badge only, options include paying in full, a payment plan, or third-party sponsorship, however you will not be eligible for Financial Aid. If you earn the badge as part of a larger technical diploma or associate degree program, tuition also may be covered through Financial Aid.
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