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New River Community College will be closed from Tuesday December 24 - Wednesday January 1, 2025. The college will reopen on Thursday January 2, 2025 at 8:00am.
Students will learn the Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), or more commonly called “stick welding” process, methods, and introductory blueprint reading for welding. The SMAW process is used by industry for fabrication and repair.
This course is for personal interest, career exploration, or to add the SMAW method/qualification to your skillset. A career in welding requires a long-term commitment to studying, fabrication methods, and many hours of welding practice.
