New River Community College will be closed for the holidays from December 23 at 12:00P.M. through January 2, 2026. College will reopen on January 5th, 2026 at 8:00A.M.
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.
