Gas Metal Arc Welder Certificate

GM31

Program Description

The Gas Metal Arc Welder certificate provides basic training required for the Gas Metal Arc welder (MIG). This certificate includes a course in Gas Metal Arc welding (GMAW/MIG). Students receive instruction that emphasizes basic skills, safety, and quality workmanship. The program is ideal for the person who needs training in a basic welding operation in a brief time span. All courses apply to the diploma program in Welding and Joining Technology.

The program emphasizes basic skills, safety, and quality workmanship.

Employment Opportunities

Welder’s helper, MIG welder, GMAW

Curriculum

Essential Technical Courses (16 Credits)

WELD 1000 - Introduction to Welding Technology Credit hours: 4
WELD 1010 - Oxyfuel Cutting Credit hours: 4
WELD 1090 - Gas Metal Arc Welding Credit hours: 4

Choose ONE of the following

WELD 1030 - Blueprint Reading for Welding Technology Credit hours: 4
WELD 1153 - Flux Cored Arc Welding Credit hours: 4
WELD 1110 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Credit hours: 4

Total Hours: 16

Suggested First Semester classes:

WELD 1000 - Introduction to Welding Technology Credit hours: 4
WELD 1010 - Oxyfuel Cutting Credit hours: 4
WELD 1030 - Blueprint Reading for Welding Technology Credit hours: 4
WELD 1090 - Gas Metal Arc Welding Credit hours: 4

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