Gas Metal Arc Welder
Certificate Program
GM31
Program Description
The gas metal arc welder certificate provides basic training required for the gas metal arc welder (MIG). This certificate includes courses in gas metal arc welding (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. This certificate does not qualify for financial aid as it does not meet minimum hour requirements. (Program Length: 1 Semester Minimum)
The program emphasizes basic skills, safety, and quality workmanship.
Employment Opportunities
Welder's helper, MIG welder
CURRICULUM
| COURSE TITLE |
NUMBER |
CREDITS |
| Essential Technical Courses |
|
13 |
Introduction to Welding Technology |
WELD 1000 |
3 |
Oxyfuel Cutting |
WELD 1010 |
3 |
Gas Metal Arc Welding |
WELD 1090 |
4 |
Choose ONE of the following |
Blueprint Reading for Welding Technology |
WELD 1030 |
3 |
Flux Cored Arc Welding |
WELD 1153 |
4 |
Plasma Cutting |
WELD 1154 |
3 |
|
Total Hours |
13 |