The Gas Metal Arc Welder Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for welding careers in the MIG process. Topics include an introduction to welding technology, oxyfuel cutting techniques, and MIG welding techniques and processes.


Program Entry Requirements:

Minimum Age Required: 16
High School Diploma or GED Required? No

 

Minimum Test Scores: [COMPASS]

Reading 70
English 32
Mathematics 26



Program Courses
Course Number
Course Name Hours
WELD1000 Introduction to Welding Technology 3
WELD1010 Oxyfuel Cutting
 3
WELD1090 Gas Metal Arc Welding 4

Choose one of the following courses:
WELD1150 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 3
WELD1151 Fabrication Processes 3
WELD1153 Flux Cored Arc Welding 4
WELD1030 Blueprint Reading for Welding Technology 3
WELD1040 Flat Shielded Metal Arc Welding 4

Total Credit Hours 13-14


Program Length: 1 Semester