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Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

19 Credit Hour Career Certificate

This curriculum provides students with the skills required for entry-level employment in the gas metal arc welding and shielded metal arc welding processes in industries related to fabrication and manufacturing, facility maintenance, and construction. Students will also gain a basic knowledge of welding and cutting safety, oxyfuel cutting and blueprint reading as it pertains to welding.

Required Courses

First Semester

MAT 100Occupational Math

3
WEL 101Welding and Cutting Safety

1
WEL 111 Basic Arc Welding/Cutting I

3
WEL 112Basic Arc Welding/Cutting II

3

Second Semester

WEL 103 Blueprints For Welders

3
WEL 131 Gas Metal Arc Welding I

3
WEL 132Gas Metal Arc Welding II

3