Gas Metal Arc Welding Fundamentals

Certificate in Applied Science

14 Credit Hours

The Gas Metal ARc Welding fundamentals certificate prepares students for entry-level welding employment. This certificate is designed to provide basic structural welding learning experiences for beginning and intermediate students. Students will take foundation courses in industrial safety, blueprint reading, Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) and multi-position welding on plate steel and structural shapes.

Major Requirements


IET 223	Industrial Safety	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course involves safety fundamentals and their relationship to accident prevention. The importance of safe behavior through careful training of both employees and supervisors is stressed. A survey of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) is included. This course emphasizes hazard recognition and safety requirements for machining operation.Learn More

WLD 118	Gas Metal Arc Welding Ferrous I	4
Lec: 2 Lab: 6 Credit:4 This course covers the equipment setup and fundamental techniques for gas metal arc welding on ferrous metals. Learn More

WLD 150	Specialized Welding	4
Lec: 1 Lab: 9 Credit:4 This course covers flux cored and gas metal arc welding.Learn More

WLD 127	Structural Blueprints I	3
Lec: 3 Lab: 0 Credit:3 This course covers the fundamentals of blueprint reading for structural welding applications including orthographic views, lines, basic dimensioning, and basic welding symbol interpretation.Learn More

Admission Requirements

Students who are at least 18 years old and have acceptable scores from the SAT, ACT or placement test can be admitted into this program without a high school diploma or GED.

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