Gas Metal Arc Welding Fundamentals

Certificate in Applied Science

13 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

EGT 114	Welding Print Basics	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course covers the fundamentals of print reading for welding applications.Learn More

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: 1 Lab: 9 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

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