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 a beginning and intermediate student. 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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Admission into this program requires qualifying scores on SAT, ACT, or TTC’s placement test. High school graduation is not required if you are at least 18 years old.