Gas Metal Arc Welder, Technical Certificate of Credit

Overview

Offered at the Augusta and Waynesboro campuses.

Entrance Dates:	Fall, Spring, and Summer
Length of Program:	Four Terms (Evenings only)
Credit Hours Required for Graduation:	16

Program Description: 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

Employment Opportunities: The Gas Metal Arc Welder graduate will be employable as a special purpose welder. Graduates readily find employment as an entry level welder in the Steel Fabrication Industry.

Curriculum Outline

Occupational Courses, 16 credits

WELD 1000	INTRODUCTION TO WELDING TECHNOLOGY	4
WELD 1010	OXYFUEL CUTTING	4
WELD 1090	GAS METAL ARC WELDING	4
WELD 1153	FLUX CORED ARC WELDING	4
	OR
WELD 1040	FLAT SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING	4

Notes:

• A grade of "C" or higher is required for all courses listed in the curriculum outline.

Guided Pathway

You may click on any course below to view the course description and prerequisite information.

Students who do not follow the Course Sequence listed below may not be able to complete the program in the number of semesters shown.

Augusta Evening Program

PROGRAM NAME: Gas Shielded Metal Arc Welder

AWARD: Technical Certificate of Credit

CAMPUS: Augusta Evening Program

Year 1 Fall Semester

WELD 1000

INTRODUCTION TO WELDING TECHNOLOGY

4

Year 1 Spring Semester

WELD 1010

OXYFUEL CUTTING

4

Year 1 Summer Semester

WELD 1090

GAS METAL ARC WELDING

4

Year 2 Fall Semester

WELD 1153	FLUX CORED ARC WELDING	4
	OR
WELD 1040	FLAT SHIELDED METAL ARC WELDING	4