Overview and Award Outcomes
Overview
This certificate will provide the student with entry-level skills and knowledge to perform as a gas metal arc welder (GMAW) with minimum supervision in all positions in the following areas: production manufacturing, pipe/tubing, food industry, aero-space, and ornamental/sculpture, on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. You can obtain entry-level employment by just taking a few courses that will lead towards a certificate in MIG or TIG welding. Taking additional courses will provide you with the opportunity for job advancement as a welder. Welding courses are also valuable for persons who have careers or interests that require some welding knowledge.
Award Outcomes
- Set-up welding and cutting equipment
- Operate welding and cutting equipment
- Produce welds with the Gas Metal Arc Welding Process in steel
- Interpret blueprints and welding symbols
- Preform basic lay-outs on various materials
- Apply metallurgical principles to welding and fabrication processes
- Determine the quality of welds
- Identify steps and procedures in the Gas Metal Arc Welding process