WELD 1113 — Flux-Core Arc Welding
Certificate of Proficiency in Gas Metal Arc Welding Technology 16 Credit Hours The Certificate of Proficiency in Gas Metal Arc Welding Technology introduces students to the knowledge and skills to achieve AWS Sense Level I certification in basic and gas metal arc welding processes including plasma and gas cutting, grinding practices with bench, angle, rust treatment, and welding inspection processes; blueprint reading, and the use of hand tools, shop tools, reading tapes and micrometers. Job Opportunities Welder Fitting Specialist Inspector Ironworker Fabricator Shipbuilder Sheet Metal Fabricator Boilermaker Program Goals Program graduates will: • develop knowledge in theory, techniques, and welding skills necessary to support maintenance and repair operations in a manufacturing environment. • obtain the foundation education, training and direction to work in entry-level positions in the welding field. • complete AWS Sense Level I Certification in gas metal arc welding. • obtain Welding certification in AWS D1.1 Structural in 2F, or 3F & 4F or 1G, 2G, or 3G & 4G Positions Program Requirements The following outline of requirements should be used as a planning worksheet. Students should take care to check course prerequisites in planning their program of study.