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
Utilize safe working techniques and practices
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
Career Opportunities
There are many employment opportunities available in the following areas: construction, machinery manufacturing, sheet metal industry, and custom job shop.
Semester Sequence
Offered at Brooklyn Park Only
Second Semester
| WLDG1010 | Practical Application for Estimating and Layout | 2 |
| WLDG1140 | Gas Metal Arc Welding II | 3 |
Graduation (16 Credits)
Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice.
2/23/2024 : BP 4606 / EP