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Program Title:

Welding and Metal Fabrication 
Award Type: Occupational Certificate 
Award Name, Number and Location: GMAW Production Welder (MIG) (BP) 
Award Description: 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, areo 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.  
Career Opportunities: There are many employment opportunities available in the following areas: construction, machinery manufacturing, sheet metal industry, and custom job shop.  

Technical Studies Required:

15 Credits

WLDG1181 Blueprint Reading for Welders 3
WLDG1135 Gas Metal Arc Welding I 3
WLDG1140 Gas Metal Arc Welding II 3
WLDG1165 Gas Metal Arc Welding III 3
WLDG1175 GMAW Fabrication Methods 3

General Education Required:

2 Credits

MATH1000 Prealgebra 2

General Education Electives:

0 Credits

Technical Studies Electives:

0 Credits

 

Total Occupational CertificateCredits 17


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