CGMAW101 - Comprehensive Basic Gas Metal Arc Welding

Course Description

Designed to instruct welders in welding safety and the Gas Metal Arc Welding process (GMAW – MIG).

Course Content

• Learn fundamentals of GMAW (MIG)
• Instruction on the metal arc transfers of short circuiting, globular, spray arc, pulsed spray arc, Power Mode and Surface Tension Transfer®
• Learn how various shielding gases affect gas metal arc welding
• Individual booth time will be dedicated to welding on mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum in all welding positions

60 Clock Hours: Lab - 50, Class - 10; CEUs - 6

Ankle high leather safety steel-toed shoes are mandatory for this class.
Please Note: If a student desires to practice on different types of welds, and/or materials other than those offered, material must be provided by student.

Minimum enrollment numbers must be met in order for Weld School or Seminar & Workshop trainings to be held.  Trainings with less than the required minimum enrollment are subject to cancellation or rescheduling at the discretion of the WTTC Program Manager, Business Manager, or Manager of Technical Services. Classes will be cancelled no less than fourteen (14) working days before the scheduled start day of class and enrollees will be contacted.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Comprehensive Program : Comprehensive Program Course Stream