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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

90 Clock Hours: Lab - 80, Class - 10; CEUs - 9

Ankle high leather safety steel-toed boots 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

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Section Title
Comprehensive Basic Gas Metal Arc Welding
Section Schedule
Mar 02, 2026 to Mar 20, 2026
Type
Discussion
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 9:00AM
Dates
Mar 02, 2026 to Mar 20, 2026
Type
Lab
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
9:00AM to 2:30PM
Dates
Mar 02, 2026 to Mar 20, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
90.0
Location
  • Cleveland, OH
Course Fee(s)
CGMAW101 non-credit $3,075.00 or $50.00 deposit Click here to get more information
CEUs
9 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Feb 23, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Feb 23, 2026
Section Title
Comprehensive Basic Gas Metal Arc Welding
Section Schedule
Aug 10, 2026 to Aug 28, 2026
Type
Discussion
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 9:00AM
Dates
Aug 10, 2026 to Aug 28, 2026
Type
Lab
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
9:00AM to 2:30PM
Dates
Aug 10, 2026 to Aug 28, 2026
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
90.0
Location
  • Cleveland, OH
Course Fee(s)
CGMAW101 non-credit $3,075.00 or $50.00 deposit Click here to get more information
CEUs
9 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Aug 03, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Aug 03, 2026
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