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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, and pulsed spray arc
  • Learn how various shielding gases affect gas metal arc welding

Safety Equipment Needed for Class:

  • Ankle High, Steel-Toed, Safety Shoes
  • Safety Glasses w/ Side Shields
  • Welding Jacket
  • Welding Gloves
  • Welding Cap
  • Welding Helmet
  • Welper Pliers
  • Channel Locks or Vise Grips
  • Stainless Wire Brush

30 Clock Hours: Lab - 26, Class - 4; CEUs - 3

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.

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Section Title
Gas Metal Arc Welding
Type
Lecture & Lab
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 2:30PM
Dates
Nov 10, 2025 to Nov 14, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • Cleveland, OH
Course Fee(s)
GMAW101 - Course Fee non-credit $950.00
Additional Fee(s)
Weld School Registration Fee $50.00 Mandatory
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 03, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Nov 03, 2025
Section Notes

Class Location Details
Lincoln Electric Welding Technology and Training Center
22800 St. Clair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44117

Welding classes are held Monday thru Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Please be prepared to begin welding on the first day. If you have not paid in full, the entire course fee is due prior to the class start date.

Required PPE and tools: welding hood, lenses, leather gloves, welding jacket, wire brush, pliers, safety glasses with side shields, long sleeve cotton shirts, long pants and steel-toed shoes must be worn at all times within the school. (Absolutely no shorts permitted).

**Without the proper attire, you will not be permitted on the weld floor (no exceptions)**

Lodging and hotel information can be found on our website: https://www.lincolnelectric.com/en/Visitor-Information

If you have any questions, please contact The Lincoln Electric Welding School by email at weldtraining@lincolnelectric.com or by phone at 1-844-818-6038.

Please review The Lincoln Electric Technical Training Guide for more information.

Section Title
Gas Metal Arc Welding
Type
Lecture & Lab
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 2:30PM
Dates
Jan 19, 2026 to Jan 23, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • Cleveland, OH
Course Fee(s)
GMAW101 - Course Fee non-credit $950.00
Additional Fee(s)
Weld School Registration Fee $50.00 Mandatory
Drop Request Deadline
Jan 12, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jan 12, 2026
Section Notes

Class Location Details
Lincoln Electric Welding Technology and Training Center
22800 St. Clair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44117

Welding classes are held Monday thru Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Please be prepared to begin welding on the first day. If you have not paid in full, the entire course fee is due prior to the class start date.

Required PPE and tools: welding hood, lenses, leather gloves, welding jacket, wire brush, pliers, safety glasses with side shields, long sleeve cotton shirts, long pants and steel-toed shoes must be worn at all times within the school. (Absolutely no shorts permitted).

**Without the proper attire, you will not be permitted on the weld floor (no exceptions)**

Lodging and hotel information can be found on our website: https://www.lincolnelectric.com/en/Visitor-Information

If you have any questions, please contact The Lincoln Electric Welding School by email at weldtraining@lincolnelectric.com or by phone at 1-844-818-6038.

Please review The Lincoln Electric Technical Training Guide for more information.

Section Title
Gas Metal Arc Welding
Type
Lecture & Lab
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 2:30PM
Dates
Mar 09, 2026 to Mar 13, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • Cleveland, OH
Course Fee(s)
GMAW101 - Course Fee non-credit $950.00
Additional Fee(s)
Weld School Registration Fee $50.00 Mandatory
Drop Request Deadline
Mar 02, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 02, 2026
Section Notes

Class Location Details
Lincoln Electric Welding Technology and Training Center
22800 St. Clair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44117

Welding classes are held Monday thru Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Please be prepared to begin welding on the first day. If you have not paid in full, the entire course fee is due prior to the class start date.

Required PPE and tools: welding hood, lenses, leather gloves, welding jacket, wire brush, pliers, safety glasses with side shields, long sleeve cotton shirts, long pants and steel-toed shoes must be worn at all times within the school. (Absolutely no shorts permitted).

**Without the proper attire, you will not be permitted on the weld floor (no exceptions)**

Lodging and hotel information can be found on our website: https://www.lincolnelectric.com/en/Visitor-Information

If you have any questions, please contact The Lincoln Electric Welding School by email at weldtraining@lincolnelectric.com or by phone at 1-844-818-6038.

Please review The Lincoln Electric Technical Training Guide for more information.

Section Title
Gas Metal Arc Welding
Type
Lecture & Lab
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 2:30PM
Dates
Jun 01, 2026 to Jun 05, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • Cleveland, OH
Course Fee(s)
GMAW101 - Course Fee non-credit $950.00
Additional Fee(s)
Weld School Registration Fee $50.00 Mandatory
Drop Request Deadline
May 25, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
May 25, 2026
Section Notes

Class Location Details
Lincoln Electric Welding Technology and Training Center
22800 St. Clair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44117

Welding classes are held Monday thru Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Please be prepared to begin welding on the first day. If you have not paid in full, the entire course fee is due prior to the class start date.

Required PPE and tools: welding hood, lenses, leather gloves, welding jacket, wire brush, pliers, safety glasses with side shields, long sleeve cotton shirts, long pants and steel-toed shoes must be worn at all times within the school. (Absolutely no shorts permitted).

**Without the proper attire, you will not be permitted on the weld floor (no exceptions)**

Lodging and hotel information can be found on our website: https://www.lincolnelectric.com/en/Visitor-Information

If you have any questions, please contact The Lincoln Electric Welding School by email at weldtraining@lincolnelectric.com or by phone at 1-844-818-6038.

Please review The Lincoln Electric Technical Training Guide for more information.

Section Title
Gas Metal Arc Welding
Type
Lecture & Lab
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 2:30PM
Dates
Jul 06, 2026 to Jul 10, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • Cleveland, OH
Course Fee(s)
GMAW101 - Course Fee non-credit $950.00
Additional Fee(s)
Weld School Registration Fee $50.00 Mandatory
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 29, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 29, 2026
Section Notes

Class Location Details
Lincoln Electric Welding Technology and Training Center
22800 St. Clair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44117

Welding classes are held Monday thru Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Please be prepared to begin welding on the first day. If you have not paid in full, the entire course fee is due prior to the class start date.

Required PPE and tools: welding hood, lenses, leather gloves, welding jacket, wire brush, pliers, safety glasses with side shields, long sleeve cotton shirts, long pants and steel-toed shoes must be worn at all times within the school. (Absolutely no shorts permitted).

**Without the proper attire, you will not be permitted on the weld floor (no exceptions)**

Lodging and hotel information can be found on our website: https://www.lincolnelectric.com/en/Visitor-Information

If you have any questions, please contact The Lincoln Electric Welding School by email at weldtraining@lincolnelectric.com or by phone at 1-844-818-6038.

Please review The Lincoln Electric Technical Training Guide for more information.

Section Title
Gas Metal Arc Welding
Type
Lecture & Lab
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 2:30PM
Dates
Aug 31, 2026 to Sep 04, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • Cleveland, OH
Course Fee(s)
GMAW101 - Course Fee non-credit $950.00
Additional Fee(s)
Weld School Registration Fee $50.00 Mandatory
Drop Request Deadline
Aug 24, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Aug 24, 2026
Section Notes

Class Location Details
Lincoln Electric Welding Technology and Training Center
22800 St. Clair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44117

Welding classes are held Monday thru Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Please be prepared to begin welding on the first day. If you have not paid in full, the entire course fee is due prior to the class start date.

Required PPE and tools: welding hood, lenses, leather gloves, welding jacket, wire brush, pliers, safety glasses with side shields, long sleeve cotton shirts, long pants and steel-toed shoes must be worn at all times within the school. (Absolutely no shorts permitted).

**Without the proper attire, you will not be permitted on the weld floor (no exceptions)**

Lodging and hotel information can be found on our website: https://www.lincolnelectric.com/en/Visitor-Information

If you have any questions, please contact The Lincoln Electric Welding School by email at weldtraining@lincolnelectric.com or by phone at 1-844-818-6038.

Please review The Lincoln Electric Technical Training Guide for more information.

Section Title
Gas Metal Arc Welding
Type
Lecture & Lab
Days
M, T, W, Th, F
Time
8:00AM to 2:30PM
Dates
Nov 09, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
30.0
Location
  • Cleveland, OH
Course Fee(s)
GMAW101 - Course Fee non-credit $950.00
Additional Fee(s)
Weld School Registration Fee $50.00 Mandatory
Drop Request Deadline
Nov 02, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Nov 02, 2026
Section Notes

Class Location Details
Lincoln Electric Welding Technology and Training Center
22800 St. Clair Ave
Cleveland, OH 44117

Welding classes are held Monday thru Friday from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Please be prepared to begin welding on the first day. If you have not paid in full, the entire course fee is due prior to the class start date.

Required PPE and tools: welding hood, lenses, leather gloves, welding jacket, wire brush, pliers, safety glasses with side shields, long sleeve cotton shirts, long pants and steel-toed shoes must be worn at all times within the school. (Absolutely no shorts permitted).

**Without the proper attire, you will not be permitted on the weld floor (no exceptions)**

Lodging and hotel information can be found on our website: https://www.lincolnelectric.com/en/Visitor-Information

If you have any questions, please contact The Lincoln Electric Welding School by email at weldtraining@lincolnelectric.com or by phone at 1-844-818-6038.

Please review The Lincoln Electric Technical Training Guide for more information.

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