Gas Metal Arc Welder Certificate Program

GM31 - 201612

Program Description

The Gas Metal Arc Welder technical certificate of credit prepares students for welding careers in the MIG process. Topics include an introduction to welding technology, oxyfuel cutting techniques, and MIG welding techniques and processes.

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.

Program Length & Availability

1 Semester

Campus Availability: Hall, Barrow, Dawson

Financial Aid

This program is not eligible for the Pell Grant but may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.

Admissions Requirements

Must be 16 years of age. 

High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)

Request official ACCUPLACER, SAT, or ACT test scores be sent to the Admissions Office or refer to our Admissions Assessment Procedure found here for more options: Admissions Testing – Lanier Technical College.

Curriculum

Program-Specific Core – Total of 15 Hours

WELD 1000Intro Welding Technology

4

WELD 1010Oxyfuel & Plasma Cutting

4

WELD 1090Gas Metal Arc Welding

4

Occupational-Related Elective – Choose 3 Hours

WELD 1030Blueprint Reading for WELD

4

WELD 1040Flat Shielded Metal Arc Weld

4

WELD 1095Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding

3

WELD 1110Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

4

WELD 1150Adv Gas Tungsten Arc Weld

3

WELD 1151Fabrication Process

3

WELD 1152Pipe Welding

4

WELD 1153Flux Cored Arc Welding

4

WELD 1156Ornamental Iron Works

4

WELD 1500Welding & Joining Internship

3

Total Credit Hours: 15

Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 15 hours in the above areas.

Graduation Plan

Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.

Semester One

Apply for Graduation

WELD 1000Intro Welding Technology

4

WELD 1010Oxyfuel & Plasma Cutting

4

WELD 1090Gas Metal Arc Welding

4

Occupational Related Elective

3

Total Credit Hours: 15

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.