Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Steel Fabrication Practices

• Standard welding equipment (welding hood, 1 pair of welding gloves and chipping hammer) included.

• OSHA authorized safety training.

• Course focus to prepare students for positions in shop fabrication 3G structural weld test.

• Guided exercise in blueprint reading and dictation.

• Practice and principles of use for welding in all positions with 70 series and shielded wires.

• Guided exercises for welding all positions, overhead, vertical and horizontal.

• Guided exercises for safe and efficient use of standard shop fabrication equipment such as drill presses, plate benders, punches, rolling equipment, and automated torch equipment.

• Guided exercises for the fabrication of steel assemblies such as handrail, piping, boxes, and frames.

• Guided exercises for the layout of steel shapes using tools such as squares, levels, laser levels, transfer punches, and tape measures

• Safe use and guidance with Oxy-Acetylene torch, including cut practice, bevel preparation, and scarfing skills.

• Upon completion of the course and 3G structural test, the student will receive ACA certificate of completion.

Student Resources provided each course.

• Affordable payment plan and flexibility (pay as you go.)
• Steel material and tooling provided
• Job placement assistance.
• Possibility for a paid internship (due to availability.)
• Flexibility with regards to the class schedule. (student must attend at least 20 hours per week.)

Classes beginning June 1^st with new seats available every 5 to 7 months. Seating is limited to 10 persons on a first come, first served basis (reservations required.)