Dual Enrollment Gas Metal Arc Welder (MGM1)  Technical Certificate of Credit

Emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include analysis of writing, applied grammar and writing skills, editing and proofreading skills, research skills, and oral communication skills.

Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems. Topics include fractions decimals percents ratios and proportions measurement and conversion formula manipulation technical applications and basic statistics.

Introduces fundamental principles safety practices equipment and techniques necessary for metal heating and oxyfuel cutting. Topics include: metal heating and cutting principles safety procedures use of cutting torches and apparatus metal heating techniques metal cutting techniques manual and automatic oxyfuel cutting techniques and oxyfuel pipe cutting. Practice in the laboratory is provided.

Provides knowledge of theory safety practices equipment and techniques required for successful gas metal arc welding. Qualification tests all positions are used in the evaluation of student progress toward making industrial standard welds. Topics include: GMAW safety and health practices; GMAW theory machines and set up; transfer modes; wire selection; shielded gas selection; and GMAW joints in all positions.

This course provides an introduction to welding technology with an emphasis on basic welding laboratory principles and operating procedures. Topics include: industrial safety and health practices, hand tool and power machine use, measurement, Oxyacetylene welding, and Welding career potentials.