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Gas Metal Arc Welding (FF)

ID : 30163    Section Number : 61FF
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Gas metal arc welding, also known as MIG welding or wire welding, is used extensively in the sheet metal and automotive industries and considered easy for beginners. Training includes classroom lecture, practice, and evaluation of final product. Topics include proper safety techniques, prepping material, regulating gas flow, and how to feed the wire. Instruction includes 1G position (on flat plate), 2G position (horizontal), 3G position (vertical up) and 4G position (overhead). Upon successful completion of this course, students are qualified under AWS D1.1 GMAW Plate Welder specifications in the 1g, 2g, 3g, and 4g positions.

Note: Students must dress in work boots and fitted cotton clothing with no nylon properties. All protective equipment will be provided for use during class. 
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Class Details

25 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Weekly - Mon.  
  Weekly - Wed.  

Location : Welding Truck Location : 
  Welding Truck.

Instructor : Multiple Instructor :
 1.William Scharer  2.Daniel Livengood 

CEUs : 10

 

Notice

Please read:  First 2 classes held in Rm 827 No Class on Monday, 5/26. Please park in lots 3 or 4. Parking decals are required and may be obtained from the security office. I am enrolling in this class as part of the New Economy Workforce Credential Grant Program (WCG). As a condition to receiving a grant, I agree to the following terms and conditions as specified on this site: "https://vccsedu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe1/preview/SV_0joc3pVdJsrBOAJ" WCG Release Form.

Tuition: 

$5,850.00


Schedule Information

Skip dates: (No class on 05/26/2025)

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
5/19/2025 - 8/11/2025 Weekly - Mon 05:30 PM - 09:30 PM Charlottesvle, Welding Truck  Map Daniel Livengood 
5/21/2025 - 8/13/2025 Weekly - Wed 05:30 PM - 09:30 PM Charlottesvle, Welding Truck  Map William Scharer