Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) (Microcredential)

Short-term training at JCC in gas metal arc welding

The Gas Metal Arc Welding microcredential at Jamestown Community College lets you obtain skills necessary for an entry-level position in the field of welding using the GMAW process and have the opportunity to earn weld certification on multiple joints and positions using GMAW according to the AWS D1.1 welding code.

Program pathway

Earn this microcredential as a part of:

How to earn

  1. Apply to JCC and choose your degree or certificate program.
  2. Work with your advisor to register for the microcredential courses.
  3. After you've completed the courses, contact the Registrar's Office to have it added to your record.

Courses

Duration: 1 Semester

Course
Credits
Requirements Met

WLD 1200: Safety & Cutting Processes

3

WLD 1360: Gas Metal Arc Welding

3

WLD 2260: Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding

3

Gas metal arc welding skills

Through the program, you will:

  • Develop skills necessary for employment in the field of welding using the GMAW process.
  • Demonstrate the ability to make code quality welds on plate and pipe according to the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 Structural Steel Code.
  • Understand welding electrodes and filler metals as demonstrated in the GMAW process.