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Job Skills Certificate
Gas Metal Arc/Gas Tungsten Arc Welding/Flux Core Arc Welding
Required units: 8

This certificate emphasizes welding processes of gas metal arc welding (GMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and flux core arc welding (FCAW). Theory and application as well as safety of these applications while welding on mild steel, aluminum and stainless steel are emphasized.

Required Courses: 7.5 or 12.0 units
WELD B1a	Introduction to Oxygen Acetylene Welding and Cutting 2.0
WELD B1b	Introduction to the Welding Processes 2.0
WELD B53a-B53b	Shielded Metal Arc Welding 4.0
WELD B74a	Introduction to GMAW and FCAW 2.0

The courses and unit values on this page are representative of the typical values and courses required by this program. They are taken from the most current catalog, and therefore may not be accurate for the degree or certificate requirements for some students, depending on your year of catalog rights. Please refer to your appropriate catalog or see a counselor for accurate degree requirements.