Welding, Gas Metal Arc, Certificate

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As described by the American Welding Society, welding is a very sophisticated and technical science, requiring not only mental application but also hands-on abilities. Welding is the fusing of the surfaces of two workpieces to form one, and is a precise, reliable, cost-effective, and high-tech method for joining materials. Welding today is applied to a wide variety of materials and products using advanced technologies. The program is aligned to the American Welding Society’s SENSE Level 1 skills standards. Instruction focuses on providing a comprehensive education which includes both welding theory and application. The listed sequence of course offerings may be altered. The Welding program offers open-entry and open-exit courses. Students will be allowed to enroll in these open-entry/open-exit courses as long as there is space available.

For more information about the Welding certificate, please visit our website at www.dmacc.edu/programs/welding.

Program Details

Locations: Ankeny, Carroll and Newton

Students may start any semester

Graduation Requirements

To earn a Gas Metal Arc Welding certificate, a student must complete all required coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average. Maintain a cumulative 2.0 GPA for the following courses: WEL 228 , WEL 233 , WEL 244 , WEL 245 , WEL 280 , WEL 281 .

Semester 1

WEL 228 - Welding Safety/Health: SENSE1 Credits: 1
WEL 233 - Print Read/Sym Inter: SENSE1 Credits: 3
WEL 244 - GMAW Sh Cir Transfer: SENSE1 Credits: 2
WEL 245 - GMAW Spray Transfer: SENSE1 Credits: 2
WEL 280 - FCAW Self-Shielded: SENSE1 Credits: 2
WEL 281 - FCAW Gas Shielded: SENSE1 Credits: 2

Note:

These credits are applicable to the diploma in Welding .

Total Credits Required to Complete this Certificate - 12*

*Program total credits do not include 3 entry requirement credits.

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$178.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Costs	Semester 1
Books (approximate)	80
Supplies	685

Approximate total for program: $2,901**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

Use electric arc or flame process in welding.
Weld steel, steel alloys and other metals.
Weld in all positions such as flat, vertical, horizontal and overhead.
Welder may work in various positions-bending, stooping, etc.
Work from drawings, blueprints and other written plans.
Plan and organize work.
Layout and fit by means of flame cutting, shearing, sawing, etc.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

Demonstrate manual dexterity.
Identify details in objects and drawings.
Lift and carry 50 to 100 pounds.
Read and work from blueprints.
Have adequate vision to see definition in the weld puddle.
Be a self-starter and work independently.
Concentrate for long periods of time.
Perform simple math problems quickly.

What Else Should I Consider about this Specialist Certificate?

Will be working in hot, sweaty conditions, indoors and outdoors.
Welding can be hazardous because of the dusty, smoky environment and electrical dangers.
Many welders are union members, depending on the place of employment.
There is a steady demand for qualified/skilled welders throughout the United States. The current trend in employment is toward highly skilled individuals.

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