INTRODUCTION TO GMAW


Program Overview

GMAW is the correct industry name for gas metal arc welding, sometimes known as “MIG”.

Training Modules:
A) Welding Safety
B) Welding Symbols
C) GMAW and FCAW – Equipment and Filler Metals
D) Preheating and Post heating of Metals
E) GMAW – Plate
F) Oxyfuel Cutting
G) Plasma Arc Cutting
H) Base Metal Preparation
I) Weld Quality
J) Air Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging 14
K) Joint Fit-up and Alignment
L) FCAW – Plate
M) Reading Welding Detail Drawings
N) Certified Forklift Operator
O) CPR – First Aid, AED
P) OSHA 10

Program Schedule
Morning classes (9:00 am – 2:00 pm) and afternoon classes (3:00 pm – 8:00 pm) are scheduled to begin monthly on the first Monday of every month and the curriculum is scheduled so that all training modules are completed within 4 weeks after commencement of the first class (with noted exceptions *). Classes are Monday through Friday:

January 8, 2024 – February 2, 2024
February 6, 2024 – March 1, 2024
March 4, 2024 – March 29, 2024
April 1, 2024 – April 26, 2024
April 29, 2024 – May 24, 2024
June 3, 2024 – June 28, 2024
July 8, 2024 – August 2, 2024
August 5, 2024 – August 30, 2024
September 9, 2024 – October 4, 2024
October 7, 2024 – November 1, 2024
November 4, 2024 – December 3, 2024
December 4, 2024 – December 23, 2024

*Dates and times are subject to change, based on student enrollment and observance of holidays. The school reserves the right to reschedule all courses.

Las Vegas Institute of Welding