INTRODUCTION TO GMAW
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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 5, 2026 – January 30, 2026
February 2, 2026 – February, 27 2026
March 2, 2026 – March 27, 2026
March 30, 2026 – April 24, 2026
April 27, 2026 – May 22, 2026
June 1, 2026 – June 26, 2026
July 6, 2026 – July 31, 2026
August 10, 2026 – September 4, 2026
September 8, 2026 – October 2, 2026
October 5, 2026 – October 30, 2026
November 2, 2026 – December 1, 2026
December 2, 2026 – December 21, 2026 (Full Day Class Only)
*Dates and times are subject to change, based on student enrollment and observance of holidays. The school reserves the right to reschedule all courses.


