Gas Metal Arc Welding | Chattahoochee Valley Community College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Quality Control AnalysisMonitoring

Knowledge

Production and ProcessingMechanical

Abilities

Arm-Hand SteadinessNear VisionProblem SensitivityFinger DexterityManual DexterityControl PrecisionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningSelective AttentionInductive Reasoning

Tasks

Operate safety equipment and use safe work habits.
Examine workpieces for defects and measure workpieces with straightedges or templates to ensure conf
Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.

Technology

Enterprise resource planning ERP softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareElectronic mail softwareSpreadsheet software

Tools

Adjustable widemouth pliersAdjustable wrenchesAir chiselsAir drillsAir scalersAngle findersAnvilsArc voltage measurement instrumentsBandsawsBrakesBrazing equipmentBuffersCalipersComealongsComputerized numerical control CNC programmable welding robot controllers

Work Values

SupportWorking ConditionsRelationshipsIndependenceAchievementRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: high51-4121.00	Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers	title_inference	$51,000 median$75,850 top	+2.16%	990

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

Personal protective equipment and shop safety protocols — identify and apply under direct supervisor guidance on a production floor.
Shielded metal arc and basic gas metal arc welding equipment — recognize components and set up with hands-on assistance in a vocational training environment.
Flat-position weld beads on mild steel — execute following step-by-step instructor direction in a controlled shop setting.
Workpiece dimensions and surface conditions — measure and visually inspect using straightedges and templates under close supervision before fabrication begins.
Filler rods, flux, and torch tips — select from a provided welding chart with guidance from a journeyman welder on a light fabrication job.
Faulty equipment operation or defective base materials — recognize common indicators and report immediately to a supervising welder or shop lead.
Job numbers and piece marks — apply to finished components using standardized marking methods as directed by work order instructions.
Hand tools common to the welding trade — identify, handle, and use safely under direct observation during entry-level shop tasks.
Basic metallurgy terminology and weld joint types — recall and apply in guided classroom or on-the-job learning exercises.
Work area cleanliness and hazard controls — maintain consistently as part of daily shop housekeeping routines directed by a supervisor.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

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Scholarships

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