Mar 13, 2026  
2025-2026 Catalog SVC 
    
2025-2026 Catalog SVC

WT 231 - Gas Metal Arc Welding for Beginners


Credits: 2
Variable Credit Course: No

Lecture Hours: 11
Lab Hours: 22
Worksite/Clinical Hours: 0
Other Hours (LIA/Internships): 0

Course Description: Introduction to gas metal arc (MIG) welding. Welding of structural steel plate in the flat position with emphasis on shop safety.

Prerequisite: None.
Meets FQE Requirement: No
Integrative Experience Requirement: No

Student Learning Outcomes
  1. Identify hazards associated with the gas metal arc welding process.
  2. Describe GMAW operating principles.
  3. Safely setup and operate GMAW equipment.
  4. Make fillet welds using GMAW.

Course Contents
  1. Identify hazards associated with the gas metal arc welding process.
  2. Describe GMAW operating principles.
  3. Safely setup and operate GMAW equipment.
  4. Make fillet welds using GMAW.


Instructional Units: 2.5