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Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)  Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

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Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)

Issued by Milwaukee Area Technical College

Badge Description

Badge earners of this badge will complete GMAW - short circuit, GMAW - spray, FCAW - G (.045 - .062 diameter wire), and metalcore in multiple positions. Students will have the opportunity to take a horizontal 2G on 3/8" GMAW -spray practice test, a 3G 1" FCAW practice test, a Metalcore 1G 1" practice test. These are tests that are utilized by employers in manufacturing and can help you to gain employment.

Tuition for Individual MicroCredentials and Badges is paid for by the student. However, if you plan to further your education with a Technical Diploma or Associate Degree, financial aid and scholarships may be available. Please meet with your Pathway Advisor before registering for more information.

Skills Attention To Detail Communication Critical Thinking Problem Solving Safety Test Preparation Welding Styles Wire Welding

Badge Criteria

Completion of WELD-315-150-GMAW Practices

A 5-credit college-level course.

Completion of WELD-352-150-GMAW Processes

A 1-credit college-level course. Badges are issued to those who complete these courses with a letter grade of C or better.

Aligned Outcomes

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