Welding: MIG
Course Description
This is a one semester course designed to train the student in the principles of MIG welding. This class is paired with the Welding Technology’s degree program MIG class, and is geared towards students that have an interest in a career in welding.
Course Details
Upon successful completion of this course, students should have the skills to use MIG welding on professional jobs. Core topics:
- Principles of MIG welding
- The AC-DC transformer welding machine
- Heat ranges and polarity needed for welding various metals
- Types and size of welding wire used for each material welded
- Welding positions; overhead, horizontal, vertical
- Shop safety
Through classroom lecture and hands on lab work, the student will learn the safe and practical applications of MIG welding. Training sessions are held in a technical skills welding lab/classroom. Lab is equipped with necessary supplies and tools to teach this course and allow students to principles of MIG welding.
There are no course prerequisites for this class, however this is an advance welding class and previous welding experience is recommended.
Should have the ability to work in a team environment, be organized, detail-oriented and problem solving.
Safety glasses are required.
Our program technical standards have been developed to help students understand nonacademic standards, skills, and performance requirements expected of a student in order to complete this particular curriculum.
If an accommodation is necessary to participate in the program, it is imperative to identify a reasonable accommodation to those students who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonableness is determined by Accessibility Resources and the program on a case-by-case basis utilizing the program technical standards. The accommodation needs to be in place prior to the start of the program, or it may delay your ability to start the program. It is the student’s responsibility to contact Accessibility Resources and request accommodations.
Technical Welding StandardsCourse Schedule
| Dates | Days | Times | Location | Cost | Units | Course Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2025 - 05/02/2025 01/08/2025 - 05/02/2025 |
Mon, Wed Mon, Wed | 06:00PM - 06:50PM 07:00PM - 09:50PM | CAR Carolina Bldg 120 CAR Carolina Bldg 101B | $230.00 | 12.80 | 171707 |
Please Note: There may not be any current course offerings. To be added to a contact list for new course offerings, please call Customer Service at 336.734.7023.
A welder would be expected to handle the following repairs:
- Repair and installation of piping systems
- Mechanical systems repair
- Repair and construction of various metal structures
Welders are employed by welding contractors, repair facilities, hospitals, factories, and other maintenance companies.
Additional Information
How to Register
Interested in this course? Please call customer support at 336.734.7023 and they will help you register for the class.
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Contact Us
Need more information? Contact the Program Director James Mitchell by calling 336.734.7771 or email at jtmitchell@forsythtech.edu