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OPT-375 Adv Gas Metal Arc (MIG) Weld

Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding: Pipe | Learn techniques required of a qualified MIG pipe welder: proper tacks and feather edging, filler metal angles, manipulations for open root pipe and welding on carbon steel pipe with GMAW-SC and FCAW processes. Train with ER70S solid wire short circuit transfer GMAW down bead root with E71T-1 flux cored wire hot and fill passes, upward progression. Train to ASME welder qualification to ASME IX, Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code in the 6G position on carbon steel. Passing the certification test makes you eligible for an all-position ASME welder qualification. CEUs and Earlbeck Certificate of Completion issued. $3,025 includes $2,612 fee. Prerequisites: OPT-394 or CIT-235 Fundamentals of Welding Certified Training and OPT-396 or CIT-327 Intermediate MIG Welding Training, or OCC-345 or CIT-335 Welding for Work MIG, or permission of instructor. Note: Must be 18 or older to enroll. Fire-retardant pants and shirt, hard-toe boots and safety goggles required. Bring welding gear to class. Classes meet at Earlbeck Gases and Technologies, for address click here.

Term: Winter 2025

Course Type: Noncredit - 4.6 CEUs

Section: 101

Ways to take the class: Face-to-face

Days: MWF

Time: 8:00AM to 3:00PM

Start Date: 01/22/2025

End Date: 02/07/2025

Location: Off-Campus

Instructor: Tyler Smith (Subject to change)

Class Size: 3 - Only a few seats left!

Section Info: Note: This section follows Earlbeck's closure schedule, not AACC's. Class meets at Earlbeck Gases and Technologies.