2024-2025 College Catalog

Gas Metal Arc Welder TCC

Gas Metal Arc Welder TCC (Major Code: GM31)

Program Description

The Gas Metal Arc Welder Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for welding careers in the MIG process. Topics include an introduction to welding technology, oxyfuel cutting techniques, and MIG welding techniques and processes.

Career Information

Occupation

Welders and Cutters

Career Projections

The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 10.7% in Fulton and Clayton counties and 13.9% in the State of Georgia by 2030. Estimated salaries in this field start at $39,008 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.

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Admission Requirements

General College Admissions Requirements

Program Contact Information

Jay Pilcher
Instructor, Welding and Joining Technology

Academic Building: C2201
404.225.4518

jpilcher@atlantatech.edu

Program Length and Cost

Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 1 term
Program Credit Hours: 15
Estimated Program Cost: $2,642

Required Courses

 

Occupational Courses (15 Credits)

WELD 1000Introduction to Welding Technology

4

WELD 1010Oxyfuel and Plasma Cutting

4

WELD 1090Gas Metal Arc Welding

4

XXXXOccupational Elective

3

Total Credit Hours: 15

 

Program Outcomes

1 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the nature and culture of the welding industry.
2 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform oxyfuel cutting techniques.
3 The graduate will have developed the knowledge and skills necessary to perform MIG welding.