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Combination Welding Certificate

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Obtain skills in welding with each process in all positions, and in different metals and alloys such as Aluminum and Stainless Steel. Learn the necessary skills to weld beyond the manufacturing field into the world of customized welding. Readies you for Advanced Welding techniques:

• SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding); Stick welding.
• GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) or TIG welding.

Students completing the program will take AWS D1.1 test on ½” plate in 1G position to obtain AWS Welder Certification (180 hours) or another position of horizontal, vertical or overhead.

Program Fee $2,000

First certification cost is covered by Iowa Western. Any extra are the student’s responsibility at $150 each. Additional certifications could include positions: horizontal,vertical or overhead.

Clothing code is followed closely, including closed toe shoes, no flip flops and all exposed body parts must be covered.

Classes:

 Math for Welders

Reviews basic operations of whole numbers, common fractions, decimal fractions, including linear, square and cubic measurements. Problems apply to welding field.    

 Printreading for Welders

Basic fundamentals in interpreting blueprints as applied to the welding trade. Integrates thorough coverage of welding symbols, object liens, hidden surfaces, measurements, 2-view and 3-view drawings, and sectional views. Study and applications relate to welding field.

 Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG)

Provides the basic technical knowledge for the gas metal arc welding process (MIG), power sources and adjustments, metal transfer, shielding gases, and welding safety. Students develop skills to produce welds on 14 gauge through 1/4” thick mild steel plate. This class may include some aluminum wire welding.

 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Stick)

Covers the fundamentals and technical knowledge of arc welding in the flat position, horizontal position, vertical up and down positions, and overhead position. Arc Welding is taught on mild steel with different types of electrodes on different thicknesses of metal. Welding safety practices are also stressed. 

 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG)

Covers the basic fundamentals in gas tungsten arc welding (TIG), machine setup, gases and welding safety. Students perform welding on 14 gauge steel and different thicknesses of aluminum. 

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