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MIG Welding Class
This class is designed to advance the student's skills in the FCAW Self Shielded process. Emphasis will be placed on the student's ability to prepare material and perform welding of fillet and groove welds on Structural Steel in all positions. Practice is geared towards AWS D1.1, Structural Welding Code Steel.
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Upon completion of this course, the students should be able to perform 3G and 4G positions on 3/8” plate for the welder’s certification test. Passing the test provides an all position qualification to AWS D1.1.

Objectives

Upon completion, the student should be able to:
  • Perform Safety inspection of equipment and accessories
  • Set-up and prepare material for welding
  • Adjust machine to correct polarity, wire speed and voltage
  • Make fillet welds in all positions on carbon steel material
  • Make fillet welds in all positions on carbon steel material
  • Perform GMAW AWS D6.1 vertical sheet metal test
  • Perform FCAW AWS D1.1, Structural Welding Code-Steel welder certification test coupons in 3G & 4G positions on 3/8" plate

Outcome: AWS D1.1 welder Certification

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PREREQUISITES 
Fundamentals of Welding
Intermediate GMAW (MIG)

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
​Each student must outfit themselves in work boots, jeans or heavy work pants and long sleeve flame retardant shirt. They must also bring safety glasses and their own welding gear. (Helmet, gloves, jacket, etc.)

Baltimore, MD

​8204 Pulaski Hwy
Baltimore, MD 21237

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Welding Supply & Gas Showroom
Hours: Mon- Fri 7:30 AM - 5PM
Phone: (410) 687-8400
Fax: (410) 687-1394

Welder Training & Testing Center
Phone: (410) 687-8400

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Beltsville, MD

10792 Tucker St
Beltsville, MD 20705
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Welding Supply & Gas Showroom
Hours: Mon-Fri  7:30AM - 4:30PM
Phone: (301) 937-8884
​Fax: (301) 937-1811

The College of Southern Maryland's Center for Trades and Energy  Training 
6170 Hughesville Station Place
​Hughesville, MD 20637

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Welder Training & Testing Center
​Phone: (410) 687-8400

York, PA

​95 Aberdeen Rd
York, PA 17406

Welding Supply & Gas Showroom
Hours: Mon-Fri  7:30AM - 4:30PM
Phone: (717) 916-6611
​Fax: (717) 764-1281

Welder Training & Testing Center
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Phone: (410) 687-8400

AACC Clauson Center for Innovation and Skilled Trades

101 College Parkway
Arnold, MD 21012

​Welder Training & Testing Center
​Phone: (410) 687-8400
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Scranton, PA

4961 Birney Ave
Scranton, PA 18507

Welding Supply & Gas Showroom
Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30AM - 5:00PM
Phone: (570) 457-8954

Scranton, PA at Johnson College
3427 N Main Ave
Scranton, PA 18508

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Welder Training & Testing Center
​Phone: (410) 687-8400

​Phone: (443) 868-1162

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        • Advanced TIG
        • Advanced MIG
      • Welding Basics
      • Custom Classes & Open Practice Time
    • Pricing & Class Schedule
    • How to Register
    • Tour Our Facility
    • Why Earlbeck Technical Center
    • On Site Training
    • Frequently Asked Questions >
      • Are student loans, financial aid, or scholarships available?
      • How long does it take to complete the program?
      • What should I bring for my first day of class?
      • Where can I find information about weather related closures or delays?
      • Do you offer job placement?
      • How Much Money does a Welder Make?
      • What is the Job Outlook for Welders?
  • Weld Testing
    • Welder Certification
    • Schedule Your Test
    • Send In Weld Testing
    • AWS D1.1 Send in Test Kits
    • Frequently Asked Questions >
      • How much does a welding certification cost?
      • How do I become qualified for bridge work?
      • Does a Welding Certification Expire?
      • What is an ATF Test?
      • What Welding Certification Do I Need?
      • Why Should I Become a Certified Welder?
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