Certificate│8 Credits│Fond du Lac Campus and Jackson Regional Center
Gas Metal Arc Welding Certificate
Gain hands-on experience working with welding equipment and learn from instructors with years of industry experience in Moraine Park’s Gas Metal Arc Welding Certificate program.
Want to work with your hands and gain entry-level employment in the manufacturing industry?
Moraine Park’s Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Certificate prepares students for entry-level employment as MIG welders in as little as six months, and students can also choose to continue their education by applying their certificate credits to the Welding technical diploma and/or the Metal Fabrication technical diploma.
Gas metal arc welding (GMAW), also known as MIG welding, is a welding process that can be used on most metals and alloys, and is popular in a variety of manufacturing and industrial settings.
What You’ll Learn
In Moraine Park’s Welding certificate program, students learn to:
- Use welding equipment
- Practice welding safety
- Use occupational math
- Reading welding prints
- Gas metal arc weld in all positions
Moraine Park’s admissions starts with the online application. The admissions steps and financial aid process can take 4-5 weeks for some programs, so plan ahead.
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Several factors influence the total cost of your degree, including enrollment fees, the number of credits required, textbooks and equipment. Financial aid can assist with those costs.
The following estimated costs for completing this degree are based on the 2023-24 academic year and are subject to change. For further details, please visit the estimated cost of attendance page.
$1,429.60
Current tuition and fees
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Textbooks*
*Based on new books, rental, electronic, and used options may be available.
High school dual credit provides high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school, without leaving their high school classroom. The courses are taught by certified high school instructors using technical college curriculum, grading policies and textbooks.
Has previous life experience already helped you build knowledge and skills applicable to your studies? Applying previously earned credits to a program of study can save you both time spent in the classroom and money spent on tuition and fees.
Transferring here is easy! You can transfer in prior college work by submitting official college transcripts or get a free transcript review.
Financial Aid is provided to aid eligible associate degree and technical diploma programs with 28 credits or more. Processing can take 6-8 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received.
Financial Aid is available for associate degree and technical diploma programs (those that are 2 semesters in length and typically with 28 credits or more). Processing can take 4-5 weeks after a student’s completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is received. Visit the Financial Aid page to learn more.
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