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Welding

Introduction to Welding (Part 1)

Start with shop safety, measurement and supervised MIG welding practice.

63 contact hours

Dates

February 9, 2027 - April 8, 2027

Schedule

Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30-9:30 PM Eastern; section WLD-3106-163. Confirm calendar exceptions and availability.

Location

GTCC Center for Advanced Manufacturing, CADM 1537 · Greensboro, North Carolina

Cost

$188 registration; approximately $236 for the book. Tools and protective equipment cost extra; request a current itemized quote.

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Welding opportunity

About the program

An introductory course covering tool use, fit-up and gas metal arc welding fundamentals. It prepares learners for the separate second course, rather than awarding an AWS certification on its own.

Introductory training only; the full award and AWS assessment require further training

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Approximate program area

Greensboro, North Carolina: city-level estimate, not a classroom address.

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What participants will learn

  • +Welding safety
  • +Measurement
  • +Joint preparation
  • +MIG welding fundamentals

Who this program is for

  • +Introductory entry route; Part 1 precedes Part 2
  • +Computer skills, email and internet access; ask about the provider's vision requirement and accommodations