Welding (GMAW)
Welding (GMAW)
Subject Area: Advanced Manufacturing
Award: Career Pathway Certificate
Location: Manchester, Oelwein, Peosta
Description
The Welding (GMAW) Career Pathway Certificate program teaches the principles of interpreting manufacturing-part blueprints, use of basic measuring tools and identification of welding symbols.
Students will also learn Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) processes, principles, benefits and the development of safe working habits and familiarity with welding-related equipment. This program is designed to upskill your welding ability to successfully pass the American Welding Society's GMAW test, which is an industry-recognized assessment.
This program will contain the following courses:
| Course |
|---|
| Welding Blueprint Reading |
| Introduction to Welding, Safety, and Health of Welders |
| Basic Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) |
| Total Hours - 160 hours |
Graduates of this Career Pathway Certificate program may enter the workforce or transfer course credit into the Welding diploma program. For a listing of courses and how they transfer, visit the transfer webpage and select "Credit for NICC non-credit coursework."
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Enrollment Requirements
- Attend an Advanced Manufacturing information session. Find upcoming events and register on the CPC Information Session page.
- Register and pay tuition now for the next class offering or Apply for Tuition Assistance
- For Tuition Assistance contact NICC Business and Community Solutions to complete the following:
- Tuition Assistance Program Application
- National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC) Assessment
- Interview with NICC staff
You may qualify to earn a Career Pathway Certificate at no cost if you meet all eligibility requirements.
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Employment Information
The annual income range for Welding (Basic) Career Pathway Certificate graduates is $28,388 - $37,636.
Source: EMSI; Salary range represents 10th percentile - median annual wage for related occupations within a 100-mile radius from the center distance between Calmar and Peosta Campuses.Future Ready Iowa is an initiative led by the governor to build Iowa’s talent pipeline by meeting the goal of 70 percent of all Iowans to have a two- or four-year college degree, industry recognized certificate or other credential that meets employer need by 2025. Northeast Iowa Community College has the programs necessary to meet this goal.
Employment Sponsors
Dubuque
- Andersen E Series/Eagle Windows & Doors
- Anova, Inc
- AY McDonald Mfg. Co.
- Berry Plastics
- Bodine Electric Company
- Bradley Iron Works, Inc.
- Camoplast
- Decker Precision Machining, Inc.
- Dubuque Screw Products
- Dyersville Die Cast
- EIMCo.
- Energy Manufacturing Company
- FarmTek
- Flexsteel Industries
- Giese Manufacturing
- Grove Tools, Inc.
- Mi-T-M Corporation
- Morrison Brothers Company
- Premier Tooling & Manufacturing, Inc.
- Progressive Processing LLC
- ProPulse
- Uelner Precision Tools & Dies
- Unison Solutions
- Universal Tank and Fabrication
- Webber Metal Products Inc.
Manchester
- EIP Manufacturing
- Henderson Products, Inc.
- Paladin Construction Group
- XL Specialized Trailers
*Iowa Workforce Development Data
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Contacts
Town Clock Business Center
680 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001
563.557.8271, ext. 380Oelwein Regional Academy for Math and Science (RAMS) Center
1400 Technology Drive, Oelwein, IA 50662
319.283.3010NICC/UIU Manchester Center
1200 1/2 West Main St./Dupaco Building, Manchester, IA 52057
563.822.1016