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Welding (GMAW)

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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

It is easy to apply to the Welding Career Pathway Certificate program! Simply follow the steps below to complete the application and assessment process. 

Step 1: Attend an Advanced Manufacturing Career Event

Register to attend an Advanced Manufacturing Career Event. You will learn about in-demand careers in advanced manufacturing, earning potential and local employment and training options to get started in your career. Some events include networking sessions with industry leaders.

If you plan to enroll in a Career Pathway Certificate, attendance at an Advanced Manufacturing Career Event is mandatory. Register for a Career Event online.

Step 2: Application and Assessment

There is no fee to apply, and applications are available at an Advanced Manufacturing Career Event. Applicants to this program are required to complete an admission assessment, National Career Readiness Certification (NCRC). Assessment is offered at Iowa Workforce Development Offices in Dubuque and Decorah. Please bring your application to the assessment.

Step 3: Interview

Interview with business and project team leaders for acceptance to the Career Pathway Certificate program!

You may qualify to earn a Career Pathway Certificate at no cost if you meet all eligibility requirements.

Employment Information

The annual income range for Welding (Basic) Career Pathway Certificate graduates is $27,674 - $37,576.

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.

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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

Contacts

Town Clock Business Center
680 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001
563.557.8271, ext. 380

Oelwein Regional Academy for Math and Science (RAMS) Center
1400 Technology Drive, Oelwein, IA 50662
319.283.3010

NICC/UIU Manchester Center
1200 1/2 West Main St./Dupaco Building, Manchester, IA 52057
563.822.1016

 

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