Microcredential in
Welding Fundamentals
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
Jamestown Community College
Jamestown, NY 14701
Face to Face
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
55 Hours
Instruction hours
$2,125.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
This Welding Fundamentals microcredential is designed for the beginner and is a fusion of knowledge and skills! This microcredential is designed to provide you with foundational skills in a wide range of welding techniques, preparing you with knowledge and experience in essential welding processes-MIG, SMAW, TIG, FCAW. You will learn the basics of industrial safety and know how to set up and operate gas welding and shielded metal arc welding equipment. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you to apply for entry-level welding and fabricator jobs in manufacturing, construction, automotive, aerospace and beyond. Consider adding one of the related specialized welding microcredentials described below to expand your skillset and career opportunities.
A face to face microcredential from Jamestown Community College (55 instruction hours). Registration is completed with Jamestown Community College. Eligible for financial aid.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
What you can earn
Welding Fundamentals Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Skills covered
Welding Fundamentals
Padding Welds
Fillet Welds
Groove Welds
SMAW Electrodes
GMAW Electrodes
FCAW Electrodes
Carbon Steel
Flux-Cored Arc Welding
Filler Metal
Groove Welding
Plasma Cutting
Tungsten Selection
Polarity
Gas and Proper Filler Rod
Welding Safety
Equipment Safety
Welding Technique
Funding opportunities
You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.
Employer Tuition Assistance (Employer Sponsored)
Many employers pay for job-related training. Ask your employer before you register.
Who qualifies: Employees of a participating employer; your employer decides.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.