• Apply proper safety procedures and protocols specific to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW).

  • Describe the principles of constant voltage and wire feed welding processes.

  • Operate GMAW equipment using both short circuit and spray transfer methods with hard wire.

  • Perform welds using flux-core tubular wires.

  • Identify and correctly use shielding gases associated with GMAW.

  • Conduct routine maintenance on GMAW equipment to ensure safe and effective operation.

  • Identify and execute welds on five basic joint types: butt, lap, tee, corner, and edge.

  • Demonstrate smooth and consistent weld restarts using short circuiting transfer on mild steel.

  • Perform square groove welds in vertical up, vertical down, and overhead positions.

  • Complete lap and tee joint welds using spray transfer on thick mild steel in flat and horizontal positions.

  • Execute V-groove welds using spray transfer on thick mild steel in the flat position.

  • Use proper AWS welding terms and definitions in both practical and theoretical applications.

Welders are in high demand in the state - this occupation is anticipated to see an increase in open jobs of 10% by 2033, vastly outpacing the national growth estimates.

Material Requirements

• Steel toed shoes
• Ivy Tech will provide tools, weld symbol book, and metal

This workforce certification is available for free to qualifying students through the Next Level Jobs program. You are eligible to earn this free certification from Ivy Tech if you fulfill all of the following requirements:

• You are an Indiana resident, and
• You have a high school diploma or GED/High School Equivalency, and
• You have not previously received an associate degree or higher (bachelor's, master's, etc.) and
• You have not previously used Next Level Jobs/Workforce Ready Grant funding. 

Learn more about Next Level Jobs at Ivy Tech

Ivy Tech skills training classes do not earn you college credit on their own, but they may crosswalk into Ivy Tech's academic degree programs should you decide to pursue that route in the future. Speak with an advisor to learn more about getting credit for prior learning.

When you click on the  below, you will be directed to the Skills Training Self-Registration Portal. Once you are redirected to the registration page, click on "New to Skills Training?" even if you have an existing username. 

Note: You will be asked to provide your SSN; this is necessary to match or create a new account with the College. This data is encrypted and deleted from the registration platform once it has been transmitted into our closed database. Please review the College's Skills Training Terms and Conditions and the Student Financial Agreement fully before submitting your registration. 

There are several flexible options available to help cover the cost of your skills training class:

• One-time payment – Pay the full class price upfront.

• Payment plan – Split your payments into 3-, 6-, or 9-month installments ($30 to set up, no interest).

• Employer sponsorship – Your employer may fund your training as part of a workforce development or upskilling initiative - ask them today!

Need help deciding? Select "Unsure" on the registration form and our team will reach out to discuss details with you.