Welding Certificates at a Glance Structural SMAW (STICK) Certificate - 130 hours Basic SMAW Advanced Structural SMAW - w/certification OSHA 10 General/Construction 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708 190 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810 GTAW (TIG) Certificate- 100 hours Basic GTAW Advanced GTAW—w/certification OSHA 10 General/Manufacturing Welding GMAW (MIG) Certificate- 100 hours Non-credit Lifelong Learning Basic GMAW Certificates (203) 575-8029 Advanced GMAW—w/certification OSHA 10 General/Manufacturing [email protected] nv.edu/nc Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination; Naugatuck Valley Com- munity College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or genetic information in treat- ment or employment at the College, in admission or access to the College, or in any other aspect of its programs and activities. 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Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator, Room K704, 203-575-8043 OSHA 10 General/Manufacturing Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) WELDING CERTIFICATES This course for private sector personnel covers OSHA policies, procedures, and standards, as well as general This advanced course in GMAW will prepare the Welding is a specialized skill that serves a variety industry safety and health principles. Topics include student for welding certification. Students will be of industries throughout the world. There are scope and application of the OSHA general industry tested in accordance with the American Welding many career paths for a skilled welder, and NVCC standards. Special emphasis is placed on those areas Society (AWS) D1.1, 3G certification. OSHA 10 can give you the qualifications that will prepare that are the most hazardous, using OSHA standards as included in this course. Pre-requisite: Basic you for a career in welding in just a few months. a guide. Upon successful completion, the student will GMAW or permission of the instructor. Lab mate- Career opportunities include working in: welding receive an OSHA General Industry Safety and Health rials are included. shops, the manufacturing of metal goods, the 10-hour course completion card. Basic Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) petroleum and natural fuel extraction industry, Basic Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) construction, plumbing, and pipe welding, plant GTAW, also known as TIG welding, is used mainly maintenance, or automobile manufacturing and Learn the basics of Shielded Metal Arc Welding to weld stainless steel, aluminum, titanium, and repair, shipbuilding and other transportation (SMAW). The SMAW techniques and processes are other nonferrous metals. It is used in various in- industries such as railroads, and aerospace appli- often referred to as STICK welding and are widely dustries, including the manufacturing, aerospace cations. used in the maintenance and construction industries. and piping industries. Students will be introduced Gain an understanding of the required equipment, New and revised welding techniques, that pro- to: welding safety, electrodes, shield gases, equip- interpret welding symbols and prints, and then put it vide improved quality welds, are being imple- ment, plasma cutting, oxy-acetylene cutting, and all together while you practice your new welding skills mented within the manufacturing and construc- metal selection and preparation. Textbooks, safe- in a state of the art welding lab. Textbooks, safety tion welding industry. Those with previous weld- ty gear and materials are included. ing experience will find that some of our ad- gear and materials are included. vanced courses will provide specialized skills in a Advanced Structural Shielded Metal Arc Weld- single welding process. Upgrading your current Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding ing Process (SMAW) skill level or adding a certification may qualify (GTAW) This advanced course in SMAW welding will prepare you for additional career opportunities. This advanced course in GTAW welding will pre- the student for welding certification. Students will be pare the student for welding certification. Stu- tested in accordance with the American Welding Soci- NVCC is an Approved Testing Facility for the dents will be tested in accordance with the Ameri- ety (AWS) D1.1, 1G/2G combo certification. OSHA 10 Connecticut Department of Transportation can Welding Society (AWS) D17.1, 2F certification included in this course. Pre-requisite: Basic SMAW or CONNDOT) welding certification. in Stainless Steel and Aluminum. OSHA 10 includ- permission of the instructor. Lab materials are includ- ed in this course. Pre-requisite: Basic GTAW or ed. permission of the instructor. Lab materials are Basic Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) included. GMAW, also known as MIG welding, is a process used mostly in manufacturing and repair shops. Students will be introduced to: welding safety, shield gases, Welding Processes equipment, oxy-acetylene cutting and metal selection This course is designed for the beginner and pro- and preparation. Textbooks, safety gear, and materi- vides and introduction to three processes widely als are included. used in the welding field: SMAW, GMAW and GTAW. Safety gear and materials included. nv.edu/welding .