This course is designed to teach the most common GMAW or gas metal arc welding processes consisting of short-circuiting, spray, and GMAW Spray. Beginning with basics of equipment, setup and safety the training progresses into assembly, fabrication and layout techniques. Participates will learn practical welding techniques and procedures as they pertain to various metal types and thicknesses, welding in various positions, kinds of joints and weld characteristics, as well as AWS terminology and symbols. This course also incorporates blueprint reading skills, measurement techniques, and basic math skills used for interpreting and verifying specifications. For cohort training, there is a minimal charge of $1,720.00 per person for up to 5 students.