Aug 06, 2026  
NIACC Catalog 2026-2027 
    
NIACC Catalog 2026-2027

WEL - 244 Gas Metal Arc Welding Short Circuit Transfer: SENSE1


(2 s.h.)

Corequisite: IND - 190 Skills and Safety in Industry  or instructor approval.
This course emphasizes proper weld safety, machine setup, and Gas Metal Arc Welding–Short-Circuiting (GMAW-S) techniques. Students perform American Welding Society–compliant welds on carbon steel in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions, meeting industry standards.

Lecture Hours: 15
Lab Hours: 30
Clinical Hours: 0
Work Experience Hours: 0