Students cannot always attend a two-year program to get the training they need to enter a high wage field. Additionally, many incumbent workers do not have a specific skill so they are looked over for promotions or lateral positions in other departments. The GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) Certificate is a short term (17 credits) certificate providing directed instruction in a specific welding skill for a specific sector of the Manufacturing and Automotive Industry. GMAW welding is the most common type of welding used across all industries. Any automotive shop, fabrication facility, or maintenance shop uses wire welding daily.
TBCC guarantees, at a minimum, the following courses each quarter for the completion of the GMAW Technologies Certificate.
A student can transfer in or take other courses that meet the requirements.