Welding - Introduction to MIG
Master MIG welding fundamentals in 30 hours, boosting your skills, resume, and career opportunities in a growing industry.
Description
Unleash the Power of Welding with Our Intro to MIG Training!
Have you ever dreamed of harnessing the power of the sun at your fingertips? Imagine creating anything you desire by fusing stainless steel with precision and skill. Our Intro to MIG Welding training course is your first step toward mastering these abilities and boosting your resumé with valuable expertise.
This comprehensive course covers both introductory and intermediate techniques in GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) and FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding). You’ll gain a solid understanding of welding theory and hands-on experience with setting up and safely using GMAW and FCAW equipment. Learn to weld the essential joints used in the industry, in all positions, with solid and flux-cored wires.
With welders retiring at twice the rate of new welders entering the workforce, the industry anticipates a need for 330,000 new and replacement positions in the coming years. Seize this opportunity to grow your skillset through our focused 30-hour training, designed to prepare you for the future of welding.
Walk Away With:
- Training that will include 20+ hours of a hands-on demonstration of proper welding processes
- Training that will prepare you for your welding qualification exam through the American Welding Society (optional)
- Certification of completion provided by CSI Workforce Development & Training
Welding Industry Outlook:
- Average Wages: $47,000–$49,000 annually, depending on experience and location.
- Projected Growth Over 10 Years: 2% (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).
- Demand Level: Very high, with 330,000 new and replacement positions needed by 2028 due to retirements.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is perfect for anyone who:
- Wants to learn welding for the first time.
- Hopes to expand their knowledge with a new welding technique.
- Seeks to enhance their skills for workforce opportunities.
Course Requirements and Materials
- Open to individuals aged 16 and older.
- We provide all curriculum, materials, and supplies, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Participants must wear closed-toed shoes and safe clothing free of hanging items like belts or chains to ensure safety around equipment.
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