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Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) - (Certificate of Proficiency)

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment

Method of Delivery

Hybrid or blended

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Welding Technology/Welder. 480508

Description

The Certificate of Proficiency in Gas Metal Arc Welding provides concentrated training to develop advanced skill techniques in MIG and Flux Core Welding. Students will also perform inspection on equipment (drive rollers, contact tips, and gauges) and accessories (clothing, hand tools, and base metal) on a daily basis to ensure safe operation techniques. Courses in this certificate can be applied towards the Technical Certificate in Welding or as one of the technical disciplines required for the AAS in General Technology.

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

16

Hours

13

Entrance Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

School

NORTH ARKANSAS COLLEGE - NAC (NORTH CAMPUS AND SOUTH CAMPUS)

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Training Location(s)

1320 N. Spring Road, Harrison, AR

Local WIB

5025 - Northwest

Name of Credential

Certificate of Proficiency in Gas Metal Arc Welding

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Pell

Refund Policy

  • Before 4:00 PM on the 5th weekday after the start (2nd day-summer term) 100% of the semester
  • Before 4:00 PM on the 10th weekday after the start (3rd day-summer term) 75% of the semester
  • Before 4:00 PM on the 15th weekday after the start (4th day-summer term) 50% of the semester
  • After 4:00 PM on the 15th weekday after the start none of the semester

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

Yes

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

Books (Estimated)

$204.00

In-State Tuition

$1,820.00 $140 per credit hour (Arkansas)

Other Fees

$455.00 Technical Program Fee - $35 per Technical program course credit hour (Course prefix of AST, CAD, CEO, CIT, CRT, CT, ENGR, ET, HVAC, MT, & TECH ~~ excludes Truck Driving, Welding, and course ET 1013).

Out-of-State Tuition

$2,821.00 $217 per credit hour (Out-of-State)

Registration Fee

$533.00 Activity Fee — $12 per credit hour Student Services Fee — $9 per credit hour Safety & Parking Fee — $7 per credit hour Technology Fee — $12 per credit hour Student Government Fee — $1 per credit hour * Mandatory Student Fees are paid by all enrolled students

Total In-State Program Cost

$3,012.00

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$4,013.00

Demand Occupation(s)

51-2041.00Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
$15.48 per hour
Required Certification: None

Provider Status

Approved

Address

1515 Pioneer Drive, Harrison, Arkansas 72601

Phone Number

(870) 391-3181

Web Address

http://www.northark.edu/academics/areas-of-study/engineering-and-skilled-trades/Welding/weldingtechnology

Last Updated

Jun 30, 2026

Created

Dec 16, 2020

Renewal

Dec 09, 2026

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