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Steel GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Series (WCS03)The Steel GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Series covers the principles and techniques of steel GMA (MIG) welding. Participants learn how to set up and tune a welding machine, address safety issues, prepare metal surfaces, and perform proper welds. Practice welding includes making GMA (MIG) plug, fillet, open butt, and butt joint with backing welds. Techniques are practiced in both vertical and overhead positions followed by visual inspection and destructive testing for each type of welded joint. The program concludes with the Steel GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Test demonstrating the technician’s ability to perform all four welds in both vertical and overhead positions. All eight welds must pass both visual inspection and destructive tests. About Testing Working with automotive grade steel (18 gauge), performance-based testing includes a fillet weld on a lap joint, a plug weld on a lap joint, a butt joint with backing, and an open butt joint weld. Each weld will be performed in both vertical and overhead positions. Welds are visually inspected according to strict guidelines as explained during the Steel GMA (MIG) Welding training and practice sessions. If the welds pass the visual inspection, they are destructively tested. Welds are graded and results are determined immediately. All eight welds must pass in order to qualify. Welds that do not pass must be retaken within six months of the original test date. After six months, the entire series must be taken again to receive a qualification. Certificate of Qualification I-CAR awards eight points and issues a certificate for students who pass the Automotive Steel GMA (MIG) Welding Qualification Test. It is necessary to re-qualify within five years to maintain this status. Scheduling and Fees A minimum of two technicians from a single location is required to request the In-Shop Steel Welding Qualification Series. A current fee schedule can be accessed here. To schedule the Steel Welding Qualification series, contact the I-CAR Field Support Team at 800-422-7456. |
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