This is part of the Summer Welding Institute, but can be taken as a stand alone class as well.  Register here for just this class.

There is a $25 seat reservation that is refundable if you are qualified for Full financial aid. Total cost of the class is $1,049.

Full payment, financial assistance or a payment plan MUST BE completed and approved by WVNCC three (3) business days prior to the first day of class.    You will be dropped from the class after that date.  

NOTE:   Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify. See details about funding options here. 

This course may be eligible for college credit (WELD 202 Beginning MIG) upon successful completion.

This course introduces students to the safety, nomenclature, and set up procedures for gas and metal arc welding (MIG). Students will perform open Single-V-Groove welds on plate without backing. Students will learn how to weld in all four positions and prepare for a certification test at the end of this course.  

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West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate based on race, sex (e.g., sex, sex stereotypes, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy or parenting status), disability, religion, color, national origin, or age in admission, employment, educational programs, or activities; nor does it discriminate based on genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Further, faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination. WVNCC will take steps to assure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the college’s CTE offerings. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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This is part of the Summer Welding Institute, but can be taken as a stand alone class as well.  Register here for just this class.

There is a $25 seat reservation that is refundable if you are qualified for Full financial aid. Total cost of the class is $1,049.

Full payment, financial assistance or a payment plan MUST BE completed and approved by WVNCC three (3) business days prior to the first day of class.    You will be dropped from the class after that date.  

NOTE:   Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify.  See details about funding options here. 

This course may be eligible for college credit (WELD 206 Beginning TIG) upon successful completion.

This course will cover TIG welding training on vertical open root techniques.  Certification exam is available and included for the vertical open root, 3 position, and possible 6G pipe.

Non-Discrimination Statement

West Virginia Northern Community College (WVNCC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and does not discriminate based on race, sex (e.g., sex, sex stereotypes, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and pregnancy or parenting status), disability, religion, color, national origin, or age in admission, employment, educational programs, or activities; nor does it discriminate based on genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Further, faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination. WVNCC will take steps to assure that a lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in the college’s CTE offerings. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Full Non-discrimination notice and associated policies, procedures, and forms