Welding Technology: TIG Welding (GTAW)
Welding Technology: TIG Welding (GTAW)
This certificate provides students with the technical knowledge and skill, in the oxyacetylene cutting and GTAW welding, to be able to enter into a welding career either in the field or shop environment. With these new skills, students will be able obtain entry level employment as a welder鈥檚 helper in the field or as a beginning welder in a production setting welding thin materials.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and ability in oxyacetylene cutting, beginning SMAW welding process, and safety.
- Demonstrate knowledge and ability in the GTAW welding process, welding symbols, and safety.
- Differentiate between each of the welding processes used in the welding industry.
- Demonstrate knowledge of AWS welding codes.
Required Courses (6 units) | Units | |
WEL-95A | Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 3 |
WEL-95B | Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) | 3 |
This Program Pathway will allow a full-time student to complete this program in 8-12 months. For students who require a part time pathway, please see a counselor for more information.