Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Certificate of Achievement

Program Description

This certificate is designed to provide students with training in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). GTAW is commonly known as TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas Welding). Students will work with Steel, Stainless Steel and Aluminum in both plate and pipe applications. Industry Certifications are stressed.

The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program.  Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway.  It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.

Division

Applied Technology, Transportation & Culinary Arts

Department

Welding Technology

Career and Academic Pathway (CAP)

Manufacturing, Industry, Transportation

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Show an understanding of the safety precautions for working in a welding lab and demonstrate an awareness of the importance of safety in welding.

  2. Use tools related to the welding industries.

  3. Read and interpret prints and shop drawings to produce quality welds.

  4. Read and understand Welder Procedure Specification to produce quality welds.

  5. Fabricate and layout parts that meet quality standard.

  6. Pass a Welder Performance Qualification Test that meets the standard of acceptability to pass a National Standard.

Program Map

GE General Education
O Available Online
Program Requirement
P Program Prerequisites

1st Semester

2 units
WELD 012
Oxy-Fuel Welding
This course provides entry-level training in oxy-acetylene welding, oxy-fuel cutting and oxy-fuel brazing.

Course Details:

2nd Semester

3 units
WELD 015
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding-Beginning
This is an introductory course in the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) or Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding process. Welding safety, equipment, and joint construction on mild steel are stressed.

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite: WELD 012

3rd Semester

4 units
WELD 016
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding - Intermediate
This is an intermediate level course in the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process that focuses on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Welding safety, equipment, basic welding-joint design, expansion, contraction, and residual stress in welding of metals are also covered.

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite: WELD 015

4th Semester

3 units
WELD 017
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding - Advanced
This is an advanced course in GTAW that introduces basic theory and application of pipe welding. Pipe weld-joint design, pre-weld fit up, basic metallurgy, weld symbols, and related codes and standards are emphasized. This course develops gas tungsten arc welding skills on pipe in 1G, 2G, 5G, and 6G as well as welding safety, equipment, basic welding-joint design, expansion, contraction, and residual stress in welding of metals.

Course Details:

  1. Prerequisite: WELD 016