Gas Tungsten Arc Welder Certificate

GTA1

Program Description

The gas tungsten arc welder certificate provides basic training required for the gas tungsten arc welder (GTAW/TIG). Students receive instruction that emphasizes basic skills, safety, and quality workmanship. The program is ideal for the person who needs training in a basic welding operation in a brief time span. Technical courses apply to the diploma program in welding and joining technology. This certificate does not qualify for financial aid as it does not meet minimum hour requirements. (Program Length: 1 Semester Minimum)

The program emphasizes basic skills, safety, and quality workmanship.

Employment Opportunities

Welder’s helper, TIG welder

Curriculum

Essential Technical Courses (13 Credits)

WELD 1000 - Introduction to Welding Technology Credit hours: 3
WELD 1010 - Oxyfuel Cutting Credit hours: 3
WELD 1110 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Credit hours: 4

Choose ONE of the following

WELD 1030 - Blueprint Reading for Welding Technology Credit hours: 3
WELD 1153 - Flux Cored Arc Welding Credit hours: 4
WELD 1150 - Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Credit hours: 3

Total Hours: 13

Suggested First Semester classes:

WELD 1000 - Introduction to Welding Technology Credit hours: 3
WELD 1010 - Oxyfuel Cutting Credit hours: 3
WELD 1110 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Credit hours: 4 OR
WELD 1030 - Blueprint Reading for Welding Technology Credit hours: 3 OR
WELD 1153 - Flux Cored Arc Welding Credit hours: 4 OR
WELD 1150 - Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Credit hours: 3