WELD 2372 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

3 Credit Hour(s)

Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) is the use of a nonconsumable electrode made of tungsten electrode to produce the weld .In this class an emphasis is placed on the making of fillet and groove welds in all positons with the GTAW process.
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

Successfully pass the AWS D1.1 Plate certification for GTAW limited thickness.
Set up and operate GTAW welding equipment.
Calculate the cubic foot per hour of inert gas for welding.

This course is not designed for transfer to four-year universities. Students should check course recommendations with the college or university to which they intend to transfer for a baccalaureate degree. The receiving institution always makes the final decision about transferability of credits.