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GTAW Production Welder (TIG) Occupational Certificate

Overview and Award Outcomes

Overview

This certificate will provide the student with entry-level skills and knowledge to perform as a gas tungsten arc welder (GTAW) with minimal supervision in all positions on ferrous and non-ferrous metals. You can obtain entry-level employment by just taking a few courses that will lead towards a certificate in MIG or TIG welding. Taking additional courses will provide you with the opportunity for job advancement as a welder. Welding courses are also valuable for persons who have careers or interests that require some welding knowledge.

Award Outcomes

Utilize safe working techniques and practices

Set-up welding and cutting equipment

Operate welding and cutting equipment

Produce welds with the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process in steel, stainless steel, and aluminum

Interpret blueprints and welding symbols

Preform basic lay-outs on various materials

Apply metallurgical principles to welding and fabrication processes

Determine the quality of welds

Identify steps and procedures in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding process

Career Opportunities

There are many employment opportunities available in the following areas manufacturing areas: medical/pharmaceutical, pipe/tubing, food and aerospace.

Program Requirements

Technical Studies Required 16 Credits

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
WLDG1010Practical Application for Estimating and Layout

2

WLDG1182Blueprint Reading for Welders

2

WLDG1220Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I

3

WLDG1225Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II

3

WLDG1235Gas Tungsten Arc Welding III

3

WLDG1245GTAW Fabrication Methods

3

General Education Required 0 Credits

General Education Elective 0 Credits

Technical Studies Elective 0 Credits

Total Occupational Certificate Credits 16

Semester Sequence

Offered at Brooklyn Park Only

First Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
WLDG1220Gas Tungsten Arc Welding I

3

WLDG1182Blueprint Reading for Welders

2

Total Credits 5

Second Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
WLDG1010Practical Application for Estimating and Layout

2

WLDG1225Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II

3

Total Credits  5

Third Semester

Course NumberCourse TitleCourse Credits
WLDG1235Gas Tungsten Arc Welding III

3

WLDG1245GTAW Fabrication Methods

3

Total Credits  6

Graduation (16 Credits)

Semester listings reflect the recommended sequence.  Due to circumstances beyond our control, the information herein is subject to change without notice. 

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