Welding Gas Tungsten Arc

Certificate in Applied Science

25 Credit Hours

This certificate teaches beginning and intermediate welding students the principles and practices of gas tungsten arc welding carbon steel, aluminum and stainless steel sheet metal, plate and tubing.

Major Requirements

EGT 114	Welding Print Basics	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course covers the fundamentals of print reading for welding applications.Learn More

EGT 117	Welding Print Principles	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course covers welding symbols and their application to pipe fabrication.Learn More Prerequisites EGT 114

WLD 110	Welding Safety and Health	1
Lec: 1 Lab: 0 Credit:1 This course introduces safety and health hazards associated with welding and related processes.Learn More

WLD 132	Inert Gas Welding Ferrous	4
Lec: 1 Lab: 9 Credit:4 This course covers setup and adjustment of equipment and fundamental techniques for welding ferrous metals.Learn More

WLD 133	Inert Gas Welding Ferrous Tubing	1
Lec: 0 Lab: 3 Credit:1 This course covers the techniques used in gas tungsten arc welding of ferrous tubing.Learn More

WLD 137	Inert Gas Welding Aluminum Tubing	1
Lec: 0 Lab: 3 Credit:1 This course covers the techniques used in gas tungsten arc welding of aluminum tubing.Learn More

WLD 141	Weld Quality	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course introduces weld quality assurance.Learn More

WLD 152	Tungsten Arc Welding	4
Lec: 1 Lab: 9 Credit:4 This course covers gas tungsten arc welding of carbon steel or stainless steel with stainless steel filler metal..Learn More

WLD 201	Welding Metallurgy	2
Lec: 2 Lab: 0 Credit:2 This course covers the weldability of metals, weld failure, and the effects of heat on chemical, physical and mechanical properties.Learn More

WLD 228	Inert Gas Welding Pipe I	4
Lec: 1 Lab: 9 Credit:4 This course covers the techniques used in gas tungsten arc welding of groove welds on ferrous pipe.Learn More

WLD 229	Inert Gas Welding Pipe II	2
Lec: 1.5 Lab: 1.5 Credit:2 This course covers the techniques used in gas tungsten arc welding of groove welds on alloyed steel and nonferrous pipe.Learn More

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Admission into this program requires qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or TTC’s placement test. High school graduation is not required if you are at least 18 years old.