Program Description

Not financial aid eligible. The Welding Process Technology GTAW Certificate is designed for those students that want to concentrate on the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). A process commonly referred to as tig welding. Students that complete the GTAW certificate will be proficient in GTAW on carbon steel, aluminum and stainless-steel sheet, plate, and tube.

This certificate is comprised of courses taken from the Welding Process Technology diploma and may be earned in conjunction with the diploma.

Accreditation

Northland Community & Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Learner Outcomes

1. Student will demonstrate proper safety practices and procedures at all times.
2. Student will perform conversions of standard inch and metric measurements.
3. Student will follow detailed verbal or written instructions given by an immediate supervisor to set up and carry out specific job assignments.
4. Student will perform general housekeeping duties to maintain workspace, equipment, and tool cleanliness.
5. Student will interpret symbols and blueprints accurately for a variety of welding projects.
6. Student will troubleshoot and solve common problems involved with everyday use of a Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GMAW) machine.
7. Student will visually examine all work for discontinuities.
8. Student will demonstrate effective oral and written communications with all clients and customers with respect for diversity of culture, age and gender.
9. Student will demonstrate professional workplace habits including punctuality, attitudes, behaviors, and craftsmanship expected of the welding industry.
10. Student will demonstrate effective oral and written communications with coworkers with respect for diversity of culture, age, and gender.

Supplies–Tools

• Auto-darkening helmet
• Safety glasses
• FR welding jacket or welding sleeves
• Tig welding gloves
• Carbon steel scratch brush
• Stainless steel scratch brush
• Welder plier
• 10” locking adjustable plier
• 8” slip-joint plier
• 10” Adjustable wrench
• Soapstone
• Wax pencil
• 12” combination square
• Pocket scribe
• Tape measure (16’ recommended)
• 4.5” right angle grinder
• 5 – 60gr flap discs to fit grinder
• 5 – grinding stones to fit grinder
• Toolbox or Tool bag to fit everything