Certificate

GTAW Technologies

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Program
Welding Technology Program

This program is designed to train individuals in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. This skill is used primarily in food production and dairy. Stainless steel can be used in direct contact with food. This certificate would allow an individual to gain the skills they need to work in the Manufacturing and Maintenance of food and dairy equipment or promote within a company with the added skill. Successful completion of this certificate begins a path towards becoming certified as a food-grade welder.

Degree Map

TBCC guarantees, at a minimum, the following courses each quarter for the completion of the GTAW Technologies Certificate. 

A student can transfer in or take other courses that meet the requirements.

Fall Term

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3

Winter Term

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
9

Spring Term

Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
5
  • Demonstrate GTAW welding techniques in all four positions.
  • Apply the principles of metallurgy to different welding applications.
  • Demonstrate the ability to weld a part from a blueprint.
  • Apply industry-specific safety practices in the welding lab.
  • Demonstrate head distortion minimization techniques.
  • Demonstrate Argon Purging as a corrosion inhibitor.
Total Credits
17