31442318Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 1 (GTAW/TIG)
Course Information
Description
Emphasis is placed on gas tungsten arc welding (TIG) techniques of carbon steel, stainless steel, and Aluminum. Development of skills and techniques on all types of joints in flat and horizontal positions.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Adhere to welding and fabrication health & safety rules, regulations, and training covered by employers

  2. Demonstrate proper GTAW equipment set-up for various welding conditions

  3. Prepare weldments from welding prints and welding symbols

  4. Produce welds of carbon steel in the 1G and 2F positions to acceptable industry standards

  5. Produce welds of stainless steel in the 1G and 2F positions to acceptable industry standards

  6. Produce welds of aluminum in the 1G and 2F positions to acceptable industry standards

  7. Apply principles of metallurgy to welding and fabrication operations

  8. Perform visual inspection of welds, parts, and assemblies

  9. Apply manufacturing principles to welding and fabrication work processes

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