WELD 212 - Preparation for Welder Certification in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding G.T.A.W./T.I.G.

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 2
Lab Contact Hours: 2
Description: Obtaining American Welding Society (AWS) Welder’s Certification is desirable to gain acceptance into a welding-related skilled trade. Each skilled trade employment requires a unique certification, for which the student must learn skills needed for specific welding procedures and processes. This course will focus on developing the skills needed in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding to successfully pass an appropriate AWS Certified Welder performance test. Tests may be taken on ferrous or non-ferrous material, along with passing a visual and destructive examination of their weldments. To receive credit in this class, students must successfully pass an AWS Certification test on a specified procedure required for their selected welding process.

Prerequisites: WELD 119 or consent of department.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Spring Only
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