WELD 134B - GTAW (Tig)

Credits: 4

Description
Provides classroom and laboratory instruction in the proper techniques, skill development, and proficiency of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Tig) of mild steel in flat positions.

Student Learning Outcomes

Identifies and describes personal protective equipment related to the welding trade, along with welding safety practices related to specific hazards or environments.
Describes the physical and mechanical characteristics of metals and explains how to identify base metals.
Explains and demonstrates safe start up and shut down of a GTAW machine, as well as identify the filler metals used with the process.
Describes basic welding techniques for GTAW, and explains how to produce basic weld beads.

Prerequisite: None