In this 300-hour welding course, students will learn all the basics from safety, blueprints, and welder setup, to the welding of the 5 typical weld joints, in all positions, according to the American Welding Society for the TIG (GTAW) welding process.

As students advance, we continue to build on the basics of safety and welder setup as well as the welding of the 5 typical weld joints according to the AWS. A more in-depth focus on blueprints with project-based learning and out-of-position and complete joint penetration welds.

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Upon successfully completing this course, students will have the opportunity to become a qualified welder per AWS standards, complete with industry-recognized welder certifications and certificates of completion from American Welding Laboratories.

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• Setup, usage, and safety of plasma cutter

• Shop safety

• AWS Welding symbols, terms, and definitions

• Interpretation of blueprints for practical applications

• Setup and maintenance of GTAW welding equipment

• GTAW welding of the 5 typical joints using carbon and stainless steel out of position.

• GTAW welding with project-based learning.

• Upon successful completion the opportunity to become a certified welder per AWS specifications