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Gas Tungsten Arc Welder
Technical Certificate of Credit  







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Program Description

The Gas Tungsten Arc Welder (GTAW or TIG) certificate program provides advanced knowledge of theory, safety practices, blueprint reading, inert gas, equipment, and techniques required for successful gas tungsten arc welding. Program completers will receive a Gas Tungsten Arc Welder technical certificate.

Length of Program

A total of 17 credit hours is required for program completion. A part-time student enrolled two nights a week could expect to complete the program in four quarters; a day student, in two quarters.

Campus Location

The Gas Tungsten Arc Welder certificate is offered  quarterly on the Ben Hill-Irwin campus.
 

Employment Opportunities

Completers may find employment opportunities as gas metal arc welders or in one of several related areas.

Entrance Requirements

Minimum Age: 16 years or older
 

 

Curriculum
 

Course No. Title Credit Hours
WLD 100 Introduction to Welding Technology 6
WLD 101 Oxyfuel Cutting 4
WLD 103 Blueprint Reading I 3
WLD 110 Gas Tungsten Arc Welder 4
 
Total credit hours required: 17

Would you like to know more?

For more information about the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding technical certificate program at ECTC, please let us know!  You can contact the admissions office by phone or by email.
(229)468-2040 or 1(800)575-0567
info@eastcentraltech.edu

 

 

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