Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

The student successfully completing the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) - Certificate of Achievement, will acquire skills to qualify for entry-level employment in industries such as food processing, aerospace, pipefitting, motorsports/autobody, and others that require the joining of alloys with concern for cleanliness and integrity on thick-to-thin materials. The student will be proficient in the setup/maintenance of the required equipment for the GTAW process, able to identify proper electrodes/fillers/shielding gases for joining a given material type and thickness, operate the required equipment in a safe and efficient manner, display significant manipulatory skills in multiple weld positions and will possess sufficient understanding of proper layout and measuring procedures. In addition, the student will be able to describe and demonstrate important employability skills such as proper work ethic, team building, and interpersonal communication practices and their importance in the workplace. Program Learning Outcomes 1. Student will demonstrate the correct use of parallel line development, radial line development, and triangulation during the layout of flat patterns for projects. During the execution of pattern development student will utilize proper measuring tools and techniques, identify the proper equipment to be used for metal fabrication/welding, while achieving a high level of accuracy in relation to fit and finish of the final product. 2. The student will demonstrate significant blueprint reading knowledge through lab exercises using symbols in accordance with American Welding Society publication 2.4 "Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing, and Non-Destructive Examinations". 3. The student will demonstrate Gas Tungsten Arc Welding practices in practical lab exercises utilizing industry accepted safety practices, equipment set up/knowledge and operation, and complete weldments free of defects or discontinuities in accordance to the applicable code or standard.

Based on the following annual enrollments, the number of students projected to complete the certificate on an annual basis is 5. Annual Enrollments 2015-2016 WELDING 082 (formerly WELDING 088A) - 21 WELDING 088 (formerly WELDING 088D) - 9 WELDING 098 (formerly MECH 081) - 37 Annual Enrollments 2016-2017 WELDING 082 (formerly WELDING 088A) - 14 WELDING 088 (formerly WELDING 088D - 18 WELDING 098 (formerly MECH 081) - 19

This certificate is designed to more closely meet the needs of business and industry in relation to specific segments of the welding and fabrication fields. Specific welding processes typically lend themselves, and are usually chosen, based on several factors: metal/alloy type to be joined, material thickness, application, service conditions, and many more. A process deemed ideal for one set of circumstances does not usually translate into being acceptable or would even be considered for a different application. This certificate will allow the student to focus on the skills and abilities they will need to enter their chosen field as soon as possible, and allow the employer to more easily identify them as qualified candidates. Upon completion of this certificate, the student will be able to: 1. Display significant knowledge and manipulatory skills in the GTAW process regarding safety procedures, equipment use and maintenance, process understanding and application, and proper selection of electrodes, filler metals, and gases for specific materials joining of various alloys and thicknesses. 2. Identify and address any defects or discontinuities present in welds performed with the GTAW process, and how to effectively repair or prevent future occurrences as outlined in the applicable code, standard, or determined by eventual service requirements. 3. Demonstrate the skills needed to accurately layout and fabricate the various components needed to complete a weldment based on a specific design or blueprint. Parallel line, radial line, and triangulation methods will be used for pattern development. Proficiency in the use of hand tools, metalworking equipment, and various measuring devices will be apparent and applied during the layout and fabrication process. 4. Describe and demonstrate important employability skills such as proper work ethic, team building, and interpersonal communication practices and their importance in the workplace.

Core Requirements WELDING 82 Introduction to Welding and Cutting Processes for the Trades - 7.5 UNITS WELDING 88 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Processes - 7.5 UNITS WELDING 98 Metal Trade Layout, Forming, and Fabrication - 5 UNITS TOTAL UNITS: 20