WAF 231: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

In this course, students will further enhance their Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) skills by performing advanced welding techniques most commonly used in the aerospace, manufacturing and automotive industries. Materials, such as, carbon steel, aluminum, stainless steel, copper and cast iron will be used. Multiple passes will be required using positions such as 2F/G, 3F/G, 4F/G, 5F/G, 6F/G on sheet, plate and pipe. Students will apply filler metal classification and specifications, codes and standards set forth by the American Welding Society (AWS).

Level I Prereq: Academic Reading and Writing Levels of 6; Academic Math Level 1; WAF 125 minimum grade "C"

Class offerings by semester

  Winter Summer Fall

Even Years
(2022, 2024, 2026)

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Odd Years
(2023, 2025, 2027)

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offered in the daytimeDay Class (before 5 p.m.) offered at nighttimeEvening Class (after 5 p.m.) offered online Online Class
Revised: 3/30/23

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Description Hours
Credits 4
Lecture Hours 30
Clinical Hours 0
Lab Hours 90
Other Hours 0
Total Hours 120

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