Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

The certificate curriculum in welding technology is designed to provide occupational training in GAS Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). These classes are designed to meet both current and future needs in the GTAW industry. The program provides students with the practical skills and technical knowledge required to operate GTAW equipment. Students will be prepared for certification as required by employment in the GTAW industry. Employment opportunities available are Pipe Welder, Boilermaker, Fabricator, Aerospace Welder, Inspector, and Shipbuilder. The Santa Ana College welding program is a Los Angeles Certified Testing Lab Facility. The program offers training and testing for the GTAW process.

Enrollment Completer Projection is 24 students.

The goal of the program is to provide industry training for entry-level careers in gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). 

• Apply safety rules and regulations in the workshop and within industry.
• Identify parts and components of various welding machines.
• Illustrate the ability to weld in the flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
• Demonstrate the set-up, proper use, and breakdown of GTAW equipment.
• Identify basic knowledge of welding electrodes and filler metals used in GTAW welding.
• Interpret parts and vocabulary of a weld diagram.
• Identify basic weld symbols common in the GTAW industry.
• Demonstrate the ability to examine a GTAW weld efficiently.

The mission of the Santa Ana College Welding Department is to prepare students for degree and certificate attainment through coursework in welding technology programs. The department empowers all students with knowledge to make career focused decisions with a thorough education focusing on all major welding processes and equipment used in the field. The welding department values partnerships with local and regional welding and fabrication facilities. Through advisory committee meetings and local connections, faculty maintain a close relationship with employers and manufacturer representatives to stay current with industry trends and technology.

The welding department is in a continuous state of improvement and technological advancement. Due to welding and fabrication being an evolving discipline, the equipment, tools, and teaching aids continuously require updating. Furthermore, as new technologies are introduced for welding techniques and equipment, the welding department will continually seek to stay current with technology. For these reasons, faculty are constantly seeking grant funding for large purchases and introduction of new programs. Lastly, the department has connections with industry entities such as Lincoln Electric and Miller Electric. Through these connections, the department can obtain welders, tools, and component donations. Also, the industry connections give faculty and students access to specified training for their respective welding process and career.

In order to obtain an Certificate of Achievement in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding students must complete with satisfactory marks courses related to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
WELD 101	Introduction to Welding	3	y1
WELD 132	Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding	1.5	y1
WELD 153	Math/Blueprint Reading for Welders	3	y1
WELD 232	Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding	3	y1

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