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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding COA

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Submitter's Information

Name

Patrick Backes

Title

Articulation Officer and Curriculum Analyst

Region

South Central Coast

College

College of the Canyons

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Harriet Happel

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding COA

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Welding Technology (095650)

Projected Start Date

08/23/21

Catalog Description

The Welding Technology Certificate of Achievement in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) provides training to gain the technical and applied skills to perform advanced welding tasks. Course work includes a comprehensive study with an emphasis on application of advanced welding techniques and industry practices.Program completers are prepared for entry-level employment into industries such as aerospace, motorsports, petrochemical, and general fabrication.

Enrollment Completer Projections

Projected number of certificate completers year 1: 10

Projected number of certificate completers year 2: 15

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

The aerospace industry requires highly skilled welders to assemble aircrafts and aerospace machines. In order to prepare for a career in this field, relevant education and training is required along with industry recognized credentials. The addition of this certificate and its associate welding courses provides the knowledge and skills for students to apply to entry-level aerospace positions not currently offered.  The student learning outcome for the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certificate of Achievement is as follows: Demonstrate proficiency in industry recognized principles and practices as they apply to today's welding and metal fabrication industries.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

19.5 - 19.5

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

To earn Certificate of Achievement in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, students need to complete 19.5 specified units in Welding Technology coursework.

Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
WELD-112A
Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding  
2.5
Semester 1
WELD-112B
Intermediate Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
2.5
Semester 2
WELD-112C
Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
2.5
Semester 2
WELD-130
Welding Metallurgy
3.0
Semester 1
WELD-131
Non-Destructive Testing
3.0
Semester 1
WELD-132
Blueprint Reading for Welders and Fabricators
3.0
Semester 2
WELD-133
Welding Inspection
3.0
Semester 2

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Submission Details

Published at

12/01/20 - 02:29 PM

Status

Recommended

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