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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

This certificate is designed to prepare students with
training in the Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) or Heli-Arc
welding processes.

Students working for certificates must have a basic knowledge of arithmetic, reading and writing in order to learn and work in the occupations they select.

Students must complete ALL the REQUIRED and ONE of the RESTRICTED ELECTIVE COURSES plus pass the GTAW Welding Certificate in either aluminum or stainless steel. This certification can be issued in conjunction with SBVC and the City of San Bernardino.

REQUIRED COURSES:Units
WELD023 Oxy-Acetylene Welding 3
WELD045 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 3
WELD070X4 TIG Welding 1
RESTRICTED ELECTIVE COURSES:Units
WELD027 Strength of Materials Testing: Destructive 3
or
WELD028 Strength of Materials Testing: Non-Destructive 3
or
WELD065B Welding Inspection Visual 4
or
WELD067B Structural Steel Special Inspection (ICBO) 2
Total Units9 - 11