Sep 24, 2024  
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WEL 2060 - Entry Gas Tungsten Arc Welding



Clock Hours: 100

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Industry Certifications NCCER Welding Level Two Certificate

Course Description:
The goal of this course is the introduction of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) related theory and practices for the joining of carbon steel plate. Fillet and groove welds are performed in the Flat, Horizontal, Vertical and Overhead positions, using various electrodes for visual testing and bend testing.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Course Competencies:  

1. Explain gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) safety.

2. Identify and explain the function of GTAW equipment.

3. Identify and explain the function of GTAW filler metals.

4. Identify and explain the function of GTAW shielding gases.

5. Set up GTAW equipment.

6. Build a pad in the flat position with stringer beads using GTAW and carbon steel filler metal.

7. Perform multiple-pass GTAW fillet welds on carbon steel plate coupons in the following positions, using carbon steel filler metal:

  • 1F
  • 2F
  • 3F
  • 4F

8. Perform multiple-pass GTAW V-groove welds on carbon steel plate coupons in the following positions, using carbon steel filler metal:

  • 1G
  • 2G
  • 3G
  • 4G