Okefenokee Technical College

Okefenokee Technical College 2012-2013 Catalog

Gas Tungsten Arc Welder GTA1

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Welding and Joining Technology

Technical Certificate of Credit

Program Description

The Gas Tungsten Arc Welder Technical Certificate of Credit provides instruction in TIG welding techniques. Topics include understanding the nature and culture of the welding industry, oxyfuel cutting techniques, and TIG welding processes.

Admission Requirements

Minimum Required Age

16

High School Diploma or GED Required

Yes

Minimum credit hours for Graduation

13

Program Courses

Credits

WELD 1000 - Introduction to Welding Technology

3

WELD 1010 - Oxyfuel Cutting

3

WELD 1110 - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

4

Choose one of the following courses:

 

WELD 1030 -Blueprint Reading for Welding Technology

3

WELD 1040 - Flat Shielded Metal Arc Welding

4

WELD 1153 - Flux Cored Arc Welding

4

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