Welding: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), C.T.S.

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CERTIFICATE OF TECHNICAL STUDIES PROGRAM
DIVISION: TECHNICAL DIVISION

The purpose of the Welding Program is to prepare individuals for employment in the field of welding. Instruction is provided in various processes and techniques of welding including oxyfuel cutting, carbon arc cutting, shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, flux-cored arc welding, gas metal arc welding, pipe-welding, plasma arc cutting, blueprint reading, weld symbols, and joints. After completion of this program, the student will have covered the skills designated by the AWS (American Welding Society).

Required Coures in Major

Requried grade of “C” or higher.

Required Related Courses

Total Credit Hours: 24

NOTE:

See Graduation Requirements .

Students planning to pursue a baccalaureate program should contact that receiving institution for determination of course transferability. See a listing of Delgado courses designed for transfer and not designed for transfer .

Suggested Sequence

First Semester

TECH 101 - NCCER Technical Core 3 credit hours
WLDG 101 - Introduction to Welding Fundamentals 3 credit hours
WLDG 219 - GTAW Groove Welds 3 credit hours
WLDG 220 - GTAW Basic Multi-Joint 3 credit hours

Total: 12 credit hours

Second Semester

ADOT 105 - Survey of Computer Applications 3 credit hours
WLDG 222 - GTAW Pipe 5G 3 credit hours
WLDG 223 - GTAW Pipe 2G 3 credit hours
WLDG 224 - GTAW Pipe 6G 3 credit hours

Welding: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), C.T.S.

Required Coures in Major

Required Related Courses

Total Credit Hours: 24

NOTE:

Suggested Sequence

First Semester

Total: 12 credit hours

Second Semester

Total: 12 credit hours

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 24