Catalog Info
Effective Term
Fall 2014
WebAdvisor Title
GTAW and GMAW Certification
Credit Hours
2.00
Contact Hours Per Week
2 (for 15-week classes)
Course Description
Course topics introduce certification requirements for all-position Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and/or Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) in accordance with the standards of the American Welding Society (AWS). Submitting test specimens to the local materials laboratory is optional and requires an additional fee. Students must wear clothing appropriate to a welding environment. It is recommended that students bring a pair of slip-joint pliers to class. NOTE: Course topics help students prepare for welder certification by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and/or American Welding Society welder certification, but certification is not included in this course.
Pre-requisites
TAMJ-120 or TAE Apprentice Coordinator/Instructor Permission
Course Satisfies MACRAO Requirements
No