Fundamentals of GTAW (TIG) welding includes safe, proper use of welding equipment and set up on AC/DC polarities, proper gas ratios and types, proper wire selection and tungsten selections for different types of metals including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum (light gauge to 1/8") material, and introduction to pulse welding. A 10-Hour OSHA online safety certification is required before classes begin. Welding instruction also requires some online work outside of class. One certification test included with course. Additional certifications available with instructor's approval at an additional cost. Contact the Adult Workforce Education Office for the tools and safety equipment required within the first week of class.

Certifications: 10-Hour OSHA General Industry Certification; T-Filet Certification
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Tools and safety equipment listed are required within the first week of class: clear safety glasses, welding hood (automatic or standard lens), welding jacket or fire retardant welders long sleeve shirt, leather work boots, pants (preferably jeans or fire retardant pants (NO NYLON CLOTHING), full leather welding gloves, chipping hammer, two wire brushes (one large and one small tooth brush size), Welder MIG pliers, and one pair of vise grip pliers or channel lock pliers. Recommended that student bring extra clear protectives lenses for welding hood.

Fee Breakdown

Category	Description	Amount
Course Fee (Basic)	Tuition	$1,491.00
Mandatory Fee	Registration Fee	$ 45.00
Mandatory Fee	OSHA Certification	$ 32.00
Mandatory Fee	Book Fee	$ 45.00
Mandatory Fee	Ulinc	$ 180.00
Mandatory Fee	Student Fees	$ 51.00
Mandatory Fee	Supply Fee	$ 430.00
Mandatory Fee	TIG D 1.2 GTAW	$ 175.00
Mandatory Fee	Material Fee	$ 100.00