TIG Welding I Short Course

What You Will Learn

In this short and intense course the student will apply welding safety and develop skills in gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) processes. The student will learn to set up the GTAW Workstation correctly and safely. A review of power sources and polarities and filler metal identification will be made. Students will perform welding procedures in flat and horizontal positions with fillet and groove welds, and maintenance of GTAW equipment. Students will be required to purchase and use personal protective equipment (PPE). The following items are required:

• Welding Helmet, with #10 Lens
• Welding Cap
• Safety Glasses
• Gloves
• No tennis shoes or sandals. Must wear closed toe shoes/boots.
• No shorts or short sleeves allowed in lab. Must wear jeans and cotton long sleeve shirt.