Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) (Microcredential)

Short-term training at JCC in gas tungsten arc welding

The Gas Tungsten Arc Welding microcredential at Jamestown Community College lets you obtain skills necessary for an entry level position in the field of welding using the GTAW process and have the opportunity to earn weld certification on multiple joints, positions, and materials using GTAW according to the AWS D1.1 welding code.

Program pathway

Earn this microcredential as a part of:

How to earn

  1. Apply to JCC and choose your degree or certificate program.
  2. Work with your advisor to register for the microcredential courses.
  3. After you've completed the courses, contact the Registrar's Office to have it added to your record.

Courses

Duration: 1 Semester

Course
Credits
Requirements Met

WLD 1200: Safety & Cutting Processes

3

WLD 1370: Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

3

WLD 2270: Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

3

Gas tungsten arc welding skills

Through the program, you will:

  • Develop skills necessary for employment in the field of welding using the GTAW process.
  • Demonstrate the ability to make code quality welds on plate and pipe according to the American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 Structural Steel Code.
  • Understand welding electrodes and filler metals as demonstrated in the GTAW process.