Course Overview
Covers shielding gases, electrodes, equipment, and practical applications including light gauge welding, repair etc. Majority of the welding will be done on mild steel with limited use of stainless steel and aluminum included. CSA approved leather steel toed boots and 100% cotton coveralls required.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.0
Domestic fees
$686.62 - $700.85 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Describe the GTAW process.
- Identify the function of the electrode in GTAW.
- Identify the function of the shielding gases in GTAW.
- Identify the basic components of a GTAW work station.
- Identify applications of GTAW.
- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the GTAW process.
- Identify the safety requirements for GTAW.
- Describe types of GTAW power sources.
- Identify controls on GTAW power sources.
- Identify types of shielding gases used in GTAW.
- Describe flowmeters and gas regulators.
- Identify the types of GTAW electrodes.
- Assemble GTAW equipment.
- Describe joint preparation for GTAW.
- Identify weld defects common to GTAW.
- Strike an arc using both the touch start and the high frequency methods.
- Weld stringer beads in the flat position on mild steel sheet.
- Perform fillet welds in various positions on lap and tee joints as determined by the Instructor.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of WELD 0110 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 28452
Dates
May 23 - Jun 20 Loading
- CRN 28452
- $686.62 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23 - Jun 20 | Sat | 08:30 - 15:00 | Burnaby |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Steel toed boots and 100% cotton coveralls, fire retardant coveralls or others recommended for welding are acceptable.
Confirmation
Required
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Status
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Fall 2026
Below is one offering of WELD 0110 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 30847
Dates
Oct 17 - Nov 14 Loading
- CRN 30847
- $700.85 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17 - Nov 14 | Sat | 08:30 - 15:00 | Burnaby NE08 |
Duration
5 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No final grade is recorded in this course, and no statement of attendance or completion is issued. Steel toed boots and 100% cotton coveralls, fire retardant coveralls or others recommended for welding are acceptable. 100% cotton coveralls can be purchased from the Burnaby BCIT Bookstore.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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