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Gas Tungsten Arc Basic (TIG) WELD 0110

Welding Course

International Fees

International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.

Course details

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

$659.31

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2024

Below is one offering of WELD 0110 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.

CRN 28452

Duration

Sat May 25 - Sat Jun 22 (6 weeks)

  • 6 weeks
  • CRN 28452
  • Domestic fees $659.31
    International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees.
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 25 - Jun 22 Sat 08:30 - 15:00 Burnaby
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Domestic fees

$659.31

Important information
  1. International fees are typically three times the amount of domestic fees. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
  2. Steel toed boots and 100% cotton coveralls, fire retardant coveralls or others recommended for welding are acceptable.
Status

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

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