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Gas Tungsten Arc Basic (TIG) WELD 0110

Welding Course

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

Cost

$632.51 - $647.31 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.

Course offerings

Spring/Summer 2023

Below is one offering of WELD 0110 for the Spring/Summer 2023 term.

CRN 28452

Duration

Sat May 27 - Sat Jun 24 (6 weeks)

  • 6 weeks
  • CRN 28452
  • $632.51
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
May 27 - Jun 24 Sat 08:30 - 15:00 Burnaby
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$632.51

Important information
  1. Steel toed boots and 100% cotton coveralls, fire retardant coveralls or others recommended for welding are acceptable.
Status

Cancelled

This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.

Fall 2023

Below is one offering of WELD 0110 for the Fall 2023 term.

CRN 30847

Duration

Sat Oct 21 - Sat Nov 25 (5 weeks)

  • 5 weeks
  • CRN 30847
  • $647.31
Class meeting times
Dates Days Times Locations
Oct 21 - Nov 25 Sat 08:30 - 15:00 Burnaby
Instructor

TBD

Course outline

Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.

Cost

$647.31

Important information
  1. 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. No class on November 11.
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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