Essentials of Welding 3

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

Course Overview -

Essentials of Welding 3 is a 5 week-long course that focuses on GTAW (TIG Welding) and is designed for both beginners and experienced welders looking to expand their TIG welding skills. This course introduces and applies the fundamentals of TIG welding through hands-on instruction and practical application. Students will learn TIG welding techniques across a variety of materials, including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. While completion of Essentials of Welding 1 and 2 is not required, prior welding experience is recommended before enrolling in this course.

Learning Outcomes -

• At the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the ability to:




• Demonstrate proficiency in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG) by performing welds across a variety of joint configurations, processes, and materials with improved accuracy and consistency.


• Apply appropriate material preparation techniques by identifying, selecting, and preparing a range of welding materials in accordance with industry standards and best practices.


• Analyze and troubleshoot welding operations by identifying common weld defects, evaluating their causes, and recommending effective corrective and preventive measures.

Certification -

There are no certifications attached to this welding course. This course is for Professional Development and Personal Enrichment.

Target Audience -

• Welding professionals with foundational Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) experience who seek structured guidance to develop proficiency and consistency in TIG welding techniques and applications.

• Practicing TIG welders experiencing a skills plateau who are motivated to refine advanced techniques, improve weld quality, and achieve greater technical mastery.


• Individuals pursuing career advancement or transition opportunities who wish to acquire TIG welding competencies to enhance employability, support job mobility, or qualify for higher-wage positions.

• Skilled welders trained primarily in other welding processes (e.g., MIG, Stick) who intend to expand their capabilities into TIG welding for more precise or specialized applications.

Requirements -

Students will need to be prepared with the following in order to participate in class.

PPE Required

• Safety Glasses – We will not let you into the shop if you do not have safety glasses.


• Welding Gloves – needs to be all leather construction, driver or gauntlet style.


• Leather boots – Steel toed is preferred. Any kind of shoe with mesh will not be allowed.


• Welding Jacket – Needs to be at least a fire resistant (FR) jacket. Leather works really well; it's just expensive.


• Welding Helmet – a welding helmet with shade 10 as a minimum. I do not recommend buying cheap helmets from Amazon. They tend to break quickly. If you are on a budget, Harbor Freight is a decent alternative to the expensive name brand welding helmets.


• Welding Cap – Some sort of baseball hat or welding cap to cover your head from sparks.

Tools Required

• Chipping hammer


• Large Wire Brush


• Vice Grips – for handling hot materials.


• Welpers

There are many places you can purchase these items around town, such as Cal Ranch, Home Depot (a little more expensive), and Harbor Freight. If you go to welding supply stores like Norco or Airgas and tell them you are a student, they should give you a little discount. We do have a few extra hand tools you can borrow if you are unable to get them.

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