# Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) (Certificate of Specialization)

Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Welding Technology

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/orange-coast/pathways/industrial-technology/welding-technology/gas-tungsten-arc-welding-gtaw-certificate-specialization/

This Certificate of Specialization certifies mastery of skills necessary for Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Level I.

#### Program Outcomes

#### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Acquire the necessary skills training for proficiency in taking a welding qualification test for certification which may be required for employment.
2.  Improve or develop additional proficiencies required for professional growth or advancement in their current employment.

### Requirements

Review Graduation Requirements.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| WELD A101 | Arc & Oxy-acetylene Welding | 4 |
| WELD A104 | Weld Test GTAW | 0.5 |
| WELD A130 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Level 1 | 3 |
| **Total Units** | | **7.5** |

### Program Sequence

#### Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. **Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.**

**Year 1**

| Semester 1 | Units |
| --- | --- |
| WELD A101 | Arc & Oxy-acetylene Welding | 4 |
|  | Units | 4 |

| Semester 2 |
| --- |
| WELD A130 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Level 1 | 3 |
| WELD A104 | Weld Test GTAW | 0.5 |
|  | Units | 3.5 |
|  | Total Units | 7.5 |