Certified Gas Tungsten Arc Welder (Skills Certificate) · Sierra College

This certificate can be completed in 2 semesters. The Certified Gas Tungsten Arc Welder Skills Certificate prepares students for jobs in specialty fabrication shops fabricating and welding mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum in thickness ranges of 16 gauge to 1/8 inch. A skills certificate is designed to provide career technical skills for the focused subject area. Students will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their skills through performance-based tests. Students who successfully pass will be awarded industry-recognized Welder Qualification Test Records (industry certifications).

Required Courses

Course	Title	Units
WELD 0001A	Introduction to Welding and Fabrication	2
WELD 0001B	Basic Welding Fabrication	2
WELD 0003A	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Mild Carbon Steel on Sheet and Plate	2
WELD 0003B	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding of Mild Carbon and Stainless Steel on Sheet and Plate	2
WELD 0003C	Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certifications on Sheet and Plate	2
Total Units		10