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Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certificate
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certificate
at College of Lake County
Chicago Catalog
Learn Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Take up gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) when you’re ready to take your welds to the next level. A more complex process, GTAW produces stronger and better welds. Gain greater control over your craft with GTAW, also known as tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding. Earn your Gas Tungsten Arc Welding Certificate in 2 semesters. Your credits can build into other welding certificates or your associate degree. A GTAW certificate prepares you for entry-level work in a range of production and maintenance roles. Aerospace and nuclear industries rely on GTAW for strong, light and corrosion-resistant joins. You might also use GTAW in repairing tool and die machinery, for the same lasting qualities. Common job titles include:
- gas tungsten arc welder
- fabricator/welder
- construction trades apprentice
- maintenance and repair welder
- pipe welder
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Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
Use hand-welding, flame-cutting, hand-soldering, or brazing equipment to weld or join metal components or to fill holes, indentations, or seams of fabricated metal products.
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