{
  "college": "college-of-the-desert",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Building & Energy Systems Professional",
  "id": "building-energy-systems-professional--welding-gtaw-noncredit",
  "name": "Gas Tungsten Arc Welding",
  "award": "Certificate of Completion",
  "department": "building-energy-systems-professional",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.collegeofthedesert.edu/programs/energy-systems-technology/welding-gtaw-noncredit/",
  "blocks": [
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "This program provides the necessary industry-standard recognition according to the American Welding Society (AWS) QC10 specifications in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) in partial requirements of Level One, Entry Level Welder. Industry certification provides the student an opportunity to demonstrate to potential employers evidence of competency for entry-level positions in the welding industry."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Learning Outcomes\n\n#### Learning Outcomes\n\nUpon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:\n\n1.  Students will demonstrate proper welding techniques using GTAW welding equipment in all four positions.\n2.  Students will demonstrate fabrication techniques including measuring, bending, cutting, and fitting."
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### Program Requirements\n\n#### Program Requirements"
    },
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "WELD 313A",
          "title": "Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding",
          "units": "0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "WELD 313B",
          "title": "Intermediate Gas Tungsten Arc Welding",
          "units": "0",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "WELD 313C",
          "title": "Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding",
          "units": "0",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}