# Entry-Level Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (Certificate of Proficiency)

Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Trade & Industry

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Introdution to GTAW, GMAW, and SMAW welding process with concentration on GTAW.  Basic math, print reading, and layout skills and knowllede will be taught to prepare students for entry-level employment as a GTAW welder.

Learning Outcome(s):

1.  Successful students will identify, evaluate and effectively apply safety issues as they pertain to welding lab safety, occupational safety and personal safety.
2.  Successful students will identify, evaluate and effectively demonstrate how to produce acceptable fillet and groove welds in all positions using gas tungsten arc welding.
3.  Successful students will identify, evaluate and effectively demonstrate how to set-up, adjust, operate and shut down advanced parameters on gas tungsten arc welding equipment.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Program Requirements** | | 15 |
| IT 108 | Technical Mathematics | 3 |
| WELD 100 | Welding I | 3 |
| WELD 115 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 3 |
| WELD 135 | Print Reading for Welders | 3 |
| WELD 160 | Metal Layout for Fabrication | 3 |
| **Total** | | **15** |