Gas Tungsten Arc Welder Certificate Program
GTA1 - 201612
Program Description
The Gas Tungsten Arc Welder technical certificate of credit provides instruction in TIG welding techniques. Topics include understanding the nature and culture of the welding industry, oxyfuel cutting techniques, and TIG welding processes.
Program Specific Information
Students are accepted every semester based on course and space availability.
Program Length & Availability
1 Semester
Campus Availability: Hall, Barrow, Dawson
Financial Aid
This program is not eligible for the Pell Grant but may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Admissions Requirements
Must be 16 years of age.
High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission. (Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)
Request official ACCUPLACER, SAT, or ACT test scores be sent to the Admissions Office or refer to our Admissions Assessment Procedure found here for more options: Admissions Testing – Lanier Technical College.
Curriculum
Program-Specific Core – Total of 15 Hours
Occupational-Related Elective – Choose 3 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 15
Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 15 hours in the above areas.
Graduation Plan
Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.
Semester One
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| WELD 1000 | Intro Welding Technology | 4 |
| WELD 1010 | Oxyfuel & Plasma Cutting | 4 |
| WELD 1110 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding | 4 |
| Occupational Related Elective | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 15
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.