Gas Tungsten Arc Welder

2 weeks ago

Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland The Goddard School of Sugar Hill, GA Full time
Gas Tungsten Arc Welder Technical Certificate of Credit

The Gas Tungsten Arc Welder (GTAW) Technical Certificate of Credit provides instruction in GTAW techniques. Topics include understanding the nature and culture of the welding industry, oxyfuel cutting techniques, and GTAW setup and operation and GTAW manipulation techniques.

Students are accepted into the Gas Tungsten Arc Welder certificate program every semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 2 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 15 semester credit hours.

Offered at the Following Campuses/Delivery Mode:

  • South Campus (Dublin)
  • Jefferson County Center
Employment Outlook

Career Traits/Requirements

Individuals wanting to enroll in the Gas Tungsten Arc Welder certificate program must have good math skills, eyesight, manual dexterity, hand eye coordination, critical thinking skills, and the ability to apply technology to the work environment.

Students who successfully complete the Gas Tungsten Arc Welder certificate program would be ideal candidates to work for production and repair facilities. Instruction and practical application of learned skills provide a broad occupational background which appeals to prospective employers. Students interested in furthering their training, education and seeking possible job advancement could continue on in the Welding and Joining Technology diploma program.

Program Costs

Tuition & Fees: $2,162.00

Books & Supplies: $125.00

(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)

HOPE Career Grant: The HOPE Career Grant, formerly known as the Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant, is available to HOPE Grant-qualified students who enroll in select majors specifically aligned with one of 12 industries in which there are more jobs available in Georgia than there are skilled workers to fill them. To qualify, an OFTC student must be fully admitted to the college, enrolled in one of the above programs and receiving the HOPE Grant for the same term. The amount of the HOPE Career Grant award is a fixed amount for each term of enrollment:

  • 9 or more credit hours – $500/semester
  • 3-8 credit hours – $250/semester
  • 1-2 credit hours – $125/semester
  • Commercial Truck Driving – $1,000 one time award

High School students in dual enrollment and joint enrollment are NOT eligible.

Admission Requirements

OFTC may accept a student's official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:

  • COMPASS/ASSET,
  • SAT,
  • ACT,
  • PSAT,
  • PACT,
  • Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
  • HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.

The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College's transfer policy.

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