Welding Technology—Aluminum Welding

Certificate of Recognition

This program is designed for those interested in obtaining entry level skills in welding Carbon and stainless steels with an emphasis on welding Aluminum alloys utilizing the Gas Metal and Gas Tungsten Arc welding processes.


Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, successful students will have demonstrated the following:

  1. Entry level skills for welding carbon, stainless and aluminum alloys welded with the Gas Metal and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding processes.
  2. An understanding of the set-up, running and maintenance of GMAW and GTAW equipment and how to operate the equipment safely.
Advisor Office Phone
Hobson, ChrisBronze Works, Shelton360.432.9555
Kitchens, AlShop 203360.475.7312
Snell, KevinShop 204360.475.7395

Required CoursesCredits
WELD104Gas Tungsten Arc Welding*6
WELD105Gas Metal Arc/Flux Cored Arc Welding*6
WELD107Welding Technical Orientation II*5
Total Credits Required17

*See course description for prerequisite.



Source: 2009-2010 Olympic College Catalog

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