WELD 184 — ADVANCED GTAW
Prerequisite: WELD 175 with a grade of C or higher, or have equivalent trade welding experience (as approved by instructor). Note: Students must provide safety glasses and welding gloves, and those materials which are of continuing value outside of the classroom setting. This cost will be explained at the first class meeting. Welding is a skill that requires a great deal of hand and eye coordination. Hours of practice are needed to master skills to advance to the next level or become skilled enough for employment. Class Hours: 81 lab total (when offered in the distance education format, hours will total 81) This course is an advanced welding laboratory class with emphasis on vertical and overhead welding. This class is designed for the student interested in improving their beginning skills in order to prepare for entry Chapter 4: Courses & Competencies__________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________2025-2026 Shasta College Catalog into the job force as a TIG welder. A portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.