Revised 8/2026

WEL 136 - Welding III (Inert Gas) (2 CR.)

Course Description

Studies Tungsten and metallic inert gas procedures and practices including principles of operation, shielding gasses, filler rods, process variations and applications, manual and automatic welding, equipment and safety. Lecture 1 hour. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 4 hours per week.

General Course Purpose

WEL 136 is designed to provide students with advanced technical knowledge and practical skills in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). The course focuses on the precision and metallurgy required for inert gas

 processes across various applications, including manual and automatic operations. It specifically prepares students for high-standard industry requirements, such as the AWS D17.1 Aerospace Welding certification.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to test for their American Welding Society (AWS) Certification in D17.1 Aero Space Certification