- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Covers shielding gases, electrodes, equipment, and practical applications including light gauge welding, repair etc. Majority of the welding will be done on mild steel with limited use of stainless steel and aluminum included. CSA approved leather steel toed boots and 100% cotton coveralls required.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.0
Domestic fees
$673.05
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Describe the GTAW process.
- Identify the function of the electrode in GTAW.
- Identify the function of the shielding gases in GTAW.
- Identify the basic components of a GTAW work station.
- Identify applications of GTAW.
- Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the GTAW process.
- Identify the safety requirements for GTAW.
- Describe types of GTAW power sources.
- Identify controls on GTAW power sources.
- Identify types of shielding gases used in GTAW.
- Describe flowmeters and gas regulators.
- Identify the types of GTAW electrodes.
- Assemble GTAW equipment.
- Describe joint preparation for GTAW.
- Identify weld defects common to GTAW.
- Strike an arc using both the touch start and the high frequency methods.
- Weld stringer beads in the flat position on mild steel sheet.
- Perform fillet welds in various positions on lap and tee joints as determined by the Instructor.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below is one offering of WELD 0110 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 30847
Dates
Sat Oct 19 - Sat Nov 23
- 5 weeks
- CRN 30847
- Domestic fees $673.05
Status
In Progress and Full
This course offering is in progress and full. Please check this page for other currently available offerings or subscribe to receive email updates.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19 - Nov 23 | Sat | 08:30 - 15:00 | Burnaby NE08 |
Instructor
Bernard Magee
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No final grade is recorded in this course, and no statement of attendance or completion is issued. Steel toed boots and 100% cotton coveralls, fire retardant coveralls or others recommended for welding are acceptable. 100% cotton coveralls can be purchased from the Burnaby BCIT Bookstore. No class on November 9.
Winter 2025
Below is one offering of WELD 0110 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 10216
Dates
Sat Feb 22 - Sat Mar 22
- 5 weeks
- CRN 10216
- Domestic fees $673.05
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 22 - Mar 22 | Sat | 08:30 - 15:00 | Burnaby NE08 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- CSA-approved steel-toed safety boots are required for this course. Coveralls that are 100% cotton, fire retardant or recommended for welding are also required.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.