Intro to TIG Welding

This course is designed to introduce you to the basic skills of gas tungsten arc (TIG) welding. Learn the principle set-up of TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding equipment; proper tungsten selection and shielding gases for this welding process; and the correct welding parameters for the material to be welded. Learn how to weld in different positions for a variety of weld joints using steel and aluminum. Have your own TIG welder and want to learn on it? Bring it along!

This course requires that students possess the below list of personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools from the first night on. You are welcome to bring your own, or you can check out some or all of the items from the list on the first night of class.

• Please note: most PPE is universally-sized (welding jackets sized men's XL, gloves one-size, shoe covers one-sized), and students cannot take checked-out items off-site.
   
• IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CHECK OUT WELDING LAB EQUIPMENT: plan to arrive 5-10 minutes before class so that the instruction team can assist you in checking out the items you require. You will need to sign a use agreement to check out NIC welding lab equipment.

Required attire/PPE for Intro to TIG Welding: 

• Pants (no shorts; not provided by NIC)
• Leather boots (if student doesn’t own, leather shoe covers available for checkout)
• Long sleeve cotton or flame-resistant shirt (shirt recommended, but men’s XL welding jacket available for checkout)
• Clear safety glasses (one-size glasses available for checkout)
• Leather gloves (flexible, not gauntlet-style) (one-size gloves available for checkout)
• Shade 10 welding helmet (auto-darkening preferred) (one-size available for checkout)

Tools: 

• Stainless wire brushes (standard and toothbrush style) (available for checkout)
• Pliers or vice grips (available for checkout)

Optional:

• Your personal TIG welder that you’d like to train on (please bring it on the 2nd night)

For payment options or assistance, please visit www.NIC.edu/WTCPaymentOptions.