GTAW Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) Skills — 120 Hours is a Certificate Of Completion program offered by Lynnes Welding Training in Fargo, ND. The program takes 3 weeks to complete, with a total tuition of $3,548.
Program Overview
Course description. The welding discipline covered in this course is Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Students learn welding safety and the fundamentals of GTAW (TIG) welding process. Students will also learn welding positions on edge, corner, lap and t-joints. Training teaches the student to perform production and maintenance welding on mild steel. Other areas of study include safety and equipment maintenance, oxy-acetylene and plasma cutting training.
Upon successful completion of the course the student should be:
- Diversified in the GTAW welding process.
- Proficient at performing fillet welds in all positions.
- Able to produce a quality cut with the oxyacetylene and plasma torch.
- Able to perform corner, lap, butt-joints and t-joints in all positions.
Credential. Students who have successfully completed a course will earn a Certificate of Completion.
What sets this Program apart
Student to Teacher Ratio. Our 15:1 student to instructor ratio ensures personalized attention where students receive individualized support to excel in their training journey.
Industry Based Curriculum. We prioritize industry-based curriculum to ensure students gain practical skills and knowledge aligned with current industry standards, enhancing their employability and success in the field.
Experienced Instructors with Diversified Skills. All of our instructors joined LWT with real world, industry experience first. With diverse backgrounds ranging across multiple industries, processes and metals.
Certified AWS-ATS. To become a certified American Welding Society test facility, LWT had to undergo comprehensive evaluation and meets strict criteria for equipment, personnel, and procedures, ensuring consistent and reliable testing standards. LWT received the designation in 2018- the only location in ND.
Welding booths. The welding booths utilized at all locations were custom designed by LWT and are over-sized booths that are metal on three sides with a center post welding station that allows for instruction in multiple welding positions and disciplines. Each booth has its own multi-process welding machine, other necessary equipment, and an adjustable table to custom-fit every welder.
Admission Requirements and Process
Entrance into our training program is open to almost any prospective student with a desire to learn how to weld. A high school diploma/GED is preferred but is not necessary for individual skills training courses.
Potential students are encouraged to visit the school to discuss their employment goals with the staff to help determine which course(s) best suits them. Personal interviews by phone or in person are required for admission.
General Requirements
- AgeApplicants must be at least 17 years or older to enroll in classes, however they must turn 18 by the last day of class.
- High school diploma or GEDA high school diploma/GED is preferred but is not necessary for individual skills training courses.
- Government-issued identificationLWT will need to photocopy a government issued identification card or birth certificate to verify that the applicant will be over the age of 18 by the time of graduation.
- Eye evaluationAll applicants must pass an eye evaluation, with or without corrective lenses, to prove near vision acuity on Jaeger J2 at 12 in. or greater (≥30.5 cm).
- Physical requirementsBy signing LWT's Enrollment Agreement, the student is affirming he or she can stand for long periods of time, bend, grasp, has good eyesight, can move in small areas, and is able…
- English languageOur text, films and materials require that you can read, write, communicate, and understand the English Language at a 6th grade level.
- Admissions interviewPersonal interviews by phone or in person are required for admission.
Application Process
- 1Review the catalog and choose a courseObtain a copy of the Course Catalog online at www.learntoweld.com. Potential students can also contact the school for guidance in selecting course(s), if necessary.
- 2Complete the applicationRead and complete the Application. Refer to the class start schedule to select starting date preferences.
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- 4Submit your documentsSubmit a valid photocopy of a government issued identification card, birth certificate, or passport, and pass the eye evaluation described in the admissions requirements.
- 5Submit paymentAll required items must be submitted electronically or in person along with payment. Make the check or money order payable to Lynnes Welding Training, Inc. LWT does not accept cash for tuition.
- 6Confirmation and first dayThe school will acknowledge student enrollment by phone, email or mail along with the orientation and start dates. Personal Protective Equipment is required from the first day of class; report to the school on the first day of class.
Program Schedule
Day classes. All full-time day classes meet daily, Monday through Friday from 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. The net instructional hours of our day class(es) are 8 clock hours per day, 5 days per week, 40 clock hours per week. Students are allowed one half hour for lunch.
Night classes. All full-time night classes meet Monday through Friday 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm, unless otherwise specified. The net instructional hours are 6 clock hours per day, 5 days per week, 30 clock hours per week. Night courses are offered at select campuses.
Start dates. Contact an Admissions Representative for Skills and Specialty Course Start/End Dates.
All enrollment documents must be completed prior to the first day of class. Orientation for each class is held on the first day of instruction unless otherwise announced. LWT is closed on New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Cost. Tuition $3,548; Shop Lab Fee $605; Course Materials/Textbooks $147; Safety Gear Package (optional) $750. Total tuition and safety gear package $5,050; $4,300 without Safety Gear Package. Tuition is based on the course length and time of day.
Payment. Tuition and welding supplies (if applicable) must be paid in full before the student starts the first day of class unless a funding commitment letter has been received from a pre-approved outside funding source or agency for the tuition. LWT accepts cashier’s checks, money orders, checks, Visa, MasterCard and Discover. A downpayment of $100 is required to reserve a seat in an upcoming class. All required documents and payment arrangements are preferred to be received two weeks prior to the start date.
Supplies. Leather steel toe boots are required but are not available to purchase through the school. All students are required to have a welding jacket, welding gloves, safety glasses, auto darkening helmet with extra lenses, welders cap, fillet weld gage and welper pliers for the first day of instruction; these can be purchased through the school as the Safety Gear Package ($750), which is nonrefundable once purchased.
Federal financial aid. Federal financial aid (Pell Grants and Direct Loans) is offered only for the 480 Hour Combination Welder I and 640 Hour Combination Welder II Programs, so it is not available for this course.
Other funding.
- GI Bill® funding: LWT’s 120-hour classes and higher are approved for Veterans education benefits on the GI Bill® (including Chapter 31 VA Vocational Rehabilitation).
- Trade Adjustment Act (TAA), Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and Motivational Educational Training, Inc. (MET, Inc.) may help eligible students; scholarships are listed at https://learntoweld.com/financial/scholarships/.
Curriculum
120TIG1 GTAW Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) Skills — 120 Hours: 3 weeks (120 clock hours). The welding discipline covered in this course is Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).
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Career Outcomes
Employment assistance. To assist our students in becoming employed welders, we make every attempt to expose our students to employment opportunities in the local and regional market. On a regular basis, LWT hosts local employers and employment agencies to address the students and let them know of the opportunities available in the marketplace in the welding industry. Students receive assistance to build an industry-specific resume and participate in mock interviews prior to graduation, and an alumnus who is seeking their first welding career opportunity is invited to return to LWT to practice, without cost, for up to 2 hours (requested within 60 days of graduation).
No employment is guaranteed as a result of this education.
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Why Accreditation Is Important
Lynnes Welding Training, Inc. is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), a recognized accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education. Welding Skills Courses are not classes accredited by the ACCSC.
Both ND LWT locations are approved by the ND Department of Career and Technical Education to operate as a private career school.
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
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Student Demographics
These are demographics for all students at the Fargo Campus (IPEDS, 2024).
Percentages are of total fall enrollment. 1 student whose race or ethnicity was not reported is included in that total but shown as no category, so the figures above come to 98.2% rather than 100%.
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