Instructors must possess a minimum of five (5) years of verifiable industry welding experience, including Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) applications.
Faculty must hold current industry-recognized welding certifications and demonstrate competency in AWS structural welding standards.
Instructors must also meet eligibility requirements through the Indiana Department of Education for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Trade Industrial: Welding licensure or Workplace Specialist licensure where applicable.
This 60-hour advanced program prepares individuals to perform Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) on aluminum materials commonly used in manufacturing, motorsports, transportation, marine, and aerospace environments.
Instruction focuses on AC welding applications, aluminum metallurgy fundamentals, oxide removal, heat control, distortion management, joint preparation, and fillet weld development in the 2F position.
Students develop precision torch control, filler metal coordination, and weld quality evaluation skills necessary for aluminum production and fabrication environments.
Upon successful completion, students may attempt an AWS D9.1 2F Aluminum Fillet Weld performance qualification administered by a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
Successful completion of Introduction to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG) or documented equivalent welding experience is required prior to enrollment.
Participants must demonstrate foundational welding safety knowledge and entry-level weld proficiency.
Participants must be at least 18 years of age and physically able to safely perform welding tasks in a shop environment.
Applications and interviews are accepted on a rolling basis. Students are placed into appropriate cohorts based on readiness, prerequisite completion, and available seating.