Intermediate GTAW Welding – 30-Hour Training

Welding is vital to many industries in the Magic Valley, and the demand for skilled welders continues to rise. This 30-hour intermediate course builds on the fundamentals learned in GTAW Level 1, providing advanced training in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW).

Students will refine their theory and techniques while welding complex joints in various positions on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, working with both pipe and plate materials.

Take your GTAW skills to the next level and gain hands-on experience for career advancement!

Walk Away With

  • Training that will include 20+ hours of a hands-on demonstration of proper welding processes
  • Training that will prepare you for your welding qualification exam through the American Welding Society (optional)
  • Certification of completion provided by CSI Workforce Development

Welding, Soldering, and Brazers

Average Wages: $48,940

Projected Growth Over 10 Years: 2%

Demand Level: High, with about 45,800 annual jobs opening. 

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for individuals who:

  • Have completed GTAW Level 1 and want to advance their skills.
  • Seek to refine their welding techniques on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
  • Want hands-on experience with complex joint configurations on pipe and plate.
  • Are looking to enhance their welding abilities for career growth and industry certifications.

What Will I Learn?

  • Weld pipe in the 5G position on carbon steel.
  • Perform fillet and lap welds in 2F and 3F positions on various thicknesses of carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
  • Gain a deeper understanding of welding theory, electrical characteristics, and troubleshooting in the GTAW process.

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Instructor Bio

Eric Auclaire