Through classroom and lab/shop activities; theory associated with the handling, preparation and process for common production base metals, GTAW electrode and filler metal classifications relative to base metals and joint criteria; proper electrode and filler metal selection and use based on metal types and thicknesses; safe and correct set up of the GTAW workstation; welding on carbon steel, aluminum and stainless steel base metals covering various weld joints in the flat (1F & 1G) and horizontal (2F & 2G).