Our Welding Techniques program offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a variety of welding processes, in preparation for employment in this high-demand field.
Peterborough
Fall 2013
| Program Status: | Waitlisted |
| Program Code: | WTQ |
| Location: | Peterborough (McRae Campus) |
| Co-ordinator: | Valentin Bolsterli Email |
| Credential: | Ontario College Certificate |
| Start Dates: | September 03, 2013 |
| Tuition Fees: | $1,972.50 per semester* |
| * Tuition and fees subject to change. | |
Winter 2014
| Program Status: | Accepting Applications |
| Program Code: | WTQ |
| Location: | Peterborough (McRae Campus) |
| Co-ordinator: | Valentin Bolsterli Email |
| Credential: | Ontario College Certificate |
| Start Dates: | January 06, 2014 |
| Tuition Fees: | $1,914.50 per semester* |
| * Tuition and fees subject to change. | |
Program Highlights
Please note that all courses take place at McRae Campus.
The two-semester Welding Techniques program will provide graduates with entry level employable skills for the welding field. Curriculum in the program has been aligned to the basic requirements for Level One Apprenticeship for Welding Fabrication. Labour market demand for skilled welders is high. The Welding Technniques program will introduce you to numerous welding processes and you will gain extensive hands-on experience on the most common processes used within the industry. These processes include:
- SMAW (shielded metal arc welding)
- GMAW (gas metal arc welding)
You will also be exposed to specialized processes such as:
- FCAW (flux core arc welding)
- GTAW (gas tungsten arc welding)
Basic blueprint reading, trade math, weld symbols, metallurgy, oxy-fuel and plasma cutting/gouging will also be covered. Upon successful completion of the Welding Techniques program, you will be given the opportunity to challenge a 1G weld test using SMAW. If successful, you will be issued a Welding Ticket by CWB which is valid for two years.
Career Opportunities
The welding trade offers numerous opportunities across several employment sectors and demands an incredible variety of welding skills. Examples include:
- fine precision welding of light exotic metals used in electronics, tooling, nuclear and aerospace
- welding for manufacturing and custom consumer products
- heavy structural welding of materials used in construction, building and bridge erection
- pipelines, ship and underwater welding
Note: Some of the above mentioned examples will require further education and experience.
Minimum Admission Requirements
OSSD with the majority of credits at the Workplace (E) level, including English.
Mature Students
If you are 19 years of age or older before classes start, and you do not possess an OSSD, you can write the Canadian Adult Achievement Test to assess your eligibility for admission.
Additional Costs
New books approximately $520; tools approximately $200 (plus safety boots and glasses required for the trade).
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