These introductory courses will give you the basic skills to take on simple welding projects safely. Each faculty member is CWB certified in the process, which they teach. You will learn techniques hands-on in the modern welding lab in the Kawartha Trades and Technology Centre of Fleming's Sutherland Campus. The Kawartha Trades and Technology Centre opened in September 2014. This $36.6 million, 87,000 square foot trades and technology skills training facility is built to LEED environmental and energy efficiency. The labs feature:
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MECH313
Shielded Metal Arc Welding is one of the oldest and most common arc welding processes. This introductory level course will guide the student through the basic theory and safety aspects of the process. Hands on training will be conducted in a shop setting where common welding rods, joint types and positions will be discussed and practiced. PPE Required, Long Sleeves without cuffs, Long Pants without cuffs, Steel Toed Shoes or Boots, Safety Glasses. No Hoodies or polyester clothing allowed. Optional PPE. Welding Helmet, Hearing Protection, Welding Gloves. For more information on safe practices in a welding shop please see CSA W117.2
MECH314
Gas Metal Arc Welding is the arc welding process used by many home hobbyists and in high production welding. This introductory level course will guide the student through the basic theory and safety aspects of the process. Hands on training will be conducted in a shop setting, common joint types and positions will be discussed and practiced. PPE Required, Long Sleeves without cuffs, Long Pants without cuffs, Steel Toed Shoes or Boots, Safety Glasses. No Hoodies or polyester clothing allowed. Optional PPE. Welding Helmet, Hearing Protection, Welding Gloves. For more information on safe practices in a welding shop please see CSA W117.2
MECH315
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding is often used by artists and hobbyists for fabricating items with high precision as it is one the finest of the arc welding processes. This introductory level course will guide the student through the basic theory and safety aspects of the process. Hands on training will be conducted in a shop setting, common joint types and positions will be discussed and practiced. PPE Required, Long Sleeves without cuffs, Long Pants without cuffs, Steel Toed Shoes or Boots, Safety Glasses. No Hoodies or polyester clothing allowed. Optional PPE. Welding Helmet, Hearing Protection, Welding Gloves. For more information on safe practices in a welding shop please see CSA W117.2
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