Full-time Programs
WELT - Welding Techniques
Program Entry
September
Program Length
One-Year Ontario College Certificate | PENDING APPROVAL
| Contact: | E-mail: |
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| John Grieve | jgrieve@loyalistc.on.ca |
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Highlights
- Gain the experience needed to succeed in the growing and demanding fields of welding and fabrication.
- Acquire the knowledge and confidence required as a Welder Fitter – you could be involved in the construction and fabrication of mining equipment, machinery, bridge truss systems, transportation such as subway cars, buses, and the aerospace fields.
- Learn to interpret engineering drawings, as well as industry codes, standards, and welding procedures.
- Earn outside certificates as a Certified Welder, Structural Steel Plate Fitter or become a Certified Welding Inspector.
- Base salaries start at $32,000. With experience and government certification potential earnings increase substantially to $45,000 plus.
Career Opportunities
The Welding Techniques Certificate prepares graduates to enter a wide range of occupations, including Certified Welder, Welder Fitter, Apprentice Welder, Apprentice Structural Steel Plate Fitter, Apprentice Boilermaker, Apprentice Construction Millwright, Apprentice Ironworker, Apprentice Pipe Fitter, and Inspection.
Program Description
Welding Techniques is a two-semester certificate program. Students learn and develop the skills and knowledge required to enter the welding, fabrication and millwright industry.
Through hands-on learning in our shops – equipped with welding, cutting and testing equipment – graduates are prepared to meet industry standards and requirements. They learn to interpret blueprints, welding symbols, fitting techniques, semi automatic cutting, robotics, welding ferrous and nonferrous metals, along with welding pipe, channel, and other structural forms. Students also learn structural layout and inspection of weld defects while developing skills required in the industry. Applicants with work experiences or other types of non-credentialed learning may be eligible for credits and are able to challenge the first level of the Welding Apprenticeship (fee pending).
Students are also able to obtain certification with the Canadian Welding Bureau (C.W.B.) in our test centre for the following welding certificates:
- Gas Metal Arc Welding (G.M.A.W.) Flat Position
- Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (G.T.A.W.) Fillet
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding (S.M.A.W.) Four Positions
- Flux Cored Arc Welding (F.C.A.W.) Flat Position
- Metal Cored Arc Welding (M.C.A.W.) Flat Position
- Also offered is the Welding Inspector Certificate through the Canadian Welding Bureau Centre for Learning (part of the C.W.B. Group)
Approximate Cost
Tuition/Fees: $2,953 (two semesters)
Books and Supplies: $650
Admission Requirements
Required academic preparation –
- OSSD/OSSGD or equivalent with courses in the general, advanced, (C), (U), (M) or (O) level
OR
- Mature applicant
Recommended academic preparation –
- Welding and grade 12 mathematics
Curriculum
Semester One
COMP 1003 Computer Applications 1
Students are introduced to Microsoft Office software. The basics of Microsoft Word are learned and Microsoft Excel is used with engineering applications.
MATH 1014 Technical Math 1
In this course students develop basic analytical skills and prepares them for further studies in mathematics. Topics include the use of calculators, basic number operations, basic algebraic operations, functions, percentages, inequalities, units and measurement and solving word problems.
WELD 1001 Welding Theory 1
An introduction to the theory and practice of welding to give the student a strong background in the various fabrication processes. Oxyacetylene welding, brazing, cutting, G.M.A.W. (Gas Metal Arc Welding), S.M.A.W. (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), and G.T.A.W. (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) will be covered.
BUSI 1013 Occupational Health and Safety 1
Rights and responsibilities under the OHSA are outlined. Safety related to the uses of overhead cranes, forklifts, proper hook-ups lifting loads, and awareness to safety concerns within the industry are introduced.
WELD 1000 Welding 1
This course focuses on the various fabrication processes. Oxyacetylene welding, brazing, cutting, Shielded Metal Arc welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc welding (GMAW) Gas Tungsten arc welding (G.T.A.W.) in the flat and horizontal positions and includes the safety procedures and the electrode identification will be studied.
WELD 1002 Blueprint Reading and Layout 1
This course will focuses on the use and application of equipment, tools, fasteners, and processes used in fabrication practices in the welding industry. Interpretation of plans for the actual fabrication of small projects. Techniques for layout, fitting, squaring, tacking, and fabricating will be developed.
Semester Two
COMP 1008 Computer Applications 2
This is a continuation of Computer Applications 1, where students further enhance their skills with software applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Prerequisite: COMP 1007
WELD 1004 Welding Theory 2
This course introduces Flux Cored Arc welding and Metal Cored Arc welding, robotics, welding and cutting different beam, channel, and angle. Following specifications from shop drawings as well as rolling and bending steel will also be interpreted.
MATH 1025 Mathematics 2
Mathematical principles will be used to work out problems associated with fabrication processes in developing rolled plates, cones, inlet pipes, and structural steel components. Mathematical concepts will be used in the preparation of material handling, cost estimating, project management and production planning estimates.
WELD 1006 Metallurgy 1
The study of different metals and how they react to welding, distortion, and stress will be outlined. Students will examine types of steel and the proper welding methods and electrode filler metals to be used. Different destructive and non-destructive testing will be preformed as well as an introduction to welding inspection be implemented.
WELD 1003 Welding 2
Students will learn Shielded Metal Arc welding (S.M.A.W.), Gas Metal Arc welding (G.M.A.W.) Gas Tungsten arc welding (G.T.A.W.) in the vertical and over head positions. Students will also learn different fitting techniques and will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to prepare them for the Canadian Welding Bureau Certification at the end of the second semester . Full size robot welders and instruction on programming and manipulation associated with robotics will be introduced.
WELD 1005 Blueprint Reading and Layout 2
Advanced interpretation of drawing and symbols for the actual fabrication of large projects. Techniques for layout, fitting, squaring, tacking, welding, and fabricating will be practiced.
