Registered as a Career College under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005

General Welding Skills

Woman WelderCourse length: 23 weeks

Outline:

This program combines practical, hands-on experience with units in welding theory and blueprint reading as independent study modules with instructor assistance. Instruction covers the following key areas:

 

  • Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) in the flat position to Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) standard
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) flat, horizontal and vertical to CWB standards
  • Pending completion of above, students may also train on Flux-cored Arc Welding (FCAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) machines.
  • CWB Certification tests in GMAW flat, SMAW flat, horizontal and vertical are included (one test plate per position, one retest available if required).
  • Review sessions in blueprint reading and welding theory as required.
  • Resume development/job search assistance.