Program information

Program description

 

Students engage in both theoretical and hands-on, practical training to perform most basic welding techniques. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to test for Canadian Welding Bureau Qualifications based on their level of expertise.It is expected that most of the graduates will be prepared to enter the workforce as a Welder following the successful completion of this program.

Students develop skills and knowledge in Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas metal Arc Welding, Flux Core Arc Welding, Metal Core Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Oxy-fuel fusion & Braze Welding, Oxy-fuel and Plasma Cutting, fabrication and layout techniques, heath and safety, metallurgy, blueprint reading and sketching, applied math, communications and introduction to computers.

 

Intake information

Start date	Campus
Fall 2023	Midland, Owen Sound

Tuition and fees

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What are the admission requirements for the Welding Techniques program?

Welding Techniques admission requirements

OSSD or equivalent with

• Grade 12 English (C or U)

Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to: www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/academic-regulations/

Applicants who have taken courses from a recognized and accredited post-secondary institution and/or have relevant life/learning experience may also be considered for admission; refer to the Credit for Prior Learning website for details:
www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/credit-transfer/

What career paths can I take as a welder?

Your Welding Techniques certificate gives you many career opportunities

Graduates may find a range of occupations in the welding field, including manufacturing and fabricating, automotive and heavy equipment production, automation, various trades unions and construction. Self-employment is another viable option upon graduation.

Is the Welding Techniques program right for me?

Looking to prepare for a challenging and rewarding career in welding and metal fabrication? Do you enjoy hands-on learning?

If so, the Welding Techniques certificate program at Georgian might be right for you!

This unique 28-week, two-semester program prepares you to enter the workplace with exceptional welding skills that are in high demand across the industry.

Enhance your skillset

Throughout the Welding Techniques program, you will:

• acquire comprehensive welding skills through practical hands-on labs
• use the latest equipment in our state-of-the-art facility
• create and read blueprints
• gain an understanding of metals and their characteristics, as well as theoretical and hands-on practical welding knowledge
• learn about safe work practices and welding inspection methods from seasoned, experienced Canadian Welding Bureau-qualified instructors

Meet learning outcomes

This program also covers the learning outcomes* for:

• Level 1 of the Welder (456A) and Metal Fabricator (437A) common core
• Level 2 welder apprenticeship programs in Ontario

*Once you sign up as an apprentice in either trade, you may be exempt from this level of in-school apprenticeship training.

Upon completion of this program, you’ll be eligible to test for Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) qualifications based on your level of competence.

What courses are included in the Welding Techniques certificate program?

Course overview

11 Program Courses
1 Communications Course
1 General Education Course

Program-specific courses

Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Welding Techniques program outline.

• WETC 1002 – Trade Calculations for Welders
• WETC 1005 – Metallurgy for Welding
• WETC 1013 – Welding and Cutting Processes
• WETC 1016 – Trades Practice and Safety
• WETC 1017 – Blueprint Reading for Metal Trades
• WETC 1018 – Shielded Metal Arc Welding Basics
• WETC 1019 – Gas Metal Arc Welding

Your course delivery method(s)

In person

This program is delivered fully in person and requires you to attend campus.

Learn MORE about program delivery methods

Please note, delivery methods are based on planning for the upcoming semester and are subject to change.