College Diploma - Welding and Fabrication Technician (WFT)

In the Welding and Fabrication Techniques program, students will learn how to:

• Select and apply welding processes and troubleshoot welding equipment • Use a variety of destructive and non-destructive methods to test welds and acquire advanced skills in fitting and fabrication • Gain comprehensive theoretical knowledge and have extensive practical hands-on training in welding and metal cutting techniques and all major welding processes.

This program provides progressive opportunities to earn Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) certifications. Program curriculum is in line with having completed Level III of the in-school portion of the Welding Apprenticeship:

• Upon successful completion of the 2-semester Welding Techniques Certificate, graduates will have the opportunity to test for the 1GF (Flat fillet and groove welds) and 2GF (horizontal position) certification from CWB

• Once students have successfully completed 2 more semesters in the Welding Fabrication Technician program, they will have the opportunity to test for the 3GF and 4GF (vertical and overhead positions)

The program focuses on a variety of techniques and accompanying theory associated with welding ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Courses include:

• Welding Fundamentals, Welding Processes and Practice • Applied Blueprint Reading, Layout and Fitting practices • SMAW (Shield Metal Arc Welding), GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) • Robotic and CNC Operating Skills • Environmental Issues for Industry, Skilled Trades Portfolio Development • Trade Calculations and Health and Safety • Project Management

In addition, students will have an opportunity to obtain industry related health and safety certifications.