Job Roles Program Description The Industrial Welding program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design and build products by cutting and joining materials. Program content consists of: Oxyacetylene welding and cutting Shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, plasma cutting, air arc gouging, aluminum and stainless steel welding Blueprint reading Hand and power tool use including drill press, band saw, hydraulic press and metal shear

Entrance Requirements Applicants should be currently enrolled in or have successfully completed credits or equivalent standing from a Canadian school in: Grade 10 Math (20S) (Applied Math recommended) Grade 10 English Language Arts (20F) For further information regarding entrance requirements and the Mature Student option to the College, refer to the application/admission process on the College's web site. A successful career in Industrial Welding usually requires: Good hand/eye coordination Good physical health Ability to work in demanding and diverse environments Mathematical aptitude Program Length/Start Dates/Location: Full-time students - 10 months Half-time students - 2 school years Class hours: Morning - 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Afternoon - 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Day - 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Evening - 3:45 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location - Henlow Campus Start Dates - September, November, February and April Work Practicum The Industrial Welding program features a four-week Work Practicum placement in a local workplace which provides students with valuable on-the-job training and experience. Students will apply skills learned in the classroom and develop new skills through working within an actual employer's facility. Apprenticeship Students who successfully complete this program with a minimum average of 70% in both theory and practical, gain employment and register as an apprentice within 2 years of graduating, will receive credit for Level 1 In-School Apprenticeship Training. Employment Opportunities Graduates of this program usually find employment as welders and fitter-welders with welding contractors and manufacturing companies. The Cumulative Employment Rate for graduates of this program for the period of July 2003 to June 2008 is 98%. The median wage for students graduating from this program between July 2007 and June 2008 is $15.60 per hour. 2010/2011 Tuition Fee/Costs* Tuition: $4,200.00 Books: (issued by instructor) $100.00 Total Due: $4,300.00 Additional Student Purchase Supplies: $235.00 *Tuition may be subject to change. Course Content - Industrial Welding Course Code Grade Level Course Name Course Requirement(s) IW-010 8361 15S Introduction to Welding Students are introduced to oxyacetylene welding, brazing and cutting as well as oxyacetylene safety, WHMIS training and project building. None IW-020 8203 20S Hand & Power Tools Students have an opportunity to study and practice using hand tools, fasteners and power metal working equipment including basic layout and project work. None IW-030 8363 20S Basic Arc Welding In this course, students study arc welding safety, power sources, electrode characteristics and weld joint design. Basic arc welding is performed in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions. None IW-040 8365 30S Positional Arc Welding This course involves fillet welding in the overhead position and also includes training for CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau) certification in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions. 8363 IW-120 8881 15S Introduction to Heavy Industrial Technology This course includes advanced welding techniques with groove welds in the flat and horizontal positions. 8365 IW-060 8371 40S Projects & Testing Students have an opportunity to build a variety of projects using various welding and cutting processes in order to enhance their layout and fitting skills. 8366 IW-070 8366 30S Introduction to MIG Welding Students learn to set up and operate Gas Metal Arc Welding equipment (MIG) and includes MIG welding in all positions which is an essential component for any production welding application. This course also involves project fabrication. None IW-080 8370 40S Advanced MIG This course involves welding of specialty materials such as stainless steel and aluminum using the Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) process.  Students are taught how to use a variety of welding gases and consumables used in the manufacturing industry as well as project building. 8366 IW-090 8368 30S Introduction to TIG This course includes equipment setup and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG) in all positions using welding specialty materials such as stainless steel and aluminum. 8361 IW-100 8373 40S Applied Specialties This course involves the study of applied mathematics, blueprint reading and interpretation of welding symbols. Specialty processes such as air arc gouging, plasma cutting and metallurgy are also included. None IW-110 8372 40S Applied Welding Work Practicum: This provides students with an opportunity to hone and exhibit their skills in the workplace. 8361 +5 other course credits within the program IW-050 8369 40S Advanced Arc Welding (optional) This course is optional after completion of the Industrial Welding program and includes advanced training for CWB and Red Seal certification. 8881 IW-055 7997 40S Applied Technology (optional) This course is optional after completion of the Industrial Welding program and includes the study and practice of Pressure Pipe welding procedures. 8369 More links.