Welding Techniques

*Domestic applicants include Canadian citizens, permanent residents, protected persons and Convention refugees.
The Welding Techniques program in Kincardine will be offered at the Tiverton Site.
Welding Techniques is a one-year Ontario College Certificate program with two academic levels, including a mandatory work placement. At the completion of the program, students will be eligible to test for welding tickets 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 completion of this program.
You’ll spend two semesters learning a wide range of skills needed in today’s fast-paced workplaces, including health and safety, blueprint readings and sketching, applied math, communication, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, introduction to computers and all-position pipe welding.
Learning welding theory is vital, but so is the practical training needed to perform the most basic welding techniques. With Fanshawe's welding program, you'll:
Students must be able to lift a bulk mass of 18 kg (40 lbs) and have the ability to dismantle and assemble large pieces of equipment. The student must be capable of working with small and delicate instruments and is required to have a high degree of fine and gross motor control.
Students entering level one of the program in January will proceed to level two of the program during the summer term.
This program is offered at more than one campus for your convenience. Learn more about the programs and services of Fanshawe’s campuses in Simcoe, St. Thomas and Huron/Bruce.
Graduates of Fanshawe’s Welding Technique Certificate program have in-demand skills supporting the architecture, agriculture, construction, manufacturing, steel fabrication, and mining industries. There are many career options to pursue, including welder, welder fitter trainee, or as an apprentice in a wide range of trades including boilermaker, construction millwright, industrial mechanic/millwright, ironworker or pipefitter. Students will be granted their Level 1 apprenticeship training.
Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduation employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Welding Techniques program:
Welder
Fabricate and/or repair products using a variety of welding equipment according to layouts, technical drawings or work orders.
Welding Systems Technologist
Use your problem-solving skills to resolve welding, tooling and stamping issues and to review destruct testing results to make recommendations for improvements.
I've always had a passion for creating something that will spark someone's vision. I signed up for a welding techniques program knowing that this would be a great start towards a career.
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
1. Health & Safety: Perform work responsibly and safely in compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
2. Mathematics: Perform trade-related mathematical calculations and technical measurements using appropriate tools and devices.
3. Engineering Drawings: Interpret engineering drawings.
4. Welding Theory: Describe the fundamentals of common welding processes.
5. Welding Applications: Demonstrate common weld applications and post-weld operations.
6. Thermal Cutting and Gouging Theory: Describe the fundamentals of common thermal cutting and gouging processes.
7. Thermal Cutting Applications: Demonstrate common thermal cutting and gouging processes.
8. Process Quality: Describe the various elements of weld quality.
9. Pattern and Template Development: Create patterns and templates for a variety of shapes.
10. Fabrication and Machine Operation: Fabricate shop projects using engineering drawings.
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OSSD (with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) stream), or equivalent, or mature applicant.
Students who do not have a high school diploma may wish to consider taking the Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) grade 12 Equivalency Certificate.
Test | Score |
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TOEFL iBT | 79 |
IELTS Academic | Overall score of 6.0 with no score less than 5.5 in any of the four bands |
CAEL | Overall score of 60 with no score less than 50 in any of the four bands. score of 80 in listening |
PTE Academic | 53 |
Cambridge English | Overall score of 169 with no language skill less than 162 |
ESL4/GAP5 | Minimum grade of 80% in Level 8, 75% in Level 9, or 70% in Level 10 |
Duolingo | Overall score of 105, with no score lower than 95 |
Level 1 | ||||
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses: | ||||
MGMT-1261 | Workplace Professionalism | 3 | ||
This course introduces students to professionalism including communications strategics, negotiation & conflict resolution, teamwork and other employment related behaviours. Students will also learn to create a professional resume and develop job search skills. | ||||
MATH-1058 | Applied Math | 4 | ||
This introductory technical mathematics course focuses on arithmetic, basic algebra, trigonometry, geometry and their applications to workplace functions. | ||||
SFTY-1008 | Health & Safety | 2 | ||
The learner will be able to practice safe workplace procedures, apply the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System, identify causes of accidents and develop preventive measures, and comply with health and safety legislation. In addition, the student will learn lockout procedures. | ||||
WELD-1020 | Blueprint Reading/Sketching for Welders | 3 | ||
The learner will be able to read drawing types, arrangements of views, alphabet of lines, sectional views, auxilary views, threaded fasteners, tolerance, drawing sets, and bill of material related to the metal working field. | ||||
WELD-1045 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding-Basic | 3.5 | ||
This course is designed to train the students at the basic level in the use of the shielded metal arc welding SMAW (stick) process. Students will be expected to weld ferrous metals using the SMAW process by selecting the appropriate machine, power source, appropriate welding accessories, selecting electrodes, preparing materials for welding, surfacing and cleaning welds. The oxyacetelyne cutting process will also be included. | ||||
WELD-1022 | Gas Metal Arc Welding Basic | 3 | ||
This course is designed to train the students in the use of gas arc metal welding GMAW, MIG process at the basic level. Students will be expected to weld ferrous metal using the GMAW process at the basic level by selecting the appropriate machine, power source, appropriate welding accessories, preparing material for welding, performing preparatory grinding accessories, preparing material for welding, performing preparatory grinding and cleaning operations. The oxyacetelyne cutting process will also be included. | ||||
WELD-1044 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding-Basic | 2 | ||
This course is designed to train the students in the use of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW, TIG) process at the basic level. Students will be expected to weld ferrous and non-ferrous metals using the GTAW process at the basic level by selecting the appropriate machine, power source, appropriate welding accessories, preparing material for welding, performing preparatory grinding and cleaning operations. |
*Total program costs are approximate, subject to change and do not include the health and dental plan fee, bus pass fee or program general expenses.