Skilled Trades - Welding Techniques

34-week, Ontario College Certificate Program

Program Courses

NOTE: The Welding Techniques Program is currently undergoing a"Program Renewal" process.  This renewal process will ensure we provide a quality learning experience for our students with the latest technologies and program content. The new program curriculum will be ready for delivery in Fall, 2012 and is expected to be updated on this page by mid March, 2012.

In the meantime, below is the curriculum as delivered in the 2011/2012 academic year, provided for general reference purposes.


First Semester
Course Number/ Title Credits
IX 110 Techniques Mathematics 2
WC 118 Intro to Welding/Safety 2
WC 121 Oxy-acetylene Welding 2
WC 122 Basic Arc Welding 6
WC 126 T-Joints 4
WC 127 Blueprint Reading 3
WC 128 Pipe to Plate 3
  Total 22
     
Second Semester
Course Number/ Title Credits
CS007 Persuasive Writing 3
WC 212 Pressure Plate 5
WC 217 Basic Metallurgy 1
WC 224 Pattern Development 3
WC 225 Shop Fitting 2
WC 226 Arc Welding C.W.B. Specifications 4
WC 280 Advanced Welding I 4
  Total 22
Third Semester
Course Number/ Title Hours
IX 100 Field Placement 80
WC 301 Advanced Welding II 44
  Total 124