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Welding


Location(s):  Moose Jaw    Prince Albert    Regina    Saskatoon   

Welding is a certificate program. It provides knowledge and skill development in operating welding equipment and performing basic welding operations using current welding practices.

You will receive training in:

  • oxygen/acetylene fusion welding

  • ARC, MIG and TIG welding processes

  • operating fabrication equipment

  • using blueprints

  • general shop practice

  • shop safety

Length: 34 weeks

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Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared to meet initial fabrication and repair demands in the welding industry. They may find employment in refineries, the construction industry, pulp and paper mills, manufacturing plants, processing plants, mines or repair shops.

Trade time and academic credit may be available for graduates who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices. Please contact the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) for further information.

For more information about career opportunities related to this program, contact Student Employment Services at the campus nearest you.

Program Details

Start Date(s): September

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Admission Requirements



Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for a program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through a special admission assessment. Interested individuals should still apply. Applicants are automatically considered for special admission. However, some specific admission requirements may still need to be met. You must review the details and program specific documentation concerning Special Admission.


The majority of SIAST programs have established ACCUPLACER© cut scores and Post-Secondary Success Requirements. Depending on the program, additional specific admission requirements may still need to be met.


ACCUPLACER ©     

ACCUPLACER© Cut Scores
for this program

70Arithmetic
55Reading
Post-Secondary Success

Post-Secondary Success Requirements
for this program

One year post-secondary studies


Admission Method

First Qualified/First Admitted

The First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process is used for the majority of SIAST programs. When we determine that you meet the program's admission requirements, you will be offered admission based on the date you fully qualify for the program. The earlier you provide the appropriate documents and information that qualify you for admission to the next intake, the earlier you might begin your studies. Your application, once qualified, is always considered for the next intake.

Applicants to programs with multiple intakes in an academic year remain in the application pool until the last intake for that academic year has begun. Programs using the FQFA process receive applications year round and maintain an application pool for each academic year. Qualified applicants who are not offered a seat must reapply for the next academic year.

Sponsored programs or programs targeted to specific groups do not accept applications year round or maintain an application pool.

Tuition and Fees

  • For complete details on tuition and fees for this program, click here to access the SIAST campus Tuition and Fee Schedules.

Learning Method(s)

SIAST offers a variety of learning methods for course delivery. The following learning methods are available for some of the courses in this program.
      Classroom
      Home Study
      Online
      Work-based Training

Please refer to the course descriptions for course specific learning methods.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Availability

SIAST recognizes that adults learn in many different ways and through many different means. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.

Frequently asked questions regarding PLAR for this program are answered in the Fact Sheet. A detailed Candidate Guide, which includes a self-audit for all PLAR-ready courses, has been developed for this program. This information guides a candidate through all steps in the PLAR process.



Transfer Credit and Future Study Options

SIAST may recognize formal learning from other educational institutions.



Courses
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  • COMM 127  Industry Communications

    • You will practice fundamental employability skills related to oral and written communications. You will also practice employability skills related to working effectively with others. You will learn personal employability skills and the effect of attitudes and behaviours on a successful job search.

    2.0 Credit Units
    30.0 Lecture hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Independent Study, Work Based Delivery, Prior Learning, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard

    Equivalent Course(s):   BCOM 120    COMM 127A    COMM 185    COMM 187    COMM 191    COMM 193   

  • EQPT 103  Fabrication Equipment

    • The course covers the proper use and maintenance of the hand tools and the shop equipment used in welding and fabricating shops in industry.

    4.0 Credit Units
    60.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Work Based Delivery

  • MATH 125  Industrial Mathematics

    • The course covers whole numbers, common and decimal fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion, angular measurements, and length, area and volume measurements in the Imperial and metric system. You will also learn to perform calculations as applied to the trade.

    2.0 Credit Units
    30.0 Lecture hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Independent Study, Prior Learning

    Equivalent Course(s):   MATH 1402    MATH 170    MATH 186    MATH 187    MATH 191    MATH 294    MATH 299    MEAS 105    MEAS 182   

  • METL 100  Heat Treatment of Metals

    • You will become familiar with the physical and chemical properties of commonly used metals in the welding trade. You will study the effect of the heating and cooling cycle involved in welding operations (with particular attention given to the heat affected zone). You will also review the use of heat to correct distortion and to change the physical properties of metals, and the classification system for identifying metal.

    2.0 Credit Units
    30.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

  • PRNT 101  Blueprint Interpretation

    • You will develop your ability to read and interpret basic welding and fabricating drawings. The course covers the basic elements of a blueprint, weld symbols, joint types, structural shapes, developing a bill of material and using the Imperial and metric systems of measurement.

    5.0 Credit Units
    75.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

    Equivalent Course(s):   PRNT 184   

  • PROJ 102  Shop Projects

    • Constructing various welding projects will help you develop welding and steel fabricating skills.

    4.0 Credit Units
    60.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

    Equivalent Course(s):   PROJ 180   

  • SFTY 103  Welding Safety

    • Your studies will focus on general safety as it applies to the welding trade. You will learn how to use firefighting equipment, organize a shop for safe welding operation and safely transport and store welding supplies. You will also learn basic rigging techniques. You will study and receive certification in WHMIS and be introduced to the articles of Occupational Health and Safety Act that apply to the trade.

    2.0 Credit Units
    30.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

  • WELD 103  Oxy-Acetylene Welding

    • You will learn how to safely operate and maintain oxy-acetylene equipment as used in the welding trade. The course covers the types of flames and their chemistry, the selection of filler metal and a comparison of fusion and braze welding. You will also develop practical skills in fusion welding of 14 gauge steel in the flat and vertical positions, braze welding on mild steel in the flat position and braze welding on cast iron in the vertical position.

    6.0 Credit Units
    90.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

  • WELD 104  Cutting Processes

    • You will acquire skill in using freehand and guided methods for cutting mild steel. The freehand method is used to make straight cuts in 14 gauge and straight cuts, bevel cuts and pierce holes in the plate. The guided method is used to do straight cuts, bevel cuts, and cut circles from plate. You will also be introduced to plasma arc cutting.

    4.0 Credit Units
    60.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

  • WELD 105  Gas Metal Arc Welding

    • You will be introduced to the gas metal arc welding process that is most commonly called MIG welding. The course content includes setting and adjusting welding equipment for MIG welding of steel and aluminum, and selecting the mode of metal transfer, the size and type of filler wire and the type of shielding gas to be used. You will learn how to make MIG fillet welds in the flat, vertical and horizontal positions, and full strength groove welds in the flat and vertical positions. You will also become familiar with flux core welding.

    8.0 Credit Units
    120.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

  • WELD 106  Gas Tungsten Arc Welding

    • You will be introduced to the gas tungsten arc welding process that is most commonly referred to as TIG welding. You will learn how to set up and adjust TIG welding equipment required for welding mild steel and aluminum. The course covers the types of electrodes, shielding gases and electrical current types used in TIG welding. You will develop practical skills in welding mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum in the flat position.

    2.0 Credit Units
    30.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

  • WELD 107  Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1

    • You will be introduced to the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. The course content includes types of power sources, electrical characteristics of welding circuits, and mild steel and low alloy electrodes. Practical training will develop your skill in welding beads in the flat, vertical and horizontal positions and producing fillet welds in the horizontal position.

    8.0 Credit Units
    120.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

  • WELD 108  Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2

    • You will continue developing skill in using the SMAW process. The course content includes vertical and overhead fillets, arc air gouging and other common applications of the SMAW process.

    11.0 Credit Units
    165.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

  • WELD 109  Shielded Metal Arc Welding 3

    • The course will help you develop skill in the SMAW process for welding in the flat, vertical and horizontal positions. You will practice full strength groove welds in the flat, vertical and horizontal positions. The groove weld is subjected to bend testing and is evaluated against a standard similar to that used in journey or ASME code qualification tests.

    8.0 Credit Units
    120.0 Other hours

    Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab


    Optional Courses
  • PRAC 184 Work Experience

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