Welding and Fabrication Technology

This course introduces you to the fundamentals of reading blueprints. You'll learn to interpret structural drawing, pressure vessel drawings and piping drawings.

Pre-requisites:

• WLDG 232

Learners will gain an understanding of the strategies and skills required for effective communication in a professional environment. Topics include active listening, conflict resolution, writing industry specific reports and documents, developing interview skills, and giving and receiving feedback.

This course introduces you to non-destructive and destructive testing methods. You will also learn about metallurgical properties of steel, welding codes, standards and specifications.

In this course, you will be introduced to the key principles and practices of effective personal finance, while exploring how to articulate your personal financial goals in terms of end results and action steps. You will use digital platforms to obtain relevant financial information, and you will examine the personal traits and required procedures for entrepreneurship. The course includes an exploration of the uses and features of key financial statements, and you will have hands-on practice developing a business plan.

This course introduces you to the fundamental mathematical principles that you will need to meet the requirements for a welder. You'll explore the trade applications of fractions and decimals, as well as metric and imperial conversion and geometric problems. You'll learn to solve problems using percentage and ratios. You'll also learn to do trigonometry calculations and offsets for piping systems.

This course provides students with the opportunity to develop practical welding skills while adhering to shop safety procedures. Students will develop practical skills in oxyfuel cutting and perform gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux-cored arc welding (FCAW)  in multiple positions on mild steel. They will gain hands-on experience with welding processes for various joint configurations and structural shapes. Through practice, students will use inspection tools to measure weld coupons.

This course introduces students to the fundamental theory required to work safely and effectively as a welder. Students begin by examining important procedures for working with hazardous materials, as well as safety regulations and standard practices for climbing, lifting, rigging, and hoisting. Students will explore hand tools and power tools, electrical concepts related to welding, how to perform equipment setup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and oxyfuel cutting with specialized equipment, as well as the theory of GMAW, FCAW, and MCAW welds on mild steel.

This course equips students with the foundation for analyzing basic joints and weld types and identifying weld faults and distortion. Through practice, students will demonstrate safe material handling procedures. Students will establish an overview understanding of metallurgy, hardfacing process and heat treatment process. Through activities, students will develop skills to identify welds and welding symbols and interpret drawings. Additionally, this course will introduce students to oxyfuel, plasma arc and carbon arc cutting and gouging, submerged arc welding processes as well as GMAW, FCAW and MCAW on Mild Steel Pipe. Finally, students will distinguish the characteristics of aluminum and how it affects the welding process.

In this lab, you will learn how to perform fillet and groove welds in all positions on mild steel plate and pipe using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process.

This course provides opportunities to practice intermediate welding skills. Students will perform gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) and metal-cored arc welding (MCAW) in multiple positions on mild steel., as well as cutting and gouging using the plasma arc and carbon arc processes. Students also perform gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) and metal-cored arc welding (MCAW) on aluminum and mild steel. In addition, students observe and explain the submerged arc welding (SAW) process.

This course introduces you to the fundamentals of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), beginning with safe work practices and procedures. You will examine the correct use of GTAW electrodes, filler metals and gases, as well as explore troubleshooting and maintenance procedures for GTAW equipment. You'll also examine the GTAW procedures and parameters for welding mild steel plate and pipe, stainless steel and aluminum.

In this lab, you will learn how to perform fillet and groove welds in all positions on mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum plate using the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process.

This course introduces you to the fundamentals of shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) equipment and techniques, beginning with the characteristics and applications of SMAW electrodes. You'll explore the classification and production process of cast iron and steel, as well as the characteristics, weldability and applications of carbon steels, alloy steels and alloy steel filler metals. You will also examine the SMAW process on mild steel and the weld procedures and parameters for SMAW fillet welds and groove welds. The course concludes with an examination of Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) test procedures.

This is a course on pattern development and estimating. Learners develop and apply pattern development, layout, and project estimating skills. 

Pre-requisites:

• MATH 252

In this certification lab, you will develop the hands-on skills required to perform fillet and groove welds on mild steel plate. While following the qualification standards established by the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB), you will apply the flux cored arc welding (FCAW) and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) processes, evaluate guided bend test procedures, prepare CWB test coupons for evaluation, and perform CWB fit-up, tacking and welding procedures. The skills and knowledge you gain from these lab activities will prepare you to take the CWB practical tests in the 1GF and 2GF weld positions.

Pre-requisites:

• WLDG 225

In this course, you will develop the practical skills required to weld in GTAW/SMAW in different positions on mild steel plate and pipe. Learning these skills will involve performing SMAW and oxyfuel cutting procedures; performing GTAW in the 1G, 2G, 3G, 5G and 6G positions; and performing SMAW in the 2G-5G, 5G downhill and 6G positions. 

Pre-requisites:

• WLDG 220
• WLDG 228

In this course, you will learn advanced welding theory related to Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and oxyfuel cutting procedures on mild steel, SMAW in the 2G-5G and 6G positions on pipe, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) on mild steel plate and pipe. These topics will cover cutting and welding procedures for nickel alloy and clad steels, as well as fit up, preparation and grinding procedures for both SMAW and GTAW.

Pre-requisites:

• WLDG 227
• WLDG 229

This course is designed to help you develop your hand skills in performing fillet/groove welds on mild steel plate using the FCAW & SMAW process and to prepare you to challenge the CWB practical tests in these weld positions (1GF,2GF,3GF,4GF,)

Pre-requisites:

• WLDG 303

Throughout this industrial fabrication techniques course, you'll delve into strategies for cost reduction in welding. Discover how to optimize labor, materials, consumables, and techniques. Gain insights into evaluating cost control elements relevant to weldment design and fabrication. Topics include deposition efficiency, deposition rate, operational factors, process choices, overweld control, and electrode selection. Additionally, you will learn practical applications of fabrication and best practices in the structural, pressure vessel and pressure piping construction techniques.

In this course, you will explore basic mechanized and automated welding and cutting processes and how the technology is used in Industry. (Students will be given an opportunity to connect with industry and tour their facility to see how it works.)

The Workplace Readiness course is designed to equip you with the soft skills and industry certifications that are essential for success in a dynamic work environment. Through hands-on exercises, you will develop key workplace competencies, cultivate resilience, master communication models, hone problem-solving skills, embody professionalism, and foster effective teamwork. This course integrates industry safety certifications so you enter the workplace industry-ready, equipped with safety knowledge and practice.

The cooperative work term course offers students an optional opportunity to augment their classroom learning by applying theoretical knowledge and gaining practical experience in a professional workplace setting. This course serves as a bridge between academic studies and real-world industry practices, enabling students to develop valuable skills, enhance their employability, and establish connections within industry.