Welding Technology

• Specialization: Industrial Welding (High School)

  • Introduction to Welding Technology

    In this course, students are introduced to welding technology, including oxy-acetylene welding, brazing, and cutting, with an emphasis on hands-on welding activities. Participants will gain knowledge in oxy-acetylene safety, WHMIS training, Trade Safety Awareness, and will practice the safe use of hand tools, fasteners, and power metal-working equipment.

    Course Code: IW-200
    Grade Level: 8378 20S
    Course Requirements: None

    Hours: 110
    

  • Basic SMAW (Arc) Procedures

    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 using various electrodes.

    Course Code: IW-210
    Grade Level: 8486 30S
    Course Requirements: Introduction to Welding Technology

    Hours: 110
    

  • Metal Design/Fabrication & Oxy-Acetylene Procedures

    Students will have an opportunity to build a variety of projects, including a steel fire pit, using various welding and cutting processes in order to enhance their layout and fitting skills with hand and power tools.

    Course Code: IW-220
    Grade Level: 8414 30S
    Course Requirements: Introduction to Welding Technology

    Hours: 110
    

  • Basic GMAW (MIG) Procedures

    Students set up and operate Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) equipment and perform MIG welding in all positions, which is an essential component for any production welding application. This course also involves project fabrication.

    Course Code: IW-230
    Grade Level: 8474 30S
    Course Requirements: Introduction to Welding Technology

    Hours: 110
    

  • Advanced GMAW (MIG) Procedures

    This course involves the 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 gasses and consumables used in the manufacturing industry, along with performing more advanced project fabrication.

    Course Code: IW-240
    Grade Level: 8487 40S
    Course Requirements: Basic GMAW (MIG) Procedures

    Hours: 110
    

  • Advanced SMAW (Arc) Procedures

    This course includes advanced welding techniques and procedures on fillet and groove welds. Students will gain an understanding of fit up and preparation requirements for various joint designs.

    Course Code: IW-250
    Grade Level: 8488 40S
    Course Requirements: Basic SMAW (Arc) Procedures

    Hours: 110
    

  • Advanced Metal Design/Fabrication

    This course involves the study of applied mathematics, blueprint reading, and interpretation of weld symbols. The study of metal properties and the use of specialty welding processes in project design and fabrication are also included.

    Course Code: IW-260
    Grade Level: 8489 40S
    Course Requirements: Metal Design/Fabrication & Oxy-Acetylene Procedures,Introduction to Welding Technology

    Hours: 110
    

  • Applied Specialties & Qualifications

    This course involves training for Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) certification in the flat and horizontal positions with both the GMAW (MIG) and Flux Core Welding (FCW) processes.

    Course Code: IW-270
    Grade Level: 8503 40S
    Course Requirements: Advanced GMAW (MIG) Procedures,Basic GMAW (MIG) Procedures

    Hours: 110