Welding Technology
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Specialization: Industrial Welding (High School)
Course Code Course Name IW-200 Introduction to Welding Technology IW-210 Basic SMAW (Arc) Procedures IW-220 Metal Design/Fabrication & Oxy-Acetylene Procedures IW-230 Basic GMAW (MIG) Procedures IW-240 Advanced GMAW (MIG) Procedures IW-250 Advanced SMAW (Arc) Procedures IW-260 Advanced Metal Design/Fabrication IW-270 Applied Specialties & Qualifications -
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
Level: 8378 20S
Course Requirements: NoneHours: 110
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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
Level: 8486 30S
Course Requirements: Introduction to Welding TechnologyHours: 110
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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
Level: 8414 30S
Course Requirements: Introduction to Welding TechnologyHours: 110
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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
Level: 8474 30S
Course Requirements: Introduction to Welding TechnologyHours: 110
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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
Level: 8487 40S
Course Requirements: Basic GMAW (MIG) ProceduresHours: 110
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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
Level: 8488 40S
Course Requirements: Basic SMAW (Arc) ProceduresHours: 110
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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
Level: 8489 40S
Course Requirements: Metal Design/Fabrication & Oxy-Acetylene Procedures,Introduction to Welding TechnologyHours: 110
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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
Level: 8503 40S
Course Requirements: Advanced GMAW (MIG) Procedures,Basic GMAW (MIG) ProceduresHours: 110
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