Welding Techniques

Program Overview

The welder is respected on any job site or shop floor as a person who works with their hands and understands the foundational theory needed to get the project finished. If you want to be ready to write your welding ticket test in less than a year, Fanshawe’s Welding Techniques program will get you there.

Program Structure

The Welding Techniques program is designed to provide students with the essential skills and knowledge required for a successful career in welding. This program is structured as follows:

• Program Length: 30 weeks
• Two academic levels, including a mandatory work placement.
• Students will complete a 120-hour unpaid work placement to gain practical experience.
• Offered at multiple campuses including Kincardine, Simcoe, and St. Thomas.
• Full-time offerings available with various start dates.

Throughout the program, students will learn a wide range of skills necessary for today’s fast-paced workplaces, including health and safety, blueprint reading, applied math, and various welding techniques. The program emphasizes both theoretical knowledge and practical training, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to enter the workforce as skilled welders.

Featured Experiences

• Mandatory work placement to gain real-world experience and industry connections.
• Hands-on training using real-world industry equipment.
• Development of skills in health and safety, blueprint reading, and various welding processes.
• Opportunity to test for welding tickets based on expertise level upon completion.

Career Options

Graduates of the Welding Techniques program have a variety of career options available to them in Canada. Here are some potential job roles:

• Welder: Fabricate and repair products using various welding equipment according to layouts and technical drawings.
• Welder Fitter Trainee: Assist in the fitting and assembly of welded components, gaining hands-on experience in the field.
• Apprentice Boilermaker: Work under the supervision of experienced boilermakers to learn the trade and develop skills in metal fabrication.
• Construction Millwright: Install, maintain, and repair machinery and equipment in construction settings.
• Industrial Mechanic/Millwright: Troubleshoot and repair industrial machinery, ensuring optimal performance in manufacturing environments.
• Ironworker: Install and reinforce steel and other metal structures, contributing to the construction of buildings and bridges.
• Pipefitter: Assemble and install piping systems, ensuring they meet specifications and safety standards.

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