Welding Techniques (Simcoe)

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
• Flexible study options with multiple locations and start dates, including:
• St. Thomas/Elgin Regional Campus
• Simcoe/Norfolk Regional Campus
• Huron/Bruce Regional Site
• Students will be eligible to test for welding tickets based on their level of expertise upon completion

This program emphasizes hands-on training and real-world experience, ensuring that students are well-prepared for the workforce. The curriculum covers a wide range of skills needed in today’s fast-paced workplaces, including health and safety, blueprint readings, and various welding techniques.

Featured Experiences

• Hands-on welding training with real-world industry equipment
• Completion of a 120-hour unpaid work placement to gain practical experience and make industry connections
• Development of skills in health and safety, applied math, communication, and welding processes
• Opportunity to work as a welder, welder fitter trainee, or as an apprentice in various trades

Career Options

Graduates of Fanshawe’s 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.
• Welding Systems Technologist: Utilize problem-solving skills to resolve welding and tooling issues, and review testing results for improvements.
• Welder Fitter Trainee: Assist in the fitting and assembly of welded components, ensuring precision and quality.
• Boilermaker: Construct and repair boilers, tanks, and vats, often working in industrial settings.
• Pipefitter: Install and repair piping systems, ensuring they meet safety and quality standards.

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