Welding Techniques (St.Thomas)

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 to succeed in the welding industry. 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 St. Thomas, Simcoe, and Kincardine.
• Students will learn a wide range of skills including health and safety, blueprint reading, and various welding techniques.

Upon completion, graduates will be eligible to test for welding tickets based on their level of expertise, preparing them for immediate entry into the workforce as a welder.

Featured Experiences

• Mandatory 120-hour unpaid work placement to gain real-world experience.
• Hands-on training with industry-standard equipment.
• Development of skills in health and safety, applied math, and communication.
• Opportunity to work with various welding processes including shielded metal arc welding and gas metal arc welding.
• Students will be qualified to work as a welder, welder fitter trainee, or as an apprentice in various trades.

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 technical drawings or work orders.
• Welding Systems Technologist: Resolve welding and tooling issues, and review testing results to recommend improvements.
• Welder Fitter Trainee: Assist in the fitting and assembly of welded components, gaining hands-on experience in the field.
• 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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