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Last updated on 2025-06-16

Program overview

Program Overview

The Industrial Welding program at MITT is designed to equip students with a solid foundation in the skills and knowledge necessary for designing and building products through cutting and joining materials. This program emphasizes hands-on experience, allowing students to work independently or collaboratively using modern welding and fabrication equipment in a simulated industrial environment. Additionally, students will enhance their technical skills with essential employability skills through MITT’s Bridging to Work workshops. The program is affiliated with notable organizations such as the Canadian Welding Association (CWA) and the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB), providing students with opportunities for certification and credit towards their apprenticeship path.

Program Structure

The Industrial Welding program spans a duration of 10 months of full-time study. The program structure includes:

  • Hands-on training in welding and fabrication techniques.
  • Collaboration with peers in a learning environment that mimics an industrial welding shop.
  • Participation in Bridging to Work workshops to develop essential employability skills.
  • Opportunities to earn credit towards Apprenticeship Manitoba Level 1 upon successful completion.
  • Access to current welding and fabrication equipment.

This program does not include a work practicum or apprenticeship component, but it prepares students for further apprenticeship opportunities and certifications through the CWB.

Featured Experiences

  • Hands-on training in a simulated industrial welding shop environment.
  • Collaboration with fellow students on various projects.
  • Bridging to Work workshops that enhance employability skills.
  • Affiliation with the Canadian Welding Association and Canadian Welding Bureau for certification opportunities.
  • Potential to earn credit towards Apprenticeship Manitoba Level 1.

Career Options

Graduates of the Industrial Welding program can pursue various career paths in Canada, including:

  • Welder: Specializes in joining metal parts using various welding techniques.
  • Fabricator: Works on creating metal structures and components by cutting, shaping, and assembling materials.
  • Welding Inspector: Ensures the quality and safety of welds in various projects and industries.
  • Welding Technician: Assists in the design and implementation of welding processes and equipment.
  • Metal Worker: Engages in the production and repair of metal products, often in manufacturing settings.

 

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