Fabricator - Welder

Program overview

The Fabricator - Welder program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required in the welding and steel fabrication trades. This program is highly relevant in today's job market, as metal fabricator-welders are in high demand across various industries, including oil, mining, manufacturing, and construction. Graduates can expect to enjoy competitive wages and significant career mobility, making this program an excellent pathway to enter the workforce in a skilled trade.

Program structure

The Fabricator - Welder program is structured as a 34-week certificate course offered at both Regina and Saskatoon campuses. This one-year program provides students with hands-on training in well-equipped shops, focusing on various essential skills, including:

• Benchwork and trade safety
• Communications, trade math, and print reading
• Layout, template development, and fitting
• Gas metal arc and gas tungsten arc welding
• Oxy-fuel processes and plasma arc cutting
• Rigging and electric overhead crane operation
• Shielded metal arc welding
• Shop management

Students will also have the opportunity to fabricate several projects, complete Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) welder qualification tests, and participate in a one-week work experience. Additionally, this program offers apprenticeship credit, allowing graduates to potentially receive credit towards further apprenticeship training.

Featured Experiences

• Hands-on training in well-equipped shops
• Fabrication of multiple projects to enhance practical skills
• Completion of Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) welder qualification tests
• One-week work experience to gain real-world insights
• Opportunity for apprenticeship credit towards further training

Career Options

Graduates of the Fabricator - Welder program can pursue a variety of career paths in Canada, including:

• Production Line Welder: Works in manufacturing settings, welding components for various products on assembly lines.
• Assembler Tack Welder: Responsible for tacking components together before final welding, ensuring structural integrity.
• Steel Fabricator: Engages in the fabrication of steel components for construction and manufacturing industries.
• Welding Contractor: Operates independently, providing welding services to various clients and industries.
• Maintenance Welder: Performs repairs and maintenance on equipment and structures, ensuring safety and functionality.

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