Welding Applied Certificate

Location(s): Delivery details below

The Welding Applied Certificate program may be offered at any SIAST campus subject to a needs assessment, and is delivered off campus through continuing education.

Length: 20 weeks

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment in refineries, construction, pulp and paper mills, manufacturing or processing plants, mines or repair shops.

Trade time and academic credit may be available for graduates who find employment in the trade and register as apprentices. Please contact the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) for further information.

For more information about career opportunities related to this program, contact Student Employment Services at the campus nearest you.

Program Details

Start Date(s): Varies

For more information, contact:

Mic MacDonald (Kelsey Campus) at (306) 659-4102
Don McPherson (Palliser Campus) at (306) 691-8264
Jim Marcia (Wascana Campus) at (306) 775-7484
Al Willms (Woodland Campus) at (306) 765-1613

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Admission Requirements

Grade 10

English Language Requirement

Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for a program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through a special admission assessment. Interested individuals should still apply. Applicants are automatically considered for special admission. However, some specific admission requirements may still need to be met. Refer to the ACCUPLACER^© cut scores and Post Secondary Success Requirements for this program below, and review additional details concerning Special Admission.

ACCUPLACER ^©

ACCUPLACER^© Cut Scores
for this program

70	Arithmetic
55	Reading

Post-Secondary Success

Post-Secondary Success Requirements
for this program

One year post-secondary studies

Admission Method

First Qualified/First Admitted

The First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process is used for the majority of SIAST programs. When we determine that you meet the program's admission requirements, you will be offered admission based on the date you fully qualify for the program. The earlier you provide the appropriate documents and information that qualify you for admission to the next intake, the earlier you might begin your studies. Your application, once qualified, is always considered for the next intake.

Applicants to programs with multiple intakes in an academic year remain in the application pool until the last intake for that academic year has begun. Programs using the FQFA process receive applications year round and maintain an application pool for each academic year. Qualified applicants who are not offered a seat must reapply for the next academic year.

Sponsored programs or programs targeted to specific groups do not accept applications year round or maintain an application pool.

Learning Method(s)

SIAST offers a variety of learning methods for course delivery. The following learning methods are available for some of the courses in this program.

Classroom

Home Study

Online

Shop/Lab

Work Experience

Work-based Training

Please refer to the course descriptions for course specific learning methods.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) Availability

SIAST recognizes that adults learn in many different ways and through many different means. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.

More about PLAR

Transfer Credit

Many SIAST students benefit from transferring credit. You may be eligible to transfer credit from or to another college or university. To learn more, visit our transfer credit web page.

Transfer credit options vary over time; this information is subject to change. Some transfer credit options for this program include:

credit is transferrable to other SIAST industrial/trades programs from the following courses: COMM 127 (Industrial Communications) and MATH 125 (Industrial Mathematics)

credit is transferrable to SIAST's Welding certificate program from the following courses: COMM 127 (Industrial Communications), MATH 125 (Industrial Mathematics), WELD 104 (Cutting Processes), METL 100 (Metallurgy and Metal Heat Treatments) and PRNT 114 (Blueprint Interpretation).

Courses
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COMM 127 Industry Communications

You will practice fundamental employability skills related to oral and written communications. You will also practice employability skills related to working effectively with others. You will learn personal employability skills and the effect of attitudes and behaviours on successful job search and career advancement.

2.0 Credit Units
30.0 Lecture hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Independent Study, Work Based Delivery, Prior Learning, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard

Equivalent Course(s): BCOM 120 COMM 127A COMM 185 COMM 187 COMM 191 COMM 193 JOBS 190 TCOM 120 TCOM 140

MATH 125 Industrial Mathematics

The course covers whole numbers, common and decimal fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion, angular measurements, and length, area and volume measurements in the Imperial and metric system. You will also learn to perform calculations as applied to the trade.

2.0 Credit Units
30.0 Lecture hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Independent Study, Prior Learning

Equivalent Course(s): MATH 1402 MATH 170 MATH 186 MATH 187 MATH 191 MATH 294 MATH 299 MEAS 105 MEAS 182

METL 100 Heat Treatment of Metals

You will become familiar with the physical and chemical properties of commonly used metals in the welding trade. You will study the effect of the heating and cooling cycle involved in welding operations (with particular attention given to the heat affected zone). You will also review the use of heat to correct distortion and to change the physical properties of metals, and the classification system for identifying metal.

2.0 Credit Units
30.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

PRNT 114 Blueprint Interpretation

You will develop your ability to read and interpret basic welding and fabricating drawings. The course covers the basic elements of a blueprint, weld symbols, joint types, structural shapes, developing a bill of material and using the Imperial and metric systems of measurement.

2.0 Credit Units
30.0 Lecture hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Work Based Delivery

SFTY 114 Trade Safety

You will learn safe working practices and study regulations related to the trade.

1.0 Credit Units
12.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Work Based Delivery

WELD 104 Cutting Processes

You will acquire skill in using freehand and guided methods for cutting mild steel. The freehand method is used to make straight cuts in 14 gauge and straight cuts, bevel cuts and pierce holes in the plate. The guided method is used to do straight cuts, bevel cuts, and cut circles from plate. You will also be introduced to plasma arc cutting.

4.0 Credit Units
60.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

WLDR 121 Gas Metal Arc Welding 1

You will be introduced to the gas metal arc welding process. The course content includes setting and adjusting the welding equipment for welding steel and aluminum. You will also receive an introduction to flux core welding.

1.0 Credit Units
20.0 Lecture hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory

WLDR 122 Gas Metal Arc Welding 2

Building on the theory learned in WLDR 121 (Gas Metal Arc Welding 1), you will develop practical skills for welding steel and aluminum, and flux core welding.

6.0 Credit Units
90.0 Lab hours

Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical

WLDR 123 Oxy-Welding

You will learn how to safely operate and maintain oxyacetylene equipment used for welding. The course includes the types of flames and their chemistry, the selection of filler metal and a comparison of fusion welding to braze welding.

5.0 Credit Units
68.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

WLDR 124 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1

You will be introduced to the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) process. The course content includes setting and adjusting the welding equipment for welding steel and electrode selection.

3.0 Credit Units
40.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

WLDR 125 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2

You will continue developing practical skills in using the SMAW process (including vertical fillets).

5.0 Credit Units
80.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

Prerequisites:
WLDR 124 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)

WLDR 126 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 3

Building on the knowledge gained in WLDR 124 (Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1) and WLDR 125 (Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2), you will continue to develop practical skills for welding in the flat, vertical and horizontal positions.

3.0 Credit Units
50.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

Prerequisites:
WLDR 125 Minimum Grade of 60 (concurrent)

WORK 113 Work Experience

You will participate in a work placement to further your understanding of workplace employer needs. You will become familiar with the industry and gain practical experience in the welding field.

0.0 Credit Units
60.0 Other hours

Learning Method(s): Work Experience - Group

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