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Welding and Fitting

Humble brag – our NOVA Career Centre in Chateauguay is the Québec’s vocational education Centre of Expertise for Welding.

Welders are in high demand across the province. It’s a hot career choice (pun intended).

You will graduate ready for a successful career in the industry, trained and prepared to pass the practical welding certification examination conducted by the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB). Your training will include welding using modern equipment with common arc welding processes including Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG), Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG). Learn to work with materials such as mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum. You will also build your own projects by selecting, planning, and demonstrating metal fabrication techniques using the most current metal fabricating equipment and a variety of welding processes.

Offered at

Nova

Cost (subject to change)

$692.45

Program Duration

16 months
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FAQs

Are there job opportunities upon graduation?

Employment opportunities exist in a vast array of companies. Everywhere you look, things are welded; from construction sites, to the aerospace industry, to transportation and pipelines. The possibilities are endless.

Will my training be recognized in other provinces?

Many of our students are now working in other parts of Canada and the United States. The Canadian Welding Bureau, which is recognized from coast to coast, certifies welders in Canada.

What salary could I expect upon entering the work force?

Salaries vary, depending on a number of variables, but the average starting wage for a welder in Quebec is $26/hour.

Prerequisites

  • A high school diploma, or
  • Be at least 16 years old and have Secondary 4  English, Math, and French, or
  • Be at least 16 years old and have Secondary 3 English, Math, and French. You will have to take classes at the same time as you study your trade to obtain Secondary 4 credits in English, Math, and French. Don’t worry – we can help with that path., or
  • Be at least 18 years old and pass the General Development Test

Don’t meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry!  Contact Nova today for help finding your path to the trade program you want.

Are you applying from outside of Canada? Visit our International page for more info on how to register.

Welders are in demand across the province, and the country!
Apply now and get started on your path to a rewarding career.

 

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Program Specifics

Code Statement of competency Hours Credits
801-712 Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process 30 2
801-722 Become aware of occupational health and safety rules 30 2
801-737 Produce sketches and drawings 105 7
801-743 Apply concepts of metallurgy 45 3
801-757 Interpret drawings and specifications 105 7
801-762 Cut ferrous and non-ferrous metals 30 2
801-776 Use cutting and shaping equipment 90 6
801-782 Prepare parts 30 2
801-792 Apply the SMAW process 30 2
801-807 Weld steel parts using the SMAW process 105 7
801-813 Apply the GTAW process 45 3
801-825 Weld steel parts using the GTAW process 75 5
801-834 Weld aluminum parts using the GTAW process 60 4
801-844 Produce basic assemblies 60 4
801-852 Apply the GMAW process 30 2
801-868 Weld steel parts using the GMAW process 120 8
801-874 Weld aluminum parts using the GMAW process 60 4
801-884 Produce simple assemblies 60 4
801-891 Apply the FCAW process 15 1
801-908 Weld steel parts using the FCAW process 120 8
801-912 Apply the SAW, RW and PAW processes 30 2
801-927 Interpret drawings and specifications for complex assemblies 105 7
801-935 Produce assemblies of medium complexity 75 5
801-941 Communicate in the workplace 15 1
801-958 Produce complex assemblies 120 8
801-963 Modify assemblies 45 3
801-974 Repair assemblies 60 4
801-981 Use job-search techniques 15 1
801-996 Enter the work force 90 6
  1800 120

 

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