Welders are in high demand across the province. It’s a hot career choice (pun intended). J
Learn the how, what, when, where and why of welding through classroom work and real, hands-on welding in our state-of-the-art welding shop. You will learn how to repair existing welded pieces and interpret plans, specifications and procedures, to prepare and weld steel, stainless steel and aluminum parts according to different processes (SMAW, CTAW, GMAW, FCAW).
(International students MUST register through the International Students application process.)
| Program | Centre | Start date | Graduate in ... | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welding and Fitting | NOVA | TBD | 16 months | $694.90 |
| Welding and Fitting | NOVA Evening | Aug 21, 2023 | 16 months | $694.90 |
| Welding and Fitting | NOVA | Aug 21, 2023 | 16 months | $694.90 |
| Welding and Fitting | NOVA | Jan 29, 2024 | 16 months | $694.90 |
| 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 | ||
To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:
Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor’s degree
OR
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or recognition of equivalent learning
OR
Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister are required to pursue general education courses, concurrently with their vocational training, in order to obtain the Secondary IV credits they lack in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister.
This section identifies the modules or course codes for the actual programs of study in adult general education that are specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics. Functional prerequisites includes the successful completion of specific prerequisites as well as the general development test (TDG). When a DVS doesn’t require specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a dash ( – ) is displayed in the appropriate cell. For programs that lead to an AVS, specific prerequisites and the TDG do not apply (N/A).
| Language of instruction | Second language | Mathematics | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults | Youth | Adults | Youth | Adults | Youth |
| ENG-3101-1 et ENG-3102-2 ou (ENG-3070-3) | 632-306 ou (630-316) | – | – | MTH-3053-2 ou (MTH-3016-2) | 563-306 ou (568-314) |
