Code
Name/Description
Credits
You will use hand and power tools to shape and finish metals.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 40.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
COMM 127
Fundamental Communication Skills
2
You will use fundamental employability skills related to obtaining and keeping a job. You will apply skills to work effectively with others and produce job-related documents. You will identify employability and practical skills to prepare effective job search materials and discuss the effect of attitudes and behaviours on a successful job search.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Equivalent Course(s): COMM 127A, COMM 127CE, COMM 187, COMM 191, COMM 193, JOBS 190, PROF 100, TCOM 102, TCOM 105, TCOM 120, TCOM 140
Potential Learning Method(s): Independent Study, Lecture/Theory, Online, Online - Individual, Print Distance Individual, Prior Learning, Work Based Delivery
EQPT 116
Layout and Template Development
3
You will develop skills in layout and template development. You will learn how to use geometric construction to layout two-dimensional figures.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 40.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
EQPT 117
Layout and Fitting
2
You will apply your layout, fitting and tacking skills in shop projects.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
EQPT 118
Metal Working Equipment
4
You will use metal working and fabrication equipment to cut, bend and form metal.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
You will study quality assurance, lean manufacturing and job planning in this introductory course. This will allow you to fully contribute to today’s competitive industry.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
MATH 136
Trade Mathematics
3
You will study basic mathematical concepts including whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percents, ratio proportion, squares and roots. You will also study the International System of Units in calculations such as finding length, capacity, mass, area and volume.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 48.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
METL 107
Metallurgy and Material Designations
3
You will learn to describe steel grades and how to identify and describe structural steel, plate, grating, pipe, tube and industrial fasteners.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 40.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
You will learn basic drawing skills and how to interpret a variety of drawings. Drawing interpretation is an essential skill because it is the language of the fabrication industry.
Credit Units: 6
Course Hours: 85.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
PROJ 106
Fabrication Projects
6
You will fabricate several projects varying in complexity and material requirements.
Credit Units: 6
Course Hours: 95.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical, Online
RIGG 105
Rigging and Electric Overhead Crane Operation
3
You will study the types, operation and control of cranes, Occupational Health and Safety aspects, load estimation, and site evaluation. You will study the capacity of cranes, as well as rigging, signalling and maintaining the crane and log books.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 48.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
You will study safety process, regulations and legislation. In order to develop safe work practices you will study safety concerns on an ongoing basis throughout the program and be evaluated accordingly.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 53.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
WLDR 142
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Theory)
1
You will develop the knowledge required to select, setup, operate and maintain shielded metal arc welding equipment.
Credit Units: 1
Course Hours: 15.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
WLDR 143
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Shop)
8
You will develop skill in welding light gauge steel in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions. Fillet welds on heavier material will be practiced in the horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
Credit Units: 8
Course Hours: 120.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical, Online
WLDR 144
Oxy-Fuel Processes (Theory)
1
You will develop the knowledge required to select, set up, operate and maintain oxy-fuel welding (OFW) and cutting equipment.
Credit Units: 1
Course Hours: 12.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
WLDR 145
Oxy-Fuel Processes (Shop)
2
You will learn to set up and use oxy-fuel equipment to weld, braze and solder.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical, Online
WLDR 146
Oxy-Fuel and Plasma Arc Cutting
2
Using manual and motorized equipment, you will perform oxy-fuel and plasma arc cutting systems in a variety of applications.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 24.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
WLDR 147
Gas Metal Arc Welding (Theory)
1
The gas metal arc welding process utilizes complex equipment and accessories. You will develop and apply a working knowledge of this apparatus. You will also be introduced to metal-cored arc welding and flux-cored arc welding.
Credit Units: 1
Course Hours: 20.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online
WLDR 148
Gas Metal Arc Welding (Shop)
8
You will focus on skill development in using the gas metal arc welding process in a variety of materials, joints, and weld positions. You will also study the operation of metal-cored arc welding (MCAW) and flux-cored arc welding (FCAW).
Credit Units: 8
Course Hours: 120.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical, Online
WLDR 149
Canadian Welding Bureau Welder Qualification
2
You will complete the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) welder qualification tests using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) process or the flat groove-fillet (1GF) test.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
WLDR 150
Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
1
You will develop skill in using the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process on light gauge steel and aluminum material.
Credit Units: 1
Course Hours: 20.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online
Industrial placements provide the learner with on-the-job training and access to potential employment. You will spend one week in industry as a requirement of the program.
Credit Units: 0
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Online, Work Experience - Group