Production Line Welding

Applied Certificate
Production Line Welding

Program Overview

Production Line Welding is an applied certificate program. It provides the skills needed to perform competently in a high volume, high deposition welding production environment.

This program is delivered off campus through outreach and training for industry.

Upon successfully completing WELD 115 (Gas Metal Arc Welding), you will be eligible to receive credit for WELD 105 (Gas Metal Arc Welding) in the Welding certificate program (offered at Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon campus, Saskatchewan Polytechnic Moose Jaw campus, Saskatchewan Polytechnic Regina campus and Saskatchewan Polytechnic Prince Albert campus).

Career and Salary Information

Your Career

Graduates may find employment in a shop, on an assembly line or at a construction site in the areas of manufacturing, transportation, distribution and logistics, or food and natural resources.

Length and Start Date

Start Date(s): Varies

For general inquiries, email at ConEd@saskpolytech.ca or call 306-659-4418.

For corporate training, contact training@saskpolytech.ca 

Length:

9 weeks


Locations

  • Delivery is subject to needs assessment.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Alternative Admission

Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for a program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through an alternative admission assessment. Applicants are automatically considered for alternative admission. However, some specific admission requirements may still need to be met.



ACCUPLACER©

Refer to the ACCUPLACER© cut scores for this program below, and review additional details concerning Alternative Admission using Accuplacer.

  • 250 Arithmetic
  • 243 Reading

Post-secondary

Some programs allow applicants to meet the admission grade level requirement using 15 approved post-secondary credits. Review additional information.

If the program applied to has specific course requirements, they may be met through alternative post-secondary courses. Review already approved courses that may be used for admission purposes for your programs.

Admission Method

First Qualified/First Admitted

The First Qualified/First Admitted (FQFA) process is used for the majority of Saskatchewan Polytechnic 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.

See Admission Processes for more information about this method of admission.

Tuition and Fees

For tuition information, email ConEd@saskpolytech.ca or call 306-659-4418.

Courses

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Code
Name/Description
Credits
 
INDG 100
Introduction to Indigenous Studies
1
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You will receive an introduction to the Indigenous cultural groups within Saskatchewan. You will learn about the colonization of Indigenous peoples by the Canadian state. Your studies will help you discuss current issues and explore possible solutions.
Credit Units: 1
Course Hours: 15.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
METL 114
Heat Treatment of Metals
1
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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 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.
Credit Units: 1
Course Hours: 18.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Work Based Delivery
PRNT 114
Drawing Interpretation
2
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You will develop your ability to read and interpret welding and fabricating drawings.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning, Work Based Delivery
SFTY 114
Trade Safety
1
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You will learn safe working practices and study regulations related to the trade.
Credit Units: 1
Course Hours: 12.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning, Work Based Delivery
WELD 114
Cutting Processes
1
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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 to make straight cuts, bevelled cuts and holes in plate. The guided method is used to do straight cuts, bevelled cuts and cut circles from plate. You will also be introduced to plasma arc and air carbon arc cutting.
Credit Units: 1
Course Hours: 18.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Work Based Delivery
WELD 115
Gas Metal Arc Welding
11
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You will be introduced to the gas metal arc welding process that is most commonly called MIG welding. The course content includes setting and adjusting welding equipment for MIG welding of steel and/or aluminum, and selecting the mode of metal transfer, the size and type of filler wire and the type of shielding gas to be used. You will learn how to make MIG fillet welds in the flat, vertical, horizontal and overhead positions.
Credit Units: 11
Course Hours: 162.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Online, Work Based Delivery
Total semester credits: 17

Get Credit for What You Know

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition

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

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Transfer Credit

Many Sask Polytech students benefit from transferring course credit. You may be eligible to transfer credit to Sask Polytech or to another college or university.

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