School of Mining, Energy and Manufacturing

Welding Applied Certificate

Applied Certificate

Program Overview

If you're interested in a hands-on trade, check out Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Welding Applied Certificate program. We’ll get you started on a career that offers a lot of options, great mobility and excellent pay.

Welders are in high demand—in oil and gas, mining, manufacturing and construction. You need to be good with your hands and enjoy working with tools. You also need to be a problem-solver and a team player who’s able to follow instructions.

Welding Applied Certificate is a 20-week program offered at Sask Polytech’s Regina campus. Build your knowledge and skills in operating welding equipment and performing basic welding operations. You’ll get hands-on instruction in:

  • general shop practice and shop safety
  • oxy/acetylene fusion welding
  • cutting processes
  • gas metal arc welding
  • shielded metal arc welding

Apprenticeship Credit

With this Saskatchewan Polytechnic credential, you may be eligible for credit towards apprenticeship training. To learn more, contact the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC).

Trade to Degree

The Bachelor of Applied Management (BAMgt) degree provides journeypersons the unique opportunity to leverage existing education and experience into a bachelor's degree with two years of additional study. Part-time and remote options are available.

Career and Salary Information

Your Career

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.

Length and Start Date

Start Date(s):

Fall intake: August 30, 2022 to January 27, 2023


Length: 20 weeks

Locations

  • Regina

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
  • 237 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

Estimates are based on current rates and are subject to change. Amounts for a program may vary by campus. Totals shown here include all mandatory fees as well as approximate cost for books and supplies. Visit the Tuition and Fees web page for a complete breakdown of tuition and fees for this program.

 

2021/22 Academic Year

$3,875
(Steel-toed work boots are required.You may be eligible for a student loan.)

Courses

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Code
Name/Description
Credits
 
COMM 127
Fundamental Communication Skills
2
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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
MATH 125
Welding Mathematics
2
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You will learn math concepts commonly used in the Welding trade. After reviewing basic mathematics and basic equations, you will solve applied percent and proportion problems. You will perform Imperial and SI conversions, and calculate the perimeter, area and volume of many common shapes, as well as use Pythagorean theorem. Trade applications include using protractors and steel tapes as well as calculating stretchouts and economical layout of various plates.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Equivalent Course(s): MATH 106, MATH 130, MATH 170, MATH 187, MATH 299
Potential Learning Method(s): Independent Study, Lecture/Theory, Online, Prior Learning
METL 100
Metallurgy and Heat Treatment of Metals
2
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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 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.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 24.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Independent Study, Lecture/Lab, Online - Individual, Prior Learning
PRNT 114
Blueprint Interpretation
2
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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.
Credit Units: 2
Course Hours: 30.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, 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 104
Cutting Processes
4
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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 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.
Credit Units: 4
Course Hours: 60.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Independent Study, Lecture/Lab, Online - Individual, Prior Learning
WLDR 121
Gas Metal Arc Welding 1
1
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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.
Credit Units: 1
Course Hours: 20.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Theory, Prior Learning
WLDR 122
Gas Metal Arc Welding 2
6
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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.
Credit Units: 6
Course Hours: 90.0
Prerequisites(s): WLDR 121(concurrent)
Potential Learning Method(s): Lab/Practical, Prior Learning
WLDR 123
Oxy-Welding
5
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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.
Credit Units: 5
Course Hours: 68.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning
WLDR 124
Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1
3
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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.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 40.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning
WLDR 125
Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2
5
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You will continue developing practical skills in using the SMAW process (including vertical fillets).
Credit Units: 5
Course Hours: 80.0
Prerequisites(s): WLDR 124(concurrent)
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning
WLDR 126
Shielded Metal Arc Welding 3
3
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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.
Credit Units: 3
Course Hours: 50.0
Prerequisites(s): WLDR 125(concurrent)
Potential Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Prior Learning
WORK 113
Work Experience
0
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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.
Credit Units: 0
Course Hours: 60.0
Potential Learning Method(s): Prior Learning, Work Experience - Group, Work Experience -Individual

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. 

See links below to get more information about PLAR and detailed PLAR candidate guides for courses in this program.


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.


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

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

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