Continuing Education
Continuing Education
Cost: $115
This introductory course is suitable for beginners and those who want to improve their welding skills for employment. It is strongly recommended for agriculture students. It covers all widely used welding processes, with the most common electrodes and the safe operation of oxy-fuel cutting equipment. Fee includes supplies, cap, gloves, hearing protection, and safety glasses. Wear cotton or wool clothing, coveralls, and safety boots. If you do not bring appropriate clothing and footwear, your access to the welding shop will be limited.
Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre
Jan 12 | 20030, 1 session, Sat, 8:30 am–3 pm
Feb 9 | 20135, 1 session, Sat, 8:30 am–3 pm
Mar 9 | 20202, 1 session, Sat, 8:30 am–3 pm
Cost: $99
Prerequisite: Welding Essential Skills or previous experience
Receive thorough instruction on industrial and home hobby equipment, safe operation of equipment, and appropriate cutting tip selection. Use a selection of different cutting torches while learning to cut in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions on mild steel plate and structural shapes. Wear cotton or wool clothing, coveralls, safety boots, hearing protection, and safety glasses. Textbook: Learning module included in course cost and will be received on the first day of class.
Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre
Jan 26 | 20203, 1 session, Sat, 9 am–2 pm
Cost: $275
Prerequisite: Welding Essential Skills or previous experience
Receive thorough instruction on industrial and light duty power sources, safe use of the equipment, electrical characteristics, appropriate wire selection, and operation of the GMAW process. Use different combinations of welding wires and welding gases, while learning most types of flat, horizontal, and vertical welding on mild steel plate. Wear cotton or wool clothing, coveralls, safety boots, hearing protection, and safety glasses. Course cost includes textbook purchase, which will be distributed on the first day of class.
Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre
Jan 17–19 | 20087, 3 sessions, Thu, Fri, 5:30–9 pm, Sat, 9 am–2 pm
Apr 11–13 | 20204, 3 sessions, Thu, Fri, 5:30–9 pm, Sat, 9 am–2 pm
Cost: $89
Prerequisite: Welding Essential Skills or previous experience
Receive thorough instruction on industrial and home hobby power tools, the safe operation of cutting, grinding and drilling equipment. Use a number of common essential power tools on mild steel structural shapes and plate. This program is great for anyone looking to gain skills and knowledge with metal shop tools. Wear cotton or wool clothing, coveralls, safety boots, hearing protection, and safety glasses. Course cost includes textbook purchase, which will be distributed on the first day of class.
Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre
Feb 23 | 20205, Sat, 8 am–12:30 pm
Cost: $195
Prerequisite: Welding Essential Skills or previous experience
Receive thorough instruction on industrial and light duty power sources, safe use of the equipment, electrical characteristics, appropriate electrode (rod or stick) selection, and operation of the SMAW process. Use a variety of common welding electrodes, while learning most types of flat, horizontal, and vertical welding on mild steel sheet and plate. Wear cotton or wool clothing, coveralls, safety boots, hearing protection, and safety glasses. Course cost includes textbook purchase, which will be distributed on the first day of class.
Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre
Mar 1–2 | 20206, Fri, 5:30-9 pm, Sat, 9 am–2 pm
Apr 5–6 | 20207, Fri, 5:30-9 pm, Sat, 9 am–2 pm
Cost: $195
Prerequisite: Welding Essential Skills or previous experience
Receive thorough instruction on industrial and light duty power sources, safe use of the equipment, electrical characteristics, appropriate wire selection, and operation of the FCAW process. Use different combinations of welding wires and welding gases, while learning most types of flat, horizontal, and vertical welding on mild steel plate. Wear cotton or wool clothing, coveralls, safety boots, hearing protection, and safety glasses. Course cost includes textbook purchase, which will be distributed on the first day of class.
Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre
Feb 1–2 | 20208, Fri, 5:30–8:30 pm, Sat, 8:30 am–3 pm
Mar 15–16 | 20209, Fri, 5:30–8:30 pm, Sat, 8:30 am–3 pm
Apr 26–27 | 20210, Fri, 5:30–8:30 pm, Sat, 8:30 am–3 pm
Cost: $195
Prerequisite: Welding Essential Skills or previous experience
Receive thorough instruction on industrial and light duty power sources, safe use of the equipment, electrical characteristics, appropriate electrode and filler metal selection, and operation of the GTAW process. Use GTAW in a number of different welding applications, while learning flat, horizontal, and vertical welding on steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Wear cotton or wool clothing, coveralls, safety boots, hearing protection, and safety glasses. Course cost includes textbook purchase, which will be distributed on the first day of class.
Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre
Mar 22–23 | 20069, 2 sessions, Fri, 5:30–9 pm, Sat, 9 am–2 pm
Cost: $115
Prerequisite: Must have Instructor approval
Use our welding shop to work on projects or expand on your skills under the supervision of an experienced welding instructor. Open to people with prior welding experience only. Wear cotton or wool clothing, coveralls, safety boots, hearing protection and safety glasses. If you don`t have protection, access of shop will be limited.
Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre
CALL 604.847.5451 for scheduling options
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