Continuing Education
Cost: $169
This introductory one-day 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.
Delivery method: In-class
Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre
Please select one of the dates below:
Jan 15 | 20239, Saturday, 8:30 am-2:30 pm
Feb 12| 20266, Saturday, 8:30 am -2:30 pm
Mar 12 | 20284, Saturday, 8:30 am -2:30 pm
Cost: $295
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.
Delivery method: In-class
Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre
Apr 23-24 | 20481, 2 sessions, Sat & Sun, 8:30 am-2:30 pm
Cost: $295
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.
Delivery method: In-class
Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre
Nov 20-21 | CRN 80221, 2 sessions, Sat & Sun 8:30am-3:00pm
RESCHEDULED to Dec 10-11, Fri, 5:30-10:00, Sat, 8:30-2:30- subject to being rescheduled to January 2022- watch website and email for updates.
Mar 26 & Apr 2 | 20433, 2 sessions, Sat 8:30am-3:00pm
Cost: $295
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.
Delivery method: In-class
Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre
Nov 27-28 | 80220 2 sessions, Sat and Sun 8:30 am-4:30 pm Cancelled Due to Flooding in the Fraser Valley-
RESCHEDULED Jan 22-23 | 20501 sessions, Sat and Sun 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Apr 8-10 | 20444, 3 sessions, Fri, 6:30-9:30pm, Sat &Sun, 8:30am-2:30pm
Cost: $219
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.
Delivery method: In-class
Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre
Offered in Fall 2022 | dates to be announced