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Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies

Welding

Welding Essential Skills- One Day Course

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. 

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.

Recomended to bring own welding gloves availabe from Weldcor. Extras may be availble to borrow.

Hair should be tied back.


Delivery method: In-class

Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre

Sep 21 | 80119 , Saturday, 8:30 am -2:30 pm

Oct 5 | 80120 , Saturday, 8:30 am -2:30 pm

Nov 2 | 80121 , Saturday, 8:30 am -2:30 pm

Phone 1-888-823-8734 and select option 1 to register.
Gas Metal Arc (mig) Welding

Cost: $315
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, and safety boots. If you do not bring appropriate clothing and footwear, your access to the welding shop will be limited.

Recommended to bring own welding gloves available from Weldcor. Extras may be available to borrow.

Hair should be tied back.


Delivery method: In-class

Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre

Nov 16 & 23 | 80132 , 2 sessions, Saturday 8:30am-2:30pm

Phone 1-888-823-8734 and select option 1 to register.
Shielded Metal Arc (stick) Welding

Cost: $315
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, and safety boots. If you do not bring appropriate clothing and footwear, your access to the welding shop will be limited.

Recomended to bring own welding gloves availabe from Weldcor. Extras may be availble to borrow.

Hair should be tied back.


Delivery method: In-class

Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre

Oct 19 & 26 | 80131 , 2 sessions, Sat, 8:30 am-2:30 pm

Phone 1-888-823-8734 and select option 1 to register.
Gas Tungsten Arc (tig) Welding

Cost: $315
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, and safety boots. If you do not bring appropriate clothing and footwear, your access to the welding shop will be limited.

Recomended to bring own welding gloves availabe from Weldcor. Extras may be availble to borrow.

Hair should be tied back.


Delivery method: In-class

Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre

Nov 30 & Dec  7 | 80133 2 sessions, Saturday  8:30am-2:30pm


Phone 1-888-823-8734 and select option 1 to register.