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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. 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

Jan 27 | 20008 , Saturday, 8:30 am -2:30 pm

Feb 17 | 20034 , Saturday, 8:30 am -2:30 pm

Mar 23 | 20052 , Saturday, 8:30 am -2:30 pm

Apr 27 | 20186 , Saturday, 8:30 am -2:30 pm

Delivery method: In-class

Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre

May 25 | 40112 , Saturday, 8:30 am -2:30 pm

Jun 22 | 40177 , Saturday, 8:30 am -2:30 pm

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

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. 


Delivery method: In-class

Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre

Apr 06 - Apr 13 | 20152 , 2 sessions, Saturday 8:30am-3:30pm

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

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. 


Delivery method: In-class

Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre

Mar 09 - 16 | 20167 , 2 sessions, Sat, 8:30 am-3:30 pm

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

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

Dec 2 - Dec 9 | 80142 |  2 sessions, Saturday  8:30am-3:30pm

Apr 27 - May 04
| 20151, 2 sessions, Saturday  8:30am-3:30pm

Phone 1-888-823-8734 and select option 1 to register
Flux Core Arc (fluxcore) Welding

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 2023 | dates to be announced

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