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Welding and Fitting

Description

Program Objectives

To acquire the qualifications needed to get into the labour market; to acquire the qualifications 88355620needed to interpret plans, specifications and procedures; to acquire the qualifications needed to prepare and weld steel, stainless steel and aluminum parts according to different processes: SMAW, CTAW, GMAW, FCAW; to acquire the qualifications needed to carry out, modify and repair assemblies; to apply occupational health and safety rules; to control the quality of products built.

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Code 5695
Diploma DVS
Sector Metallurgical Technology (16)
Number of credits 120
Length of training 1800 hours
Status Program approved in 1997.

Admission conditions

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

  • Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent
    OR
  • Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning
    OR
  • Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or recognition of equivalent learning
    OR
  • Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister are required to pursue general education courses, concurrently with their vocational training, in order to obtain the Secondary IV credits they lack in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister.

Targeted professions (Link to Emploi Québec’s IMT En ligne)

Welders and related machine operators (7237)

Functional prerequisites

A person who has reached the age of 18 can be admitted to a program of study leading to a Diploma of vocational studies (DVS) based on functional prerequisites. These prerequisites, in place for those aged at least 18 years at the start date declared for the vocational training program, are: successful completion of the general development test (GDT) and obtaining and passing the tests relative to the specific prerequisites in the language of instruction and mathematics, if applicable.

This table indicates the new course codes for common core basic education (CCBE) and diversified basic education (DBE) required for the specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics for the targeted program of study. In the cases where the new course codes for the CCBE and the DBE are in progressive implementation, the old codes are indicated in parenthesis and are still valid. The equivalent course codes in basic education in the youth sector are also indicated in the table. When a DVS does not require any specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a (-) will be displayed in the appropriate field. Please note that the functional prerequisites do not apply to attestation of vocational specialty (AVS) programs.

Specific prerequisites
Language of instruction Mathematics
Adults Youth Adults Youth
3101-1 3102-2 (3070-3) 632-306 3053-2 (3016-2) 063-306 563-306

 Program content

Code Statement of competency Hours Credits
801-712 Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process 30 2
801-722 Become aware of occupational health and safety rules 30 2
801-737 Produce sketches and drawings 105 7
801-743 Apply concepts of metallurgy 45 3
801-757 Interpret drawings and specifications 105 7
801-762 Cut ferrous and non-ferrous metals 30 2
801-776 Use cutting and shaping equipment 90 6
801-782 Prepare parts 30 2
801-792 Apply the SMAW process 30 2
801-807 Weld steel parts using the SMAW process 105 7
801-813 Apply the GTAW process 45 3
801-825 Weld steel parts using the GTAW process 75 5
801-834 Weld aluminum parts using the GTAW process 60 4
801-844 Produce basic assemblies 60 4
801-852 Apply the GMAW process 30 2
801-868 Weld steel parts using the GMAW process 120 8
801-874 Weld aluminum parts using the GMAW process 60 4
801-884 Produce simple assemblies 60 4
801-891 Apply the FCAW process 15 1
801-908 Weld steel parts using the FCAW process 120 8
801-912 Apply the SAW, RW and PAW processes 30 2
801-927 Interpret drawings and specifications for complex assemblies 105 7
801-935 Produce assemblies of medium complexity 75 5
801-941 Communicate in the workplace 15 1
801-958 Produce complex assemblies 120 8
801-963 Modify assemblies 45 3
801-974 Repair assemblies 60 4
801-981 Use job-search techniques 15 1
801-996 Enter the work force 90 6
1800 120

Testimonials

tonyharriskluke

Tony Harris-Kluke, 24 from Aylmer acknowledges the support of his wife and their three kids for helping him go back to school and excel in the welding program. Tony who has grown up in a family very involved in all aspects of the construction industry has brought these experiences and skills to a new trade and never looked back. Tony’s teachers are happy to recommend him as one of their stronger students and are confident that whatever employer hires Tony will have found a talented and professional welder. “I enjoyed learning the blueprints module because it gives you the skills to start a project and plan it out fully”. Tony identifies his inner competitive spirit to do well as the main driving force behind his ambition. “I want to have a good career and settle down with a steady income”. Tony appreciates the expertise of his teachers and the new welding facilities which make the WQCC a great learning environment.

Tony Harris-Kluke – Welding and Fitting Program
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