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Dec 11, 2024
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PUBLISHED 2022-2023 Credit Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Welding Technician
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Program Description
Over the course of this full-time, 30-week program you will learn the skills and theory taught in the first and second period of the Welder apprenticeship program. You will learn how to join and sever metals using various processes used in the welding industry. You will also learn how to use other tools used in the welding industry.
Upon successful completion of weeks 1 through 12, you will be eligible to write the first period AIT exam. In week 13, you will prepare to challenge the CWB- FCAW 1,2,3,4 GF welds. If successful, you will receive their CWB Certification. Upon successful completion of weeks 14 through 25, you will receive the technical training for the second year welding apprenticeship and may be eligible to challenge the second period AIT exam. In week 26, you will prepare to challenge the CWB-SMAW 1,2,3,4 GF welds. If successful, you will receive their CWB Certification. In weeks 27 through 30, you will work on a welding project.
Upon successful completion of the entire program you will earn a SAIT Welding Technician Certificate. Your Career
Work conditions for welders vary from one job to another. Welders may work outdoors on construction sites, or indoors in production and repair shops. Travel may also be required on jobs such as oilfield-related welding. A 40-hour work week is typical, but overtime is occasionally required to meet project deadlines.
If you choose a career as a welder you’ll need the following characteristics: manual dexterity, patience, good vision (corrective lenses are acceptable), good hand-eye coordination, and the ability to concentrate on detailed work. Being a welder is a rewarding career if you enjoy working with metal, physical work and working with little direction or supervision.
- Graduates of the Welding Technician program have a 90% employment rate.
Student Success
SAIT will recognize students who successfully complete this program. The students will have the opportunity to write the provincial exam for welding first and second period. Student will also receive CWB certified training.
Upon completion of the program, successfully writing the first and second period exams, and becoming indentured; the student will be able to complete his/her apprenticeship while employed in the normal manner.
Credentials
After successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT certificate in Welding Technician.
Accreditation
Graduates may be eligible to register as apprentices in the Welder apprenticeship program (WEP), once they find employment. They will also be able to challenge the first and second period WEP apprenticeship exams.
Progression
The progression requirement for students taking credit courses is a Term GPA and Total Institutional GPA of 2.0, with the exception of English Language Foundations and Academic Upgrading programs.
Admission Requirements
Successful completion of the following courses or equivalents:
- Math 10C, Math 10-3, or Math 10, AND,
- English Language Arts 10-1 or English Language Arts 10-2
- All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students educated in Canada.
- A pass mark in the SAIT Admission Examination (level 2) or equivalent is accepted in lieu of the above requirements.
Note: General Educational Development (GED) tests are not accepted in lieu of the admission requirements.
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