Pre-Employment Programs

Fundamentals of Welding

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Program Description

The Fundamentals of Welding program is a ten-week introduction to the welding trade, designed to build essential skills and foundational knowledge for safe, effective welding practices. In this program, students will gain hands-on experience in key welding techniques, including arc welding, oxyacetylene, and metal inert gas (MIG) welding. Students will experience a blend of classroom instruction and practical training in a professional welding shop, where students will have the opportunity to apply their acquired knowledge and build confidence in each method. By the end of this program, students will have the core skills needed for entry-level positions in the welding industry and a strong foundation to pursue further training and specialization.

Admission Requirements

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Academic Requirements

  • Math Credit at the indicated grade level 10 (regular)
  • Science Credit at the indicated grade level 10
  • Applicants with lower level may be considered depending on their experience.
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Non-Academic Requirements

  • Registered with a Job Connections location, and completed certificates (SCOT)
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Industry Requirements

  • Include good eyesight, hearing, manual dexterity, and physical agility.

Acceptance Policy

Strong preference is given to applicants who are Status First Nations, but SIIT programs are open to anyone.

English Language Benchmark

SIIT is not currently legislated to accept International Students. You must be a Canadian/ Permanent Resident to apply.

To be admitted into this program you must be able to understand and communicate in English (Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment of six – CLB6).

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More than 30 Academic and Quick Skills programs

SIIT is a First Nation Governed, credit granting post-secondary institution

More than 1000 employers work with SIIT JobConnections every year

Established in 1976

90% Indigenous student body

Over $350,000 in Awards are available to SIIT students every year

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SIIT offers a wide range of Student Services and Cultural Supports

Programs are offered at 3 campuses and over 35 community learning sites per year

Students from more than 70 First Nations, Metis, Inuit, and Non Indigenous communities attend SIIT

JobSeries provides foundational, in-community pre-employment training

More than 65% of SIIT Staff and Faculty are Indigenous

JobConnections mobile career services are available for rural communities

More than 60,000 Alumni

Courses

Code Course Title Hours Grade
WLDB 110 Safety and Welding Basics 24 Pass/Fail
WLDB 120 Oxyacetylene Welding 42 Pass/Fail
WLDB 130 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 144 Pass/Fail
WLDB 140 Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding 90 Pass/Fail
Total 300 Pass/Fail

What to Expect

Length of Program

The length of the Fundamentals of Welding program is 10 weeks full-time/50 days (300 hours).

Delivery Method

This program will consist of instructor-led classes which will encompass the theory of each course, and will include lectures, discussions, assignments, and in-class review topics.

Academic Policy

Students attending must adhere to SIIT Academic & Student policies which are available on the student dashboard on the SIIT website.

Attendance Policy

Students are required to attend instructor-led theory and practical sessions and must maintain a minimum of 90% attendance throughout the program.

Evaluation

This assessment method is pass/fail. Students need to complete all courses in order to successfully complete the program.

Graduation Credential

Successful students will receive an Applied Certificate from SIIT.

Career Path

Career Opportunities & Salaries

Graduates may find entry-level work within their designated trade within a First Nation community or in an urban area.

Further Education

There may be an opportunity for students to become indentured as an apprentice through SIIT Joint Training Committee (JTC) and/or move to the next level of training (Welding Foundations or Welding Certificate). Students may receive 300 trade hours after they complete their registration with SATCC and become indentured as an apprentice.

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