Pre-Employment Programs
Fundamentals of Welding
NOC-7237
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
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.
Non-Academic Requirements
- Registered with a Job Connections location, and completed certificates (SCOT)
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).
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.
Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies
Head Office
Suite 100-103A Packham Avenue
Asimakaniseekan Askiy Reserve
Saskatoon, SK S7N 4K4
306-244-4444