Trades and Industrial

Welder Level 3

NOC-7237

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Program Description

Welders permanently join pieces of metal by applying heat, using filler metal or fusion process. They join parts being manufactured, build structures and repair damaged or worn parts. They also fabricate parts, tools, machines and equipment used in the construction and manufacturing industries. Welding Level 3 is the last of three levels of technical training required to meet the Red Seal national standard for the trade. In the Welder Level 3 program, students will study welding mathematics, metallurgy, gas tungsten arc welding, shielded metal arc welding, wire feed processes, and special welding and cutting processes. Once all levels of technical training are complete, apprentices can write the Red Seal Exam and be recognized as a Journeyperson Welder Red Seal Endorsed (RSE).

Admission Requirements

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Academic Requirements

  • Completion of Welder Level 2 with all credits required
  • Math Credit at the indicated grade level 10
  • Science Credit at the indicated grade level 10
  • No modified or general courses
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Non-Academic Requirements

  • Apprentices must be employed in the trade
  • Students must be indentured apprentices
  • Completion of 5600 trade hours preferred (minimum 3600 hours)
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Industry Requirements

  • Work may be performed indoors or outdoors, at heights, in confined spaces and in hazardous environments.
  • Have good eyesight with distinguishing color, hearing, manual dexterity and physical agility
  • Have good communication and organization skills, strong analytical skills and problem-solving skills, digital and computer skills as well as a mechanical aptitude

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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Courses

Code Course Title Hours Credits Grade
WELD 337 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 12 1 60%
MATH 310 Welding Mathematics 3 10 1 60%
WELD 334 Metallurgy 10 1 60%
BPRT 322 Print Reading and Fabrication 17 1 60%
WELD 311 SMAW Plate/Pipe Process Theory 25 2 60%
WELD 318 SMAW Pipe Process Shop 20 1 60%
WELD 317 SMAW Plate Process Shop 95 6 60%
WELD 338 Special Welding and Cutting Processes 18 1 60%
WELD 335 Wire Feed Processes Theory 12 1 60%
WELD 336 Wire Feed Processes Shop 21 1 60%
Total 16 70%

What to Expect

Day to Day

Length of Program

The length of the program is 8 weeks/40 days (240 hours).

Delivery Method

This program will consist of instructor-led classes which will encompass the theory of each course, and will include lectures, discussion, assignments, and in-class review of topics. Students will have access to materials which will be distributed to each student as well as digital format on D2L — Brightspace.

Many courses will also include an in-shop component which will be performed by each student either individually or in a group. All assignments must be completed prior to the last day of training. Each course will have an in-class written test. A comprehensive final exam will be written by each student on the final day of training.

Academic Policy

Students attending technical training must adhere to the policies in the document titled SATCC Technical Training Policies – SIIT Training, which details the academic misconduct policy, attendance and passing requirements, and exam re-write policies. This document can be obtained from your instructor. All apprentices must maintain employment in the trade throughout their apprenticeship.

Attendance Policy

Students must maintain a minimum of 90% attendance (36 days/219 hours ) throughout training to remain in the program. All absences will count against the apprentice’s attendance hours.

Evaluation

A course passing mark is 60% and an overall passing mark is 70%. Students must successfully complete the theory examination and the practical examination. If an apprentice completes training with insufficient marks to achieve credit for the course during in-class training, they may be eligible to rewrite exams for a maximum mark of 60%. If an apprentice fails to achieve a mark of 60% in a course after in-class training, they may be eligible for rewrites of the final

exam for a maximum mark of 70%. The details and conditions of rewrites can be found in the SATCC Technical Training Policies — SIIT Training Document.

Graduation Requirements and Credential

Successful students will receive a transcript on the MyATC platform. Students will receive their Red Seal endorsed (RSE) Journeyperson Carpenter upon passing the Interprovincial Exam at the end of the program.

To graduate from level of training, an apprentice must successfully complete the required technical training and complete the required on-the-job experience of at least 1800 hours per year. The total time required for Red Seal certification is 7200 hours and at least 4 years in the trade.

Career Path

Career Opportunities & Salaries

Graduates may find employment with companies such as fabrication shops, steel and platform manufacturers, petrochemical refineries, mechanical contractors, transportation contractors (heavy machinery, aircraft, shipbuilding, railcar repair), and specialized welding shops

Further Education

Students may pursue a Blue or Gold Seal.

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