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Start Dates

Duration

Delivery

Fees & Costs

September

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January

1800 Hours

60 weeks

30 hours per week

(Sept - June)

Theoretical

Practical

in class learning

Quebec Tuition $0 

Textbooks & Materials $400

Congratulations to our Graduates of 2023

Is Welding & Fitting for you?

Program Description

All classes are taught in WQCC’s state of the art facility, where you have the opportunity to use up to date equipment and learn about advanced technology in the welding and fabrication field. Over the course of the 1800 hour program students will complete 29 different modules encompassing all aspects of the welding and fitting trade.

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Time Commitment

This is a 60 week course with start dates in January and September every year. The program consists of in class or shop learning from 8:30 to 3:20 Monday to Friday. The day is broken into 2 blocks of 3 hour with 50 minutes for lunch.

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Delivery Method

All modules are divided into 2 categories, either theory or practical. Theory modules take place in the classroom as a group using books, handouts, and our online resources. The practical learning takes place in our state of the art shop where students work alone or as part of a group to complete assignments.

Contact

(819) 684-1770

wqcc@wqsb.qc.ca 


100 Frank Robinson
Gatineau, Quebec

 

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, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor's degree. OR;

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  • 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;

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  • 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;

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  • 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.
     

Functional prerequisites

  • This section identifies the modules or course codes for the actual programs of study in adult general education that are specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics. Functional prerequisites includes the successful completion of specific prerequisites as well as the general development test (GDT). When a DVS doesn't require specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a dash ( - ) is displayed in the appropriate cell. For programs that lead to an AVS, specific prerequisites and the GDT do not apply (N/A).

Program Content

Looking for a little more detail?  These are the competencies covered in Welding & Fitting

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