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Power Mechanics Course Descriptions p. 66 – 67
WELDING (METAL FABRICATION) MAJOR
Welding has become one of the principal means of fabricating and repairing metal products. The welding
program is open to all students with a sincere interest in all aspects of metal work and the application of
the welding processes. It is strongly recommended for students in the other vocational majors: collision
repair and refinishing, power mechanics, drafting, agriculture, etc. or those who continue higher education
in the sciences, technology or any practical art.
Students enrolled in the welding major learn how to perform the welding and cutting processes which are
in use in today’s industry. These processes include arc welding, inert gas arc welding, automatic wire fed
welding, and oxyacetylene welding and cutting.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Students enrolled in welding need the following personal protective equipment: Full body coveralls. If the
student chooses not to wear coveralls, leather jackets (shop supplied) may be worn or purchased, but the
student must wear a heavy denim pant such as jeans or Carhart work pants. Shoes should be
appropriate for the duties in the shop, although it is not mandatory to have steel toed shoes, however they
would be the best choice. When choosing a shoe try to limit the bulk of the shoe and the amount of lace
that is exposed. Welding gloves can be purchased from the department for $5 each and safety glasses
for $2 each.
GRADUATES:
The graduate of this course may enter employment as a combination oxyacetylene gas and electric gas
welder. Students may proceed to certificate programs with further training or may enter an apprenticeship
program. Many opportunities are available in welding shops, construction shops, and building
construction, in repair shops, and in other industries including railways, mining, manufacturing and oil
production and distribution. Students will have the opportunity to be tested by the Canadian Welding
Bureau and if successful will receive certificates in Arc and MIG welding.
Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
English 1 cr. English 1 cr. English 1 cr.
Geography 1 cr. History of Canada 1 cr. Mathematics 1 cr.
Mathematics 1 cr. Mathematics 1 cr. Phys. Ed/Health 1 cr.
Science 1 cr. Phys. Ed/Health 1 cr.
Phys. Ed/Health 1 cr. WDA4AT Adv. M.I.G. 1 cr.
WDA3AT Arc Welding 1 cr. WDA4BT Proj. & Testing 1 cr.
WDG20T Basic Acetylene 1 cr. WDA3BT M.I.G. Welding 1 cr. WDB4AT Applied Welding 1 cr.
WDA20T Basic Arc 1 cr. WDB3AT Int. M.I.G. Weld 1 cr. WDB4BT App. Specialties 1 cr.
WDB3BT Intro. to T.I.G. 1 cr.
2 credits from Gr. 10-12 2 cr.
Welding Course Description p. 70 - 71
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