BESK 101 Benchwork
You will use hand and power tools to shape and finish metals.
3.0
Credit Units
40.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
COMM 127 Industry Communications
You will practice fundamental employability skills related to oral and written communications. You will also practice employability skills related to working effectively with others. You will learn personal employability skills and the effect of attitudes and behaviours on successful job search and career advancement.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory, Independent Study, Work Based Delivery, Prior Learning, Correspondence, Online/Blackboard
Equivalent Course(s):
BCOM 120
COMM 127A
COMM 185
COMM 187
COMM 191
COMM 193
JOBS 190
TCOM 120
TCOM 140
EQPT 116 Layout and Template Development
You will develop skills in layout and template development. You will learn how to use geometric construction to layout two-dimensional figures.
3.0
Credit Units
40.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
EQPT 117 Layout and Fitting
You will apply your layout, fitting and tacking skills in shop projects.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
EQPT 118 Metal Working Equipment
You will use metal working and fabrication equipment to cut, bend and form metal.
4.0
Credit Units
60.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
JOBS 101 Shop Management
You will study quality assurance, lean manufacturing and job planning in this introductory course. This will allow you to fully contribute to today’s competitive industry.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
MATH 136 Trade Mathematics
You will study basic mathematical concepts including whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percents, ratio proportion, squares and roots. You will also study the International System of Units in calculations such as finding length, capacity, mass, area and volume.
3.0
Credit Units
48.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
METL 107 Metallurgy and Material Designations
You will learn to describe steel grades and how to identify and describe structural steel, plate, grating, pipe, tube and industrial fasteners.
3.0
Credit Units
40.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
PRNT 104 Print Reading
You will learn basic drawing skills and how to interpret a variety of drawings. Drawing interpretation is an essential skill because it is the language of the fabrication industry.
6.0
Credit Units
85.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
PROJ 106 Fabrication Projects
You will fabricate several projects varying in complexity and material requirements.
6.0
Credit Units
95.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical
RIGG 105 Rigging and Electric Overhead Crane Operation
You will study the types, operation and control of cranes, Occupational Health and Safety aspects, load estimation, and site evaluation. You will study the capacity of cranes, as well as rigging, signalling and maintaining the crane and log books.
3.0
Credit Units
48.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
SFTY 133 Trade Safety
You will study safety process, regulations and legislation. In order to develop safe work practices you will study safety concerns on an ongoing basis throughout the program and be evaluated accordingly.
4.0
Credit Units
53.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
WLDR 142 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Theory)
You will develop the knowledge required to select, setup, operate and maintain shielded metal arc welding equipment.
1.0
Credit Units
15.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
WLDR 143 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (Shop)
You will develop skill in welding light gauge steel in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions. Fillet welds on heavier material will be practiced in the horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
8.0
Credit Units
120.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical
WLDR 144 Oxy-Fuel Processes (Theory)
You will develop the knowledge required to select, set up, operate and maintain oxy-fuel welding (OFW) and cutting equipment.
1.0
Credit Units
12.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
WLDR 145 Oxy-Fuel Processes (Shop)
You will learn to set up and use oxy-fuel equipment to weld, braze and solder.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical
WLDR 146 Oxy-Fuel and Plasma Arc Cutting
Using manual and motorized equipment, you will perform oxy-fuel and plasma arc cutting systems in a variety of applications.
2.0
Credit Units
24.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
WLDR 147 Gas Metal Arc Welding (Theory)
The gas metal arc welding process utilizes complex equipment and accessories. You will develop and apply a working knowledge of this apparatus. You will also be introduced to metal-cored arc welding and flux-cored arc welding.
1.0
Credit Units
20.0
Lecture hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Theory
WLDR 148 Gas Metal Arc Welding (Shop)
You will focus on skill development in using the gas metal arc welding process in a variety of materials, joints, and weld positions. You will also study the operation of metal-cored arc welding (MCAW) and flux-cored arc welding (FCAW).
8.0
Credit Units
120.0
Lab hours
Learning Method(s):
Lab/Practical
WLDR 149 Canadian Welding Bureau Welder Qualification
You will complete the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) welder qualification tests using the shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux-cored arc welding (FCAW) process or the flat groove-fillet (1GF) test.
2.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
WLDR 150 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
You will develop skill in using the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process on light gauge steel and aluminum material.
1.0
Credit Units
20.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Lecture/Lab
WORK 119 Work Experience
Industrial placements provide the learner with on-the-job training and access to potential employment.
You will spend one week in industry as a requirement of the program.
0.0
Credit Units
30.0
Other hours
Learning Method(s):
Work Experience - Group
