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  • School of Natural Resources & Industrial Trades
  • Duration: 36 Weeks
  • Start Date: September 2023

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    On Campus: All courses in this program will be delivered onsite at a CNA campus or at an approved location. Some courses may have online elements.
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    Blended: Some courses, or parts of courses, in this program will be delivered onsite at a CNA campus or at an approved location, while other courses, or parts of courses, will be delivered online or virtually to students at another location.
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    Online - Asynchronous: Delivered fully online with no scheduled classes, and allows students to learn on their own schedule, in a flexible environment, within a certain time frame.
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    Online Synchronous: Delivered fully online with live, scheduled videoconference classes. The instructor and the students in the course engage with the course content and each other at the same time, from different locations.
    Burin - On Campus delivery
    Corner Brook - On Campus delivery
    Labrador West - On Campus delivery
    Placentia - On Campus delivery
    Prince Philip Drive - On Campus delivery

    Description


    This red seal program offers training in joining and severing metals in beams, girders, vessels, piping and other metal components that make metal parts used in construction and manufacturing plants, and weld parts, tools, machines and equipment. Some of the duties are:
    • Develop patterns in given layouts, blueprints and work orders
    • Clean and check for defects and shape component parts
    • Examine blueprints and work orders
    • Perform welding of various metals

    OUTCOMES
    1. Demonstrate safe work practices and personal protection.
    2. Interpret drawings and develop layout patterns for projects.
    3. Use and maintain tools and equipment.
    4. Follow required codes, specifications and standards.
    5. Employ various welding methods using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and GTAW

    ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
    Eligibility for admission requires the applicant to meet one of the following academic criteria:

    1. High School
    High School Graduation
    2.  Adult Basic Education
    Adult Basic Education (Level III) Graduation with General College Profile (or Business Related College Profile or Degree and Technical Profile). It is strongly recommended that courses include the following:
    i. Mathematics 1102A, 1102B, 1102C and 2102A, 2102B, 2102C or 3102A, 3102B and 3102C
    ii. Science 3101, 3102, 3103
    3. Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Trades
    Comprehensive Arts and Science (Trades) Certificate
    4. Mature Student Requirements
    Applicants who do not meet the education prerequisites for this program, must be at least 19 years of age at the time of application and out of school for at least one year may be considered on an individual basis under the Mature Student Requirements; for more information regarding the Mature Student Requirements please refer to Procedure AC-102-PR Admission.

    International Applicants – English Proficiency
    All international applicants must meet the College’s English language proficiency requirements for acceptance into regular programs. The College will accept these recognized tests of English language proficiency (TOEFL paper based 550, TOEFL Internet based 79, TOEFL computer based 213 or equivalent, IELTS Academic Test overall band score of 6.0, or Pearson PTE 53 or greater, etc.).
    If a language proficiency test other than those referenced above was used, applicants can forward for assessment.
    If an international applicant has attended an educational institution (high school or post-secondary) for a period of three years or more where the official language of instruction was English, the English language proficiency test will not be required.
    Note: Some programs may require specific English language requirements and proficiency scores that differ from those stated above; therefore international applicants are advised to please refer to the specific program admission requirements as identified in the College Calendar.


    EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
    Graduates may find employment in the following areas:
    • Machine shops
    • Fabrication plants
    • Garages
    • Production plants
    • Shipyard
    • Oil and Gas

    Courses


    COURSES  
    CODE TITLE  
    Level 1 Pre-Employment Hrs
    TS1510
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    Occupational Health and Safety 6
    TS1520
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    WHMIS 6
    TS1530
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    Standard First Aid 14
    WD1190 Tools and Equipment 60
    WD1360 MCAW (Metal Core Arc Welding) 18
    WD1390 Safety 6
    WD1430 Hoisting, Lifting, Rigging and Access Equipment 30
    WD1602 Oxy-Fuel Cutting, Heating and Gouging 60
    WD1610 SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) I 30
    WD1620 SMAW II – Fillet Weld all Positions 60
    WD1631 GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) I 18
    WD1641 GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) I Set-up 18
    WD1651 Plasma Arc Cutting and Gouging 12
    WD1661 Blueprint Reading I (Basic) 30
    WD1670 Blueprint Reading II (Welding Symbols) 30
    WD1682 Metallurgy 18
    WD1691 Quality Control 15
    WD1701 Stationary Machinery 12
    WD1721 Jigs and Fixtures 12
    WD1741 FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding) I 18
    WD1790 Work Planning 6
    WD1801 SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) III 120
    WD1815 Fillet and Groove Weld 6
    WD1821 GMAW II – Fillet Weld all Positions, Mild Steel 18
    WD1832 GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) III 30
    WD1871 Build Up of Metal Parts 12
    WD1892 FCAW II – Fillet and Groove Weld 80
    WD1900 Air Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging 15
    WD2910 Layout and Template Development Fundamentals 30
    WD3020 Shop Drawings and Structural Components for Fabrication 30
    AM1001 Introduction to Skills for Success 9
    AM1101 Math Essentials 42
    AM1321 Welding Math Fundamentals 42
    CM2161 Communication Essentials 36
    SD1761 Workplace Essentials 24
    MC1062 Computer Essentials 15
    AP1102 Introduction to Apprenticeship 12
    OT1150 Workplace Exposure 80


    A certificate from College of the North Atlantic will be awarded upon successful completion of pre-employment level courses.
     
    APPRENTICESHIP
    Upon completion of the pre-employment certificate program, a graduate may pursue Red Seal Certification by finding employment, registering as an “Apprentice” and completing the following Advanced Level training and required work experience. The apprenticeship may take 3-4 years and would lead to Journeyperson status in the trade.  For more information regarding apprenticeship refer to Plans of Training (POT) - Immigration, Population Growth and Skills (gov.nl.ca).   
     
    Level 2         Advanced Level            Hrs
    WDF-620 Quality Assurance / Control I 12
    WDF-645 Metallurgy II 12
    WLD-105 FCAW II 24
    WLD-110 MCAW II 6
    WLD-205 SMAW III 42
    WLD-210 SMAW IV 6
    WLD-215 GMAW III 18
    WLD-220 GMAW IV 3
    WLD-225 GTAW I 12
    WLD-230 GTAW II 30
    WLD-235 GTAW III 30
    WLD-800 Submerged Arc Welding I 3
    WLD-300 Jigs and Fixtures 6
    WLD-805 Work Planning 6
         
    Level 3  Advanced Level  Hrs
    WDF-650 Metallurgy III 12
    WDF-625 Quality Assurance / Control II 6
    WLD-305 SMAW V 33
    WLD-310 GMAW V 18
    WLD-315 FCAW III 15
    WLD-320 GTAW V 30
    WLD-325 SMAW VI 6
    WLD-330 GMAW VI 12
    WLD-335 GMAW VII 6
    WLD-340 GTAW IV 6
    WLD-345 GTAW VI 30
    WLD-810 Submerged Arc Welding II 3
    WLD-365 Build Up of Metal Parts 3
    WLD-815 Program Review 30
       


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    College of the North Atlantic reserves the right to cancel or alter the delivery date and location of any program offering and delivery method, and will do so in a timely manner in order to minimize the impact on applicants.

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