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Welder / Metal Fabricator (Fitter)

DIPLOMA


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    Locations & Delivery Modes

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    On Campus
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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
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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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    OA
    Online - Asynchronous
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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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    OS
    Online - Synchronous
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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.
    Port aux Basques - On Campus delivery

    Description


    Versatility empowers.
     
    Welders and Metal Fabricators use two different but related disciplines to transform raw metal materials into new usable forms. Our lives are completely surrounded – and supported – by this craft, from architectural structures, machines and heavy equipment to railings, hand tools and cutlery. 
     
    This combination of disciplines is extremely valuable in industry. There are applications for both fields across a range of industries such as auto, construction, energy and aerospace. Someone who has both welder and metal fabricator training has more choice in the job market when seeking employment. With the versatility of combined disciplines you can contribute to project efficiency with your ability to perform multiple tasks. 
    With that in mind, we have created this program with components of both our Welder and Metal Fabricator programs to give you work-ready skills to enter the labour force.
    You leave equipped with the skills to plan a sequence of tasks to efficiently cut metal; lay out, cut and fabricate structural steel; develop patterns or follow directions from blueprints and engineering drawings; rig, hoist and move materials; perform welds of various metals using diverse welding methods; tack weld, bolt and rivet components; assemble and fit metal sections and sub-sections; install fabricated parts in the final product; and test materials and equipment using state-of-the-art techniques.
    If this versatile program is a good fit for you, apply now!
     
    Program Highlights
    • Diploma in two years
    • A combination of two Trades programs for a unique set of skills
    • Ability to pursue apprenticeship in Welder or Metal Fabricator (Fitter) upon program completion
     
    Did You Know?
    • The global metal fabrication market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of around 4% during the forecast period, 2020-2026.[1]
    • Shifting trends in finance and manufacturing sectors and the adoption of automated fabrication process is expected to propel market growth.
    • Increasing demand and supply for metal fabrication across various industries such as automotive, aerospace and defense and manufacturing is anticipated.
    • Wage levels in Newfoundland and Labrador are on par with the highest in Canada.[2]
    • Some of the most popular metal types available for metal fabrication include titanium, brass, aluminum, magnesium, nickel, silver, copper and gold.
     
    [2] Labourer - Metal Fabrication in Canada | Wages - Job Bank

    OUTCOMES
    Upon successful completion of the program graduates will be able to: 
    1. Demonstrate safe work practices and personal protection.
    2. Interpret shop drawings, sketches and fabrication drawings.
    3. Follow required codes, specifications and standards.
    4. Prepare work area and equipment schedule.
    5. Prepare final products for finish.
    6. Demonstrate welds using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and GTAW.
    7. Perform non-destructive testing inspections on finished products.
    8. Perform welds of various metals.
    9. Perform welds of various positions required by industry.
    10. Complete a project that encompasses skills from both welding and metal fabrication. 
    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. Trades Bridging (prior to 2024, students would have completed Comprehensive Arts and Science (CAS) Trades)
    Trades Bridging 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 our regular programs; for more information regarding the College’s English language proficiency requirements please refer to AC-102-PR, Admission Procedures, Section 5.2 English Proficiency.

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

    Courses


    COURSES  
    CODE TITLE  
    Semester 1   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
    WD1390 Safety 6
    WD1190 Tools and Equipment 60
    WD1602 Oxy-Fuel Cutting, Heating, Gouging and Welding 60
    WD1610 SMAW 1 - Set-up, Strike and Maintain an Arc 30
    WD1631 GMAW 1 18
    WD1661 Blueprint Reading 1 (Basic) 30
    WD1670 Blueprint Reading 2 (Welding Symbols) 30
    WD1620 SMAW 2 - Fillet Weld, All Positions 60
    WD1430 Hoisting, Lifting, Rigging and Access Equipment 30
    WD1701 Stationary Machinery 12
    AM1101 Math Essentials 42
    SD1761 Workplace Essentials 24
         
    Semester 2   Hrs
    WF1200
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    		 Oxy-Fuel Cutting for Industry 30
    SF1140 Blueprint Reading (Shop Drawings) 30
    SF1150 Layout Introduction and Parallel Line Development 40
    SF1160 Radial and Triangulation Layout 50
    SF1460 Basic Plate Development 120
    WD1185 Bending and Rolling 4
    SF1400 Press Brake Operation 45
    SF1410 Roll Forming Equipment and Operation 45
    CM2161 Communication Essentials 36
    AM1231 Metal Fabrication Math Fundamentals 42
         
    Semester 3   Hrs
    SF1470 Basic Assembly and Fitting 40
    WD1730 Fabrication Fundamentals 15
    WD1871 Build Up of Metal Parts 12
    WD1721 Jigs and Fixtures 12
    WD1360 MCAW (Metal Core Arc Welding) 18
    WD2410 Stud and Spot Resistance Welding 4
    WF1300
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    		 Capstone I Welder - Metal Fabricator 90
    AM1001 Introduction to Skills for Success 9
         
    Semester 4   Hrs
    WD1270 Shielded Metal Welding (SMAW) 30
    WD1801 SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) 3 120
    WF2100
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    		 SMAW for Industry I 60
    WF2110
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    		 SMAW for Industry II 70
    WD1815 Fillet and Groove Weld 6
    WD1741 FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding) I 18
    WD1892 FCAW (Flux Cored Arc Welding) 2 80
    WD1770 Submerged Arc Welding Set-up 4
    WD1682 Metallurgy 18
    WD1651 Plasma Arc Cutting and Gouging 12
    MC1062 Computer Essentials 15
         
    Semester 5   Hrs
    WD2910 Layout & Template Development Fundamentals 30
    WD1821 GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) 2 18
    WD1832 GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) 3 Groove Welds, All Positions, Mild Steel 30
    WD1641 GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) I 18
    WD1900 Air Carbon Arc Cutting and Gouging 15
    WD3020 Shop Drawings and Structural Components 30
    WF2200
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    		 FCAW for Industry 40
    WF2210
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    		 GTAW for Industry 80
    WF2215
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    		 Pipe Welding for Industry 80
    WD1790 Work Planning 6
    AP1102 Introduction to Apprenticeship 12
    AM1321 Welder Math Fundamentals 42
         
    Semester 6   Hrs
    WF2300
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    		 Capstone II Welder - Metal Fabricator 100
    WDF065 Weld Faults 9
    WDF030 Communication and Trade Documents 3
    OT1150 Workplace Exposure 80
    WD1691 Quality Control 15





     

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