Full Plate & Pipe Welding Program
Full -time : 28 weeks 700 Hours (25hr/week)
Note: All tests are included within the module training time

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (S.M.A.W.) Stick Welding on Carbon Steel Plate E7018
Also called "stick" welding, this process is the first module taught. It is 180 hours of practical plate training and covers all 4 positions. Upon successful completion of training the applicant will test for C.W.B. certification in each position (flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead).

Flux Core Metal Arc Welding (F.C.A.W.) MIG Welding on Carbon Steel Plate
Called "MIG flux" welding, t his process is the second module and commence immediately upon learning all 4 positions of stick welding. This module is 50 hours of 2 position practical plate training. Upon successful completion of training the applicant will test for C.W.B. certification in each position (flat and horizontal).

Gas Metal Arc Welding (G.M.A.W.) MIG Welding on Carbon Steel Plate
Also called MIG hardwire welding, this module is 25 hours and covers flat, horizontal and vertical training. Upon successful completion of training the applicant will test for Can-Weld In-House certification in each position. Note, that by start of G.M.A.W. training most applicants will have received results from C.W.B. SMAW testing.

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (S.M.A.W.) Stick Welding on Carbon Steel Pipe E6010/7018     
This module is the first practical pipe application and is 180 hours in the 6G position. Upon successful completion of training the applicant will test for one T.S.S.A. certification. Note, that by the start of this module successful applicants will have received results from "flux" testing.

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (S.M.A.W.) Stick Welding on Carbon Steel Pipe E7018
This is 100 hours and is the second pipe module welding in 6G position with 7018. Upon successful completion of training the applicant will test for one Can-Weld In-House certification.

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (G.T.A.W.) Shielded Metal Arc Welding (S.M.A.W.)
TIG Welding on Pipe
Also called TIG welding, this is the last welding process taught and is 110 hours. It is a combination of G.T.A.W. and S.M.A.W (see FAQ for definitions). Upon successful completion of training the applicant will test for one Can-Weld In-House.

Introduction to Exotic Metals, Stainless Steel/Aluminium  
This module consists of 10 hours practical training dealing with basic exotic metal, stainless steel and/or aluminium.

Oxy-Acetylene & Plasma Arc Cutting and Air Arc Gouging
This 15 hours module consists of practical training focusing on other applications found in the welding industry. Cutting and gouging is used in conjunction with S.M.A.W., F.C.A.W., G.M.A.W. and G.T.A.W. processes.

Additional Welding Techniques
This module is 35 hours of extra practical training on the shop floor that will involve open root plate welding for 1G, 4G and 5G for the above processes.

Basic Blue Print Reading for Welders and Welder Fitter & Layout Project
This 35 hour module is based in the classroom and provides an introduction to blue print reading for welders. This session also includes a graded layout project that must be completed by the applicant for successful completion of this module.

Basic Welding Theory
This 10 hours classroom module is an introduction of welding theory that is not covered while performing practical training and will be held at some point during the program. Instruction is also done in a small group setting.

Welding Safety
This module is 10 hours of classroom time that discusses safety specific to the welding industry. Afterwards a test will be given. A successful applicant will receive a C.W.B. Welding Safety Certification card.