Welding Techniques at Sheridan College

The Welding Techniques certificate program enables students to gain an in-depth hands-on education in current welding techniques — working with the most current technology — and study the theory at the same time. Students will learn shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and flux-cored arc welding (FCAW).

Students will learn how to conduct a job search, maintain proper work documentation and communicate effectively on the job. Students will also study industrial practices in areas such as:

• Metallurgy (chemical processes)
• Safety
• Blueprints and construction documents
• Layout and fabrication
• Trade calculations
• Welding theory

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation, Lockout procedures, Hazard control, body issues and WHMIS related information.
• Interpret and produce basic graphics and other standard technical documents to industry standards.
• Identify and select methods appropriate for fabrication from engineering drawings.
• Perform basic technical measurements using appropriate tools.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the fundamentals of the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) process and the characteristics of the modes of metal transfers.
• Complete all work in compliance with practices and procedures typical of industry to ensure safety of self and others.
• Set up equipment for Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) applications and perform these in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
• Define procedures for correction of defective weld quality and describe the need for other functions to assure weld quality.
• Work responsibly and effectively within a shop environment in accordance with appropriate practices and procedures.
• Use shop tools and equipment for the manufacture, and repair of components to required specifications.