Learn more about the academic programs we are delivering in Summer 2024. If you have any questions about part-time studies, please contact us.
Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) courses will no longer be offered after the Summer 2024 semester. If you have completed WLD101 and would like to complete the Recognition of Achievement, please register for WLD102 and WLD103 in the Winter 2024 or Summer 2024 semesters.
This program is offered at Seneca College's King Campus and provides students with an introduction to the welding and metal fabrication field. Welders operate equipment to weld ferrous and non-ferrous metals. Machine operators run previously set up production welding, brazing and soldering equipment. They are employed by companies that manufacture structural steel and platework, boilers, heavy machinery, aircraft and ships and other metal products, and by welding contractors and welding shops, or they may be self-employed.
The program prepares students for licensing by the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB).
The Canadian Welding Bureau was formed by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) over 60 years ago. The purpose of the CWB is to administer Canada's national welding standards, which are embedded in the national building code and other industry specific regulations. CWB certifies welding companies that create products for use in Canada as well as the welders and welding products and gasses used to create them. Within the structural and erecting industry, it is mandatory that all companies be certified by the CWB, however many non-structural welding companies choose to be voluntarily certified, as the CWB is the only organization that issues nationally recognized credentials.
For more information on the Welding Industry in Canada, visit these sites:
Those who successfully complete this program may be employed in:
Welders perform some of the following tasks and duties:
Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) courses will no longer be offered after the Summer 2024 semester. If you have completed WLD101 and would like to complete the Recognition of Achievement, please register for WLD102 and WLD103 in the Winter 2024 or Summer 2024 semesters.
This course is designed for individuals who are interested in welding and have little or no previous experience. Instruction is given on the correct use of Oxy Fuel Cutting and Shielded Metal Arc Welding, and torch brazing. Welding techniques in all positions are introduced.
Students must provide their own CSA approved safety boots, safety glasses, and welding gloves.
Textbooks must be ordered from the publisher in advance of the course start date.
None. However, it is recommended that students have taken or be enrolled in WLD101 or have previous SMAW experience.
This course is designed for individuals who have completed the Basic Welding Processes (WLD101) course or have SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) experience and wish to further their welding skills and training. Content includes specific skills in oxy-fuel torch operation, MIG welding, TIG welding, and S.M.A.W. skills involving common structural shapes, pipe, all position welding, groove welds, and destructive weld testing, as well as shop prints and welding symbols.
Textbooks must be ordered from the publisher in advance of the course start date.
None. However, it is recommended that students have taken or be enrolled in WLD102 or have a CWB ticket.
This course is designed for individuals who have completed the Basic Welding Processes (WLD101) course or have SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) experience and wish to further their welding skills and training. Content involves welding, drawings, symbols, and practical instruction with test coupon groove joint plates just like the ones used for the C.W.B. testing.
Textbooks must be ordered from the publisher in advance of the course start date.
Students preparing to do their CWB practical SMAW structural welding tickets can purchase welding shop time by the night (3 hours slot, Tues/Wed/Thurs or Sat).
All materials are provided, students must come prepared with CSA approved safety boots, safety glasses and welding gloves.
Students preparing to do their CWB practical SMAW structural welding tickets can purchase welding shop time by the night.
All materials are provided; students must come prepared with CSA approved safety boots, safety glasses and welding gloves.
Upon successful completion of the program requirements, please submit a Request for Recognition of Achievement Form to the Faculty of Continuing Education and Training. There is no cost for this and your Recognition of Achievement will be sent to you electronically.
The program's total of 126 instructional hours consist of theory and practical sessions, which help the student to acquire the knowledge and skills required to pursue a career in metal fabrication and welding.
The program is offered at the King Campus at Bloomington Road and Dufferin Street in King City (13990 Dufferin St., King City) in the welding shop building.
Directions to the Welding Shop
Students should park in Parking Lot A. Walk west to the Building marked "Welding Shop".
Elisa Murillo
Program Assistant
Elisa.Murillo@senecapolytechnic.ca
Jacqueline Bar
Academic Program Manager
Jacqueline.Bar@senecapolytechnic.ca
416-764-0984
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