This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2000-2001 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.

Welding

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Offered at Langley and Newton

Description

The purpose of this program is to provide students with the skills and knowledge to become competent welders upon successful completion of all the welding courses in each level. Students will develop the necessary habits concerning safety and the proper use of time and materials necessary as competent welders in today's market.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of Kwantlen's welding program are in demand by industry. Graduates will be prepared to enter an apprenticeship. Welders are employed in forestry, mining, petro chemical, transportation, and marine industries.

Admission Requirements

• General Kwantlen entrance requirements apply in addition to the following:
• Grade 10 reading comprehension and math skills as assessed by Kwantlen
• Satisfactory physical health
• Interview with instructor

Content

Hands-on shop experience is the basis from which skills are developed in the program. This program is developed around the individual needs of students and these needs will determine its actual length.

The program is designed to accommodate past experience: credit and/or advancement will take place if students can demonstrate learned skills, plus theoretical knowledge. The course content has been organized into modules to ensure maximum flexibility for individualized training. Students will require appropriate personal safety clothing and footwear.

These programs are offered Monday through Friday on a continuous intake basis.

Registered C Welder

Approximately seven months vocational training

Graduation

Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Certificate in Welding - Level C

Content

Note: For registration, training time plus subsequent work experience must equal a minimum of 12 months.

WELD 1101 Introduction to Welding
WELD 1102 Oxy-fuel Gas Cutting
WELD 1103 Gas and Braze Welding
WELD 1104 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW-I)
WELD 1105 Air Carbon Arc Gouging (A.A.C.)
WELD 1106 Gas Metal Arc and Flux Core Arc
Welding I (GMAW-I) & (FCAW-I)
WELD 1201 Material Handling
WELD 1202 Blueprint Reading I
WELD 1203 Metallurgy I

Registered B Welder

Approximately four months vocational training.

Graduation

Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Citation in Welding - Level B

Prerequisite

Registered "C" Welder

Content

Note: For registration, training time plus subsequent work experience must equal a minimum of 12 months.

WELD 1107 Shielded Metal Arc Welding II (SMAW-II)

and

WELD 1108 Gas Metal Arc Welding II (GMAW-II)

or

WELD 1109 Flux Core Arc Welding II (FCAW-II)

or

WELD 1110 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II
(GTAW-II)

plus

WELD 1204 Welding Quality Control Standards and Specifications
WELD 1205 Welding Code Standards and Specifications
WELD 1206 Blueprint Reading II
WELD 1207 Welding Metallurgy II

Registered A Welder

Approximately two months vocational training.

Graduation

Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded a Certificate in Welding - Level A

Prerequisite

Registered "B" Welder

Content

Note: For registration, training time plus subsequent work experience must equal a minimum of 12 months.

WELD 1111 Shielded Metal Arc Welding III
(SMAW-III)
WELD 1112 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding III
(GTAW III)
WELD 1208 Metallurgy III
WELD 1209 Blueprint Reading III

Kwantlen University College is an Authorized-testing agency offering pressure welding upgrading and testing. Pressure welding upgrading and testing to the A.S.M.E. Code available in Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW), and Oxy-fuel welding (OFW).

Upgrading and testing available for Pre-Qualified Welding Procedures (P.W.P.) and Mechanical Contractors' Association (M.C.A.) endorsements.

Upgrading and testing for CWB certification is now available in SMAW. Upgrading and testing are also available, with proper authorization from the employer or trade union, in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW/self-shielded and dual-shielded.