Program Details

Welding Level C School: Okanagan College Faculty: Trades and Apprenticeships Degree: Certificate Field of Study: Welding Technology/Welder Description: This program prepares the student for employment as a welder in industry. Students will be provided with a thorough knowledge of various metals; a variety of welding processes used in the repair and construction of metal products; a knowledge of blueprint reading, welding symbols and basic sketching; layout and assembly work; Oxyacetylene-fusion welding of ferrous and nonferrous metals in all positions, braze welding of ferrous and nonferrous metals, and machine and manual cutting; shielded metal arc welding (SMAW) of plate in all positions, carbon arc cutting and gouging; basic metallurgy - properties of metals, metal identification, heat treatment and the effect of heat on metals; gas metal arc welding (GMAW); flux core arc welding (FCAW); and the operation of wire feed equipment. Website: Welding Level C at Okanagan College Careers: 1 career(s) Admission Requirements Prerequisites: Grade 10 or equivalent (ABE Intermediate Level), Grade 12 is strongly advised and satisfactory standing in basic mathematics and reading tests. * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.