Welding and Fabrication Technology

Prepare for a career as a welder through courses that combine theory and hands-on instruction and cover how to work with metals using industry processes and tools. Develop into a well-rounded tradesperson with in-demand knowledge, skills and experience in the welding and fabrication industry. In this diploma program, you'll gain welding and fabrication knowledge to allow you to interpret drawings, standards and specifications as well as an overview of welding codes. You'll learn about welding fabrication procedures while using current and emerging technologies. In addition, you'll develop your business and entrepreneurship skills such as decision-making skills so you can exercise professional judgment when planning jobs, selecting tools, materials and sequencing operations. You'll also gain math and communications skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders for estimating materials and resources for projects. This program will help you launch a successful career in the welding industry, providing an alternative pathway into apprenticeship. Although it contains all of the content for the 3 periods of the welder apprenticeship trade in Alberta, you will still need to be registered as an apprentice by an employer to collect the required hours of on-the-job training to be eligible to write the journeyperson certification.