Program Title – Mechanical Technician – Welding Fitter
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Credential Earned
Ontario College DiplomaDelivery
Full Time -
Program Length
3 SemestersProgram Status
Open
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Program Codes
Program codes are for September intakes except those that are indicated differently.
Program Description
Mechanical Technician – Welding Fitter’s diagnose, install and maintain plant machinery in a systematic manner with a high degree of efficiency. A Welding Fitter will fabricate, and weld various parts and structural steel as required, and install, repair, and fabricate cones, chutes, hoppers and other shapes.
The Mechanical Technician – Welding Fitter program provides students with training equivalent to the advanced level of the in-school component of a welding apprenticeship. In addition, the student increases his/her skills in communications, computers, computer-aided drafting, and gains hands-on welding fitter training.
Career Opportunities
Mechanical Technician – Welding Fitters install, repair and maintain a variety of machinery and are vital to various plant operations. The Mechanical Technician – Welding Fitter may find employment in the mining, manufacturing, steel, construction and hydro industries, as well as various others.
Contact Information
welding@northern.on.ca
OSSD including Grade 12 English (C, U) and Grade 11 Math (C, M, U), or equivalent, or mature student status (an applicant who does not have a high school diploma or equivalent, and will have reached the age of 19 years on or before the start of the program).
Mature students must undergo academic testing prior to admission into a program.
EN1592 Communication Fundamentals
GN1033 Health and Safety
MA1032 Mathematics for Welder Fitters I
MM1024 Welding Technical Drawings I
MW1004 Welding Theory I
MW1012 Welding Skills I
Semester 2
BU4073 Entrepreneurship (BUG203)
EN1582 Applied Communications I
MA2032 Mathematics for Welder Fitters II
MM2044 Welding Technical Drawings II
MW2002 Codes and Standards
MW2004 Welding Theory II
MW2012 Welding Skills II
Semester 3
EL3003 Elective III
MA3003 Mathematics & Precision Measurements III
MW3003 CNC Controls
MW3008 Welding Skills III
MW3013 Quality Control
MW3023 Technical Drawing III
Semester 1
EN1592 Communication Fundamentals
Students review and practice the fundamental conventions of standard English and develop independent learning skills.
GN1033 Health and Safety
This course introduces the student to health and safety in society, and to the role of the individual in today’s health and safety conscious world. Students are also introduced to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
MA1032 Mathematics for Welder Fitters I
The Mathematics & Precision Measurement I course for the Mechanical Technician – Welding Fitter program consists of trade related mathematical problems and their solutions. The course begins with a review of essential mathematical concepts required in a variety of trade-related practices and applications and moves into a introduction to precision measurement tools. Early concepts include a brief review of BEDMAS, averages, and estimation and then study units deal with fraction, decimal, and percent uses relevant to work carried out in the workplace.
MM1024 Welding Technical Drawings I
In this introductory course, students will develop the ability to draw, sketch, read, and interpret engineering drawings and schematics similar to those found in the machine or welding fabrication industry. The course introduces students to structural steel shapes as well as basic layout and fitting techniques. Topics include: basic drafting skills, shape description (orthographic and pictorial), sections, structural steel shapes, sketching, layout, fitting, joint design and welding symbols.
MW1004 Welding Theory I
Students will describe the function and controls of welding power sources in accordance with safety regulations and approved industry standards, and will be introduced to the fundamentals, equipment requirements, and characteristics of the welding processes: SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, MCAW, and GTAW.
MW1012 Welding Skills I
Students will learn to work in a shop environment in accordance with safety regulations and industry standards, and will be able to describe all methods of safe handling of material in the shop or in field situations. Students will describe the use and safe handling of small hand tools, power tools and fabrication machinery; describe and correctly use manual and machine oxy-fuel cutting methods; and will set-up and use the following processes: SMAW, FCAW, and GMAW. They will apply this to various weld joint configurations.
Semester 2
BU4073 Entrepreneurship (BUG203)
Many entrepreneurs plunge into the world of business with minimal training and may lack key skills to help maximize their chances of success. This course instructs the learner on essential skills to survive as an entrepreneur. This course focuses on two skill categories for entrepreneurs; Interpersonal business skills, and self-management skills. The interpersonal business skills portion will focus on the topics of: relationship management, negotiations, networking, and presentation. The self-management skills portion will focus on the topics of: self-care, mental health for entrepreneurs, stress management, diet and nutrition, and self-reflection. Risk management will also be taught in detail.
EN1582 Applied Communications I
Students practice the fundamentals of career-related applications of basic communications skills.
MA2032 Mathematics for Welder Fitters II
The Mathematics course consists of trade related mathematical problems and their solutions. Realistic mathematical problems in welding and fabrication are used to strengthen both mathematical and technical skills. The student will be required to keep pace throughout the course and tests must be written on the specified dates. Adequate notification of all tests will be given.
MM2044 Welding Technical Drawings II
Students learn the use of computer aided drafting with hands on practical with the latest version of AutoCAD.
MW2002 Codes and Standards
This course will cover the terms code, standard and specification. The student will learn the advantages of standardization; identify the agencies that set codes and standards; identify and understand codes governing welding in Canada for structural steel, boilers and pressure vessels, piping systems, pipelines and transmission systems, and storage tanks. The student will be able to understand and follow welding procedure and performance qualifications.
MW2004 Welding Theory II
In accordance with safety regulations and industry standards, this course provides a working knowledge of brazing of deoxidized copper with oxy-fuel equipment, characteristics of metals and their alloys, classifications and effects of welding, and the functions and application of destructive and non-destructive testing methods for welds.
MW2012 Welding Skills II
Students will advance their knowledge in the use of the SMAW, FCAW and GMAW processes by applying it to welding in all four positions: flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead, and will complete bend tests, and tests for all CWB test coupons. Students will learn all aspects of the use and set up of the GTAW process and use these on the following materials: mild steel, stainless steel and aluminum. Students will perform the safe set up, operation and correction of common cutting faults for the PAC and CAC-A processes.
Semester 3
EL3003 Elective III
Students may choose a post-secondary course from a program they are working towards or a regular General Arts and Science course as an elective. Notes: Students cannot take post-secondary courses which require prerequisites. Certain programs such as, BSc. Nursing, Law Clerk and others, have predetermined electives. A list of eligible elective courses for these programs will be provided by the program coordinator at the beginning of each semester in which an elective is required.
MA3003 Mathematics & Precision Measurements III
The Mathematics course for the Mechanical Technician – Welding Fitter consists of trade related mathematical
problems and their solutions. Realistic mathematical problems in welding and fabrication are used to strengthen
both mathematical and technical skills.
MW3003 CNC Controls
Students will demonstrate the basics of programming for robots with CNC custom macros, and will understand and apply G&M codes used in some automated systems. Students will understand and apply methods used in programming automated cutting equipment and welding equipment.
MW3008 Welding Skills III
Students will apply their knowledge to the welding of open joints such as high pressure pipe, and will work on using the walk-the-cup technique for tig welding on pipe. They will use the method of destructive testing to test the quality of the weld, and will learn how to minimize distortion by welding around the neutral axis of a weld joint; and will learn to program and run programmable cutting equipment. Students will contribute to the completion of a welding manufacturing project.
MW3013 Quality Control
Students will understand and use common non-destructive inspection techniques and equipment: visual, dye penetrant, magnetic particle, ultrasonic and radiographic examination. The students will demonstrate a basic proficiency in the use of visual, dye penetrant and magnetic particle inspection. Students will develop knowledge of jigs and fixtures to control distortion and to ensure multiple parts dimensions remain consistent.
MW3023 Technical Drawing III
Students learn the advanced use of computer aided drafting with hands on practical with the latest version of AutoCAD.
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| Program | Degree at Receiving University |
|---|---|
| Welding Engineering Technology | Athabasca (Alberta) |
| Bachelor of Science | |
| McMaster (Ontario) | |
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology | |
| University of Ontario Institute of Technology | |
| Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) in Nuclear Power |
Note: The information above is subject to change without notice at the institution’s discretion.