Welder Foundation Harmonized Certificate

The Welder Foundation Harmonized Certificate prepares you for entry-level employment in industrial manufacturing, welding and fabrication shops. You will be introduced to a variety of welding techniques, layout and fabrication, basic metallurgy, drawing for welding and occupational skills. Following successful completion of this program and upon entering an apprenticeship, you will be eligible to receive technical training credit for Levels 1 and Level 2, plus 300 work-based hours toward your welding apprenticeship requirements.

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Admission Requirements

C in English 10 or equivalent
C in Math 10 or equivalent
High school graduation is preferred provided the applicant meets or exceeds the stated prerequisites.
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Course Requirements

WFH - 100 Occupational Skills
WFH - 101 Cutting and Gouging Processes
WFH - 102 Fusion, Braze and Braze Welding (TB) Using the Oxy-Fuel (OFW) Process
WFH - 103 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
WFH - 105 Semi-Automatic and Automatic Welding
WFH - 106 Basic Metallurgy
WFH - 107 Welding Drawings Layout and Fabrication
WFH - 110 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
Students not having current, valid First Aid and WHMIS certification are required to take these courses to meet program requirements. Separate fees will be charged for First Aid and WHMIS.
OFA - 001 WHMIS 2015
OFA - 010 Occupational First Aid Level 1
Based on availability of placements with industry, Trades Foundation students may have an opportunity to participate in an optional Work Experience: WXT 100 Work Experience-Trades Foundation .

In this program, students may participate in field trips to industry specific locations.

Completion Requirements

Students will be required to achieve a minimum C in each course to pass the program.

Curriculum, certification and completion requirements may be subject to change as mandated by the ITA. Refer to current bulletins on the ITA website.