Semi-automatic Welding GMAW and FCAW
OPEN
STARTING DATE: January 2025
STARTING DATE: January 2025
Program Description
Do you have manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination? Metalworking may be for you!
You’ll be able to:
- Work with semi-automatic welding machines on steel and stainless steel.
- Use gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux cored arc welding (FCAW) techniques.
- Work in various industries specializing in welding.
Admission requirements
Candidates must meet certain criteria.
Must meet one of the following conditions:
- Has obtained at least Secondary III credits or the equivalent in the language of instruction, second language and mathematics;
- Has obtained an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies (AESS);
- Has successfully completed the General Development Test (GDT) with or without specific prerequisites.
Must meet one of the following conditions:
- Has interrupted their full-time studies for at least 12 months;
- Is 18 years old when entering training;
- Has obtained a Secondary School Diploma (SSD) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) or their equivalent;
- Meets the eligibility conditions of Emploi-Québec’s workforce training measure.
Program Content
See all the block of hours below.
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Statement of competency
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Hours
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Credits
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| STC 750-012 | Determine their suitability for the trade and training process | 30 | 2 |
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| STC 750-022 | Prevent health, safety and environmental hazards | 30 | 2 |
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| STC 750-032 | Perform welding calculations | 30 | 2 |
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| STC 750-042 | Operate lifting and handling equipment | 30 | 2 |
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| STC 750-053 | Perform thermal cutting of metal parts | 45 | 3 |
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| STC 750-066 | Interpret simple assembly plans and draw sketches | 90 | 6 |
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| STC 750-077 | Weld steel and stainless steel parts using the GMAW process in the flat and horizontal positions | 105 | 7 |
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| STC 750-082 | Establish welding and cutting procedures | 30 | 2 |
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| STC 750-096 | Weld steel parts using the FCAW process in the flat and horizontal positions | 90 | 6 |
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| STC 750-105 | Produce simple assemblies | 75 | 5 |
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| STC 750-111 | Prepare for their career path | 15 | 1 |
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| STC 750-126 | Enter the workforce | 90 | 6 |
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| 660 | 44 |