Industrial Welding
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The Industrial Welding program provides students with the practical skills and technical knowledge required for entry-level employment in the welding trade. The program emphasizes hands-on training combined with essential theory, preparing graduates for work as welding operators, welder’s helpers, or apprentices. Students gain experience in a range of welding processes, including arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding, brazing, GMAW, GTAW, and arc-air cutting. Strong emphasis is placed on occupational safety, proper tool use, and safe workplace practices. Graduates receive a certificate and may pursue apprenticeship training toward journeyperson certification.
Program Overview
This program is designed to teach students the skills necessary to become a welding operator, welder’s helper, or apprentice.
The program is heavily oriented toward hands-on experience. The practical portion includes training in arc welding, oxyacetylene welding, brazing, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), and arc-air cutting. Fundamentals of proper tool and equipment usage are also covered.
Each course within the program includes curriculum related to occupational safety and health. Both the theoretical and practical components emphasize the knowledge and practices required to maintain a safe workplace.
Why Study Industrial Welding at UCN?
- Gain hands-on welding skills using industry-standard tools and techniques.
- Learn in-demand trades skills that lead directly to employment opportunities.
- Build a strong foundation for apprenticeship and long-term career advancement.
Career Outcomes and Community
Career Pathways
Graduates of this program receive a certificate and are prepared for employment in:
- Fabrication shops
- Maintenance departments
- Repair facilities.
Graduates may also pursue further training through an apprenticeship program to attain a journeyperson’s certificate. Acceptance into an apprenticeship program requires approval from both the employer and Apprenticeship Manitoba (Entrepreneurship, Training & Trade).
Apprenticeship
Any individual who successfully completes this program with a minimum passing grade of 70% in all courses and registers as an apprentice within two years of program completion will be eligible to receive Level 1 in-class academic training for the associated apprenticeship program. For information regarding the required hours for Level 1 practical training, please consult Apprenticeship Manitoba.
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Program Schedule
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ABS.1001 | Waskawimakanwa Mecimwaci Isihtwawina | 1 |
| ART.1681 | Pre-employment Trades Communication | 2 |
| BTR.1912 | Core Occupational Health and Safety | 2 |
| EXT.0158 | Standard First Aid with CPR (St. John Ambulance) | 0 |
| ITA.0101 | Welding Theory 1 | 6 |
| ITA.0111 | Welding Practice 1 | 6 |
| ITA.0131 | Welding Theory 2 | 6 |
| ITA.0161 | Welding Practice 2 | 6 |
| ITA.0190 | Practicum | 1 |
| MSC.1410 | Mathematics 1 | 1 |
| MSC.1420 | Mathematics 2 | 1 |
| MSC.1430 | Science 1 | 1 |
| MSC.1440 | Science 2 | 1 |
| VTR.0201 | Print Reading | 3 |
| VTR.0240 | Drafting | 2 |
| VTR.1710 | Machine Shop | 2 |
Admissions
Requirements
a. English 20F, and
b. Pre-Calculus Mathematics 20S, Applied Mathematics 20S or
Essential Mathematics 20S, and
c. Science 20F or Science 20G,
d. Or equivalencies of above,
e. Or mature student, see 2.01 or the Academic Calendar.
Candidates should have good manual dexterity and eyesight and a mechanical aptitude. Those who are sensitive to bright lights or who have respiratory difficulties will be at a disadvantage in this field of study.
Estimated Cost
$6994.19
Application Fee
- Domestic Student Application Fee: $50 plus GST ($52.50)
- International Student Application Fee: $158 plus GST ($165.9)
Important Dates and Deadlines
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Semester Start DateOctober 13, 2026
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Semester End DateJune 11, 2027