Welding Technology

About Welding Technology

The Welding program will give students a wide variety of welding and fabrication experience by exploring the many different and exciting aspects of the welding trade. 

Students in Welding will develop the following skills:
– Metallurgy, GMAW, Oxy/Acetylene, GTAW, and SMAW processes 
– Plasma cutting and plasma CNC processes  
– Training for CWB Welding Certification  

Who Should Enroll? 
Welding is looking for students who are active participants in their learning, like working with a team, and like designing their own projects. Students who take welding are willing to take initiative, results driven and self-starters. 

Employment Opportunities 
Students who successfully complete the Welding program are qualified to find a job in the welding industry, farm manufacturing or can continue their studies at post-secondary institutions. 

Additional Information 
Students in Welding have the option to train for their CWB Welding Certification. There is an incredible shortage of welders in Manitoba making it easier to find employment. 

Course Listing

Grade 9 (.5 Credit) MEHR2G

This course is intended for students wishing to explore Welding Technology, with an emphasis on hands-on introductory welding activities. Students will spend most of their time in the shop working with and creating projects out of metal using a variety of equipment and tools.

Grade 10 (1 Credit) WT377V1S
· Introduction to Oxy Acetylene Welding
· Introduction to MIG Welding
· Introduction to Arc Welding

Grade 11 (4 Credits) WT000V30
· Positional MIG Welding
· Positional ARC Welding
· Introduction to TIG Welding

Grade 12 (4 Credits) WT000V40
· Advanced MIG Welding
· Advanced ARC Welding
· Work Experience
· Opportunity to obtain C.W.B Welding Certification

Contact Information

BAGE, Mr. Tony – tbage@wsd1.org