Grade 10
If you’re interested in a hands-on trade, check out Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Welding program. We’ll get you started on a career that offers a lot of options, great mobility and excellent pay.
Welders are in high demand—in oil and gas, mining, manufacturing and construction. You need to be good with your hands and enjoy working with tools. You also need to be a problem-solver and a team player who’s able to follow instructions.
Welding is a one-year certificate program offered at all four Saskatchewan Polytechnic campuses in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon. Build knowledge and skills in operating welding equipment and performing basic welding operations. You’ll get hands-on instruction in:
cutting processes
gas metal arc, gas tungsten arc, shielded metal arc welding
general shop practice and shop safety
operating fabrication equipment
oxy/acetylene fusion welding
quality assurance
using blueprints
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Courses
COMM 127Fundamental Communication Skills2Show course details
EQPT 103Fabrication Equipment4Show course details
MATH 125Welding Mathematics2Show course details
METL 100Metallurgy and Heat Treatment of Metals2Show course details
PRNT 101Print Reading5Show course details
PROJ 102Shop Projects4Show course details
QC 100Quality Assurance1Show course details
SFTY 103Welding Safety2Show course details
WELD 103Oxy-Acetylene Welding6Show course details
WELD 104Cutting Processes4Show course details
WELD 105Gas Metal Arc Welding8Show course details
WELD 106Gas Tungsten Arc Welding2Show course details
WELD 107Shielded Metal Arc Welding 18Show course details
WELD 108Shielded Metal Arc Welding 211Show course details
WELD 109Shielded Metal Arc Welding 38Show course details
When you graduate, you’ll have the skills you need to do basic welding fabrication and repair. Skilled welders are in demand in many industries, including oil and gas, construction, mining, manufacturing, fabrication and transportation. Look for jobs in repair shops, with fabrication companies, at mine and mill sites, in manufacturing and processing plants, in oil refineries and more.
Health insurance: 500 $ CAD per year
