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Technical Trades Academy - Hamilton, Brantford, Niagara

Welder 456A

This program covers the required in-class training for the 456A Welder apprenticeship.

Courses

We schedule 1 of each:

  • Level 1
  • Level 2
  • Level 3
  • Red Seal Prep

Program Highlights

  • “Earn while you learn” training model, combining on-the-job and in-school training
  • In-school training led by experienced, licensed journeypersons
  • You may qualify for income support while in school through Employment Insurance Canada benefits or training allowance

What You’ll Learn

Level 1

  • S3190 – Trade Practices
  • S3191 – Applied Drawing Interpretation
  • S3192 – Welding Theory 1
  • S3193 – Material and Process Quality 1
  • S3194 – Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Practical 1
  • S3195 – Gas Shielded Semi-Automatic Welding Practical 1
  • S3196 – Thermal Cutting

Level 2

  • S3197 – Drawing Interpretation/Fitting
  • S3198 – Welding Theory 2
  • S3199 – Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Practical 2
  • S3200 – Semi-Automatic Welding Practical 2
  • S3201 – Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

Level 3

  • S3202 – Fitting
  • S3203 – Quality
  • S3204 – Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Practical 3 and Plasma Arc Welding (PAW)
  • S3205 – Automatic and Semi-Automatic Processes
  • S3206 – Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Practical 3

More information on the Ontario Curriculum Standard can be found at the Welder – Skilled Trades Ontario website.

Contact Information

Email – jatc@ualocal67.com


Funded by the Government of Canada, Employment Ontario, and the Government of Ontario

This Employment Ontario program is funded in part by the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario.