Program Description
Welding is part of our everyday lives. It is used in making simple things like desks or tables, and it also plays a bigger role in the automotive industry, aircraft construction and bridge building. The welding is a multifaceted occupation and provides many different career opportunities.
Welding and Fitting is an 1,800-hour program covering 29 competencies. The training involves alternating theory and hands-on work to help students develop the skills they need to perform the job’s roles, functions and tasks. By the end of the program, they will be well-equipped to progress effectively while maintaining safety in the workplace.
The program includes the following activities:
Preparing and welding steel, stainless steel and aluminum parts using various processes, including SMAW, GTAW, GMAW and FCAW
Welding steel parts and producing basic assemblies
Interpreting drawings, specifications and welding procedures
Welding is an area of expertise that requires precision, consistency and agility. Program graduates can specialize in ship building and repair, pipeline construction welding, building construction welding, machinery and equipment repair welding, or aerospace precision welding.
* This DVS program is eligible for student financial assistance from the Government of Quebec.
Main Job Operations
Welders perform some or all of the following duties:
Read and interpret welding drawings or specifications
Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment using the following processes:
Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW),
Gas metal arc welding (GMAW),
Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW),
Plasma arc welding (PAW),
Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW),
Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW),
Resistance welding and submerged arc welding (SAW)
Operate manual or semi-automatic flame cutting equipment
Operate brazing and soldering equipment
Operate metal-shaping machines such as brakes, shears and other metal straightening and bending machinery
Repair worn parts of metal products by welding extra layers
Welding, brazing and soldering machine operators perform some or all of the following duties:
Operate previously set-up welding machines such as spot, butt and seam resistance or gas and arc welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts
Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal parts or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal articles with solder
Program Content
| Code |
Competency Description |
Hours |
Credits |
| 801-712 |
Determine their suitablity for the trade and the training process |
30 |
2 |
| 801-722 |
Understand occupational health and safety rules |
30 |
2 |
| 801-737 |
Produce sketches and drawings |
105 |
7 |
| 801-743 |
Apply concepts of metallurgy |
45 |
3 |
| 801-757 |
Interpret drawings and specifications |
105 |
7 |
| 801-762 |
Cut ferrous and non-ferrous metals |
30 |
2 |
| 801-776 |
Use cutting and shaping equipment |
90 |
6 |
| 801-782 |
Prepare parts |
30 |
2 |
| 801-792 |
Apply the SMAW process |
30 |
2 |
| 801-807 |
Weld steel parts using the SMAW process |
105 |
7 |
| 801-813 |
Apply the GTAW process |
45 |
3 |
| 801-825 |
Weld steel parts using the GTAW process |
75 |
5 |
| 801-834 |
Weld aluminium parts using the GTAW process |
60 |
4 |
| 801-844 |
Produce basic assemblies |
60 |
4 |
| 801-852 |
Apply the GMAW process |
30 |
2 |
| 801-868 |
Weld steel parts using the GMAW process |
120 |
8 |
| 801-874 |
Weld aluminium parts using the GMAW process |
60 |
4 |
| 801-884 |
Produce simple assemblies |
60 |
4 |
| 801-891 |
Apply the FCAW process |
15 |
1 |
| 801-908 |
Weld steel parts using the FCAW process |
120 |
8 |
| 801-912 |
Apply the SAW, RW and PAW processes |
30 |
2 |
| 801-927 |
Interpret drawings and specifications for complex assemblies |
105 |
7 |
| 801-935 |
Produce assemblies of medium complexity |
75 |
5 |
| 801-941 |
Communicate in the workplace |
15 |
1 |
| 801-958 |
Produce complex assemblies |
120 |
8 |
| 801-963 |
Modify assemblies |
45 |
3 |
| 801-974 |
Repair assemblies |
60 |
4 |
| 801-981 |
Use job-search techniques |
15 |
1 |
| 801-996 |
Enter the work force |
90 |
6 |
Admission Requirements for International Students
To be eligible for admission for vocational studies leading to an DVS in Welding and Fitting, international students must meet one of the following requirements:
Comparative Evaluation : This is a document issued by Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion Québec. It indicates the level of education equivalent for studies conducted outside of Québec. The minimum required level is a secondary 4. Please visit the following link for more information http://immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/forms/search-title/comparative-evaluation/index.html;
OR
Diploma and Transcript: Certified copies of your diploma and transcript from the highest level of education is required. The copies must be translated into French or English. The assessment of the level of study will be completed by the school, the minimum level corresponding to the Quebec school system required is secondary 4;
OR
General Development Test (GDT) and specific prerequisites: You must present a document stating that you have successfully completed the TDG and specific prerequisites. For the Automobile Mechanics program, you must pass the prerequisites in language of instruction and in mathematics according to the codes shown in the following table:
| SPECIFIC PREREQUISITES |
| Language of Instruction |
Mathmatics |
| Adults |
Youth |
Adults |
Youth |
| 3101-1 |
632-306 |
3053-2 |
063-306 |
| 3102-2 |
|
(3016-2) |
563-306 |
| (3070-3) |
|
|
|
OR
Secondary School Equivalency Test (SSET): This evaluation is composed of seven equivalency exams at the Secondary 5 level. These multiple choice tests, assess your general knowledge in English (grammar), English (reading comprehension), mathematics, French (second language), social studies, economics and natural science. Once you’ve passed the evaluation, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies (AESS) at the Secondary 5 level is issued. You must present this certificate to apply for an DVS.
Required Documents:
Birth Certificate in French or English.
If you meet the requirements for admission, and you submit all required documents, your file can be assessed. Based on this assessment you will receive a letter of acceptance within 7 to 10 days.
To provide after the admission
After receiving the letter of admission, you must :
Step 1: Apply for an Acceptance Certificate for studies (CAQ) of Immigration, Diversity and Inclusion Québec. Please visit the following link for more information: http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/immigrate-settle/students/obtaining-authorizations/certificat-acceptation/index.html
Step 2: Apply for a study permit from Immigration and Citizenship Canada: please visit the following link for more information: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study.asp
The CAQ and study permit are required in order to start the program. You must send copies to the school before the course begins.
For more information about the CAQ, the Study Permit and the Equivalences, visit our FAQ page.
Admission Requirements for Local Students
To be eligible for admission for vocational studies leading to a DVS in Welding and Fitting, students who are Canadian or permanent residents must meet one of the following requirements:
Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent.
OR
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning.
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or recognition of equivalent learning:
| SPECIFIC PREREQUISITES |
| Language of Instruction |
Mathmatics |
| Adults |
Youth |
Adults |
Youth |
| 3101-1 |
632-306 |
3053-2 |
063-306 |
| 3102-2 |
|
(3016-2) |
563-306 |
| (3070-3) |
|
|
|
Required Documents:
Birth Certificate in French or English.
FAQ
1. What are the program objectives?
A graduate from the Welding and Fitting program will be qualified to operate equipment to weld, braze and solder. Our students are prepared for what the industry needs and which meets the welding standards. As well as:
Interpret plans, specifications and procedures
Prepare and weld steel, stainless steel and aluminum parts according to different processes, such as; SMAW, CTAW, GMAW, FCAW
Apply occupational health and safety rules
Control the quality of products
2. What is the nature of work in this industry?
This is a highly skilled trade, which involves the use of welding equipment in the heating, welding, cutting and brazing of ferrous and nonferrous metals. Welders work with their hands; building, repairing or performing installations.
3. What are the main characteristics of a welder?
Dexterity and visual acuteness
Capacity to concentrate and able to execute precise/detailed work
Resistance to uncomfortable positions for long periods of time
Sufficient knowledge to interpret plans, specifications and procedures
Ease to work in the presence of loud noises, vibrations, smoke, dust and heat.
4. Who employs welders?
Welding shops
Shipyards
Mining companies
Aerospace and steel industries
Steel manufacturers for railway, aircraft or vehicle industries
Steel manufacturers for machinery and equipment or building
5. How and when can I apply for the Welding and Fitting program?
Refer to our program start dates, for schedule and availability. To get more information and start the application process, you can :
Request a brochure for the program
Call us at 1-514-739-3010
Email us at info@avirontech.com
Visit us at : 5460 Royalmount, Ville Mont Royal, Québec, H4P 1H7 (Metro de la Savane)
Start Dates
| Course |
Starting Date |
End Date |
| Welding and Fitting - English - Day |
31 Oct. 2022 |
31 Jan. 2024 |
| Welding and Fitting - English - Day |
20 Mar. 2023 |
11 June 2024 |
See Start Dates for French Program