Everyone communicates, but are they doing it well? Communicative competence takes practice and self-awareness. In this foundational course, students will learn through discovery and project-based activities to practice approaching situations critically and collaboratively. By developing their communication skills, students will improve their interpersonal ability, intercultural competence, and digital fluency to prepare for success in the workplace and beyond. The strategies students will gain in this course will be useful throughout their program and in their chosen industry.
In this course, students will be provided with an understanding of trade-related print reading skills and will learn to correctly calculate and interpret information from production drawings. Conventional drafting and sketching techniques, object representation, and symbol applications as they relate to the interpretation and understanding of working drawings and specifications will be covered.
Non-destructive testing (NDT) involves a number of inspection techniques designed to detect discontinuities or defects, such as cracks, in different types of materials. NDT is used in many fields including the aircraft industry, pipelines, manufacturing, automotive servicing, and many others. The NDT course is designed to familiarize students with different NDT methods.
Algebra, geometry, and trigonometry will be introduced to prepare students to solve mathematical problems at a technician level. Students will learn and employ mathematical strategies such as models, geometric representations, formulas, algebraic equations, and mathematical reasoning.
Students will learn the basic science of pure metal alloys and heat treatment methods and their effect on metals. In addition, students will learn physical science principals including force, stress, horsepower, and efficiency.
This General Safety Training (GST) teaches basic general safety content to arm students with the core information necessary for them to protect themselves in workplaces on all descriptions. Although some examples may consider Manitoba legislation, this course has been developed by occupational safety and health professionals using generic information that is not provincially specific.
When a student successfully completes the Welding
Pre-Employment program and meets the requirements outlined by Apprenticeship
Manitoba, they can apply to receive credit towards the Level 1 Welding
Apprenticeship. More information about this process can be received from
instructors and Apprenticeship Manitoba.
This course will cover how to safely set up and operate a Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Machine and it’s principles. They will be able to describe and differentiate welding consumables according to the American Welding Society (AWS) classification system. Students will be proficient in using a variety of welding consumables and will be able to weld multiple positions, preparing them to weld various joints such as Lap, Tee and Corner. This course builds on the skills learned in Oxy Fuel Welding and Cutting.
In this course, students will learn to safely set up and operate a Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Machine and it’s principles. They will also be able to describe and differentiate welding electrodes according to the American Welding Society (AWS) classification system. Students will be proficient in using a variety of welding rods and will be able to weld multiple positions, preparing them to weld various joints, such as Lap, Tee, Corner. This course builds on the skills learned in Oxy Fuel Welding and Cutting.
This course equips students with safety theory in performing welding and cutting operations. Students will learn the appropriate selection, use, and care of personal safety equipment, in addition to proper procedures and safe practices to follow during welding. Students will learn about the potential hazards associated with welding—welding fumes and toxins generated from metals, electrodes and fluxes, arc burn, and eye flash—and how to prevent them. In addition, students will learn about working in confined spaces and about rigging and hoisting procedures (i.e., setting up, using, dismantling, and maintenance). Students will also learn the correct use, maintenance, safe operation of hand tools, fasteners, and power metalworking equipment used in welding.
In this course, students will learn the principles of oxy-fuel welding, cutting, and brazing. Students will identify and set up oxy-fuel equipment, reproduce welding, brazing, and cutting coupons, and perform oxy-fuel cutting. This course builds on the skills learned in Safety, Hand and Power Tools.
This course will build upon the knowledge received in the Introduction Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) course. Students will be provided with direct experience in performing Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) test in flat and horizontal position using solid filler wire, and metal cored filler wire. Upon completing the course work, students will have the opportunity to test for a CWB ticket with an independent inspector.
This course will build upon the knowledge received in Introduction Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and introduce students to performing Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) tests in all positions (Flat, Horizontal, Vertical and Overhead). Upon completing the course work, students will have the opportunity to test for the CWB all position ticket.
This course will introduce and equip students with basic theoretical knowledge of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). Students will learn different machine types and related equipment, as well as the gases used in GTAW, and how to identify electrodes. They will also learn how GTAW is used with different metals. Students will learn how to weld various joints (tee, lap, corner, and butt joints) in flat, horizontal, and vertical positions with applicable electrodes on mild steel.
This course will introduce students to basic metal fabrication procedures. They will perform layout applications, set up and operate appropriate equipment and tools to fabricate and assemble a series of projects. These projects are designed to allow students to practice safety and work independently while integrating theoretical knowledge with practical skills.
This course will build upon the knowledge learned in the Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW). In this “hands-on” course, students will learn how to weld various joints (tee, lap, corner and butt joints) in flat, horizontal and vertical positions with applicable electrodes on stainless steel and aluminum.
This course will help students make the transition from school to work through collaborative partnerships between the business community and Red River College, plus promote work-integrated learning opportunities. With the guidance of an industrial partner, students will learn about the business, production, fabrication, and quality assurance in the welding industry. Students will also explore the purpose of a part, the design process, the decisions used to make the part, the part drawings, and finally, students will fabricate the part.
This course will provide students with “hands-on” welding work experience in an industry environment and equip them with the requisite experience, knowledge, and appreciation of the elements that factor into being a responsible worker. Each student will observe and participate in work practices under the direction of shop supervision. A report on the student’s attendance, ability, general attitude and employment potential will be provided by the workplace supervisor upon completion of the assignment. The student will receive credit for this work experience.