Overview
• 17-week applied certificate
• Notre Dame Campus, Winnipeg
• Work experience
• Due to high demand, this program is open to
Manitoba residents only. Applications received from non-Manitoba residents for this program will be cancelled, and the application fee will not be refunded.
Description
The Women of Steel welding program is an initiative for anyone who identifies as a woman.
This program develops the skills and knowledge you need to safely and effectively perform oxyacetylene welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Metal Core Arc Welding (MCAW) processes and related operations.
You will spend most of the class time on practical shop work, with your remaining time on welding theory, mathematics, communications, and blueprint reading instruction.
Upon graduation, you will receive an applied certificate from Red River College Polytechnic.
Students will be tested for Canadian Welding Bureau certification in GMAW and FCAW/MCAW. Upon passing, they will receive a student ticket from Canadian Welding Bureau.
This is not an apprenticeship program but may provide credit transfer opportunities toward an apprenticeship. The Government of Manitoba, Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade offers apprenticeship training that combines on-the-job practical skills development with levels of technical training. If you are interested in applying to an apprenticeship program, please visit
https://www.gov.mb.ca/wd/apprenticeship.Admission Requirements
However, if you apply within 6 weeks of the program start date, admission requirements are due within 5 days of applying.
The Women of Steel program is for anyone who identifies as a woman or is non-binary. Candidates will self-identify on the application form. Applications must be submitted via a PDF form. Please contact the Student Service Centres if you would like assistance with the application.
Regular Admission Requirements
Grade 12
Submit proof of graduation from or enrolment in Grade 12, including one credit in each of the following:
Grade 12 English (40S)
Grade 12 Math (40S)
Grade 10 Science (20F)
If you provide proof of enrolment, your official final grades indicating successful completion must be submitted by July 15 for fall enrolment or by the deadline specified in your admission letter
If you are required to complete an English language assessment, do not submit your transcripts until requested to do so. See English Language Requirements (ELRs) for more information.
and
- English Language Requirements (ELRs)
Answer this question to determine if you meet this program’s ELRs:
Have I successfully completed 3 years of full-time high school (secondary) education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country where English was the language of instruction?
- If YES, you meet English language requirements. Apply and then submit your transcripts* for review
or - If NO, submit proof of meeting an ELRs option. If you choose the English language assessment option, review this program's approved assessments and required levels.
or - If you completed all of your education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR exempt country in English but you did not graduate high school, submit your transcripts* for review.
Mature Student Admission Requirements
If you are 19 years of age or older and have been out of high school for a minimum of one year at time of application, and you do not meet the regular admission requirements, you may apply under the Mature Student admission requirements.
Academic Requirement
High school graduation is not required, but you must have successfully completed or be enrolled in:
If you provide proof of enrolment at time of application, your official final grades indicating successful completion must be submitted by July 15 for fall enrolment or by the deadline specified in your admission letter
If you are required to complete an English language assessment, do not submit your transcripts until requested to do so. See English Language Requirements (ELRs) for more information.
and
Meet Regular Admission Requirement 2
Locations, Dates and Fees
Please check back later for future start dates.
Costs (estimates only; subject to change)
1No cost to Women of Steel students
2No cost to Women of Steel students
3No cost to Women of Steel students
Program Outline
This program develops the skills and knowledge you need to safely and effectively perform oxyacetylene welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Metal Core Arc Welding (MCAW) processes and related operations.
You will perform calculations, interpret blueprints and sketches, layout work, cut to layouts, assemble and weld in all positions as required in the completion of work assignments. The identification, application, care, and use of welding equipment, hand and power tools, layout tools, and general shop equipment will be demonstrated continuously. Safety of self and equipment will be stressed.
Regular and prompt attendance, interest, and proper work habits are essential to your success.
Courses and Descriptions
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In addition to Transfer of Credit from a recognized post secondary institution,
other RPL processes are available for
RPL courses.
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For courses with no
RPL, please check
www.rrc.ca/rpl for additional contact information.
COMM-1173Communication StrategiesRPL
More InformationEveryone 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.
MANU-1053Interpreting Engineering Drawings
More InformationIn 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.
MATH-1082Mathematics for Manufacturing
More InformationAlgebra, 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.
SAFE-1028WHMIS
More InformationThe Workplace Hazardous Materials System (WHMIS) is a system for ensuring that important information about hazardous products is communicated where products are used, stored and handled. This course provides Information necessary to understand and interpret information about hazardous products, including pictograms (symbols), labels and Safety Data Sheets.
SEMR-9209General Safety Training
More InformationThis 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.
WELD-1100Introduction Gas Metal Arc Welding
More InformationThis 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.
Prerequisites:
WELD-1102Safety, Hand and Power Tools
More InformationThis 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.
WELD-1103Oxy Fuel Welding and Cutting
More InformationIn 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.
WELD-2100Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding
More InformationThis 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.
Prerequisites:
WRKE-1026Work to Learn as a Welder
More InformationThis 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.
WRKE-4002Work Experience
More InformationThis 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.
Prerequisites:
Take:
MATH-1082,
COMM-1173,
MANU-1053,
WELD-1100,
WELD-1102,
WELD-1101,
WELD-1103,
SEMR-9209,
SAFE-1028,
WELD-2101,
SCIE-1046,
WELD-2103,
WELD-2104,
WRKE-1026,
WELD-2100 and. Take:
MANU-1066 or
WELD-3103.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process which documents and compares an individual's prior learning gained from prior education, work and life experiences and personal study to the learning outcomes in College courses/programs. For more information, please visit www.rrc.ca/rpl.
Graduation Requirements
For students registered in the Welding Applied Certificate program, the requirements to graduate are as follows:
• A minimum grade of C in each of the Core/Compulsory courses in the program content
• A minimum program GPA of 2.00
