This 40-hour welding course is designed for beginner and
experienced welders looking to improve their skills. The course covers the
theory and application of ARC and MIG processes, including shop orientation and
safety. The practical component allows students to focus on the style of
welding of their choice. Students are required to complete a half-mask
respirator fit test, complete a WHMIS course and are responsible for providing
their Personal Protection Equipment.
Note: This is not a certification welding course. If you are
looking to become a certified welder, please refer to the RRC Polytech Full-time
Welding program.
Other Information
Workers Compensation Board regulations stipulate that you must wear steel-toed footwear in industrial workplaces. You are required to provide and wear appropriate safety footwear in welding and machine shops, both in the College and during industry work placements.
All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) can be purchased at the RRC Polytech Campus Store; students must bring their Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the first day of class:
CSA-approved footwear (preferably boots)
Welding glasses
Full face shield/visor with at least #10 lens for actual welding
Hearing protection
Leather gloves and aprons
Welding jacket, long-sleeved
2 – pair of locking pliers (optional)
Note: All equipment must be in good working condition to prevent personal injuries. All Personal Protective Equipment must be worn in lab areas, with no exceptions. All items must be free from oils and grease.
Entrance Requirements
WHMIS Training Course on LEARN is to be completed before the start date of your course.
Half-face respirator fit testing is required before registering for the School of Continuing Education Welding course. Please follow the directions below to schedule your fit test.
Book your respirator fit test online. Students will need to know their student number and state which fit-test is required (Half-face, N95 or PAPR).
Please use the online system to cancel/reschedule your appointment. You can do this through the original email confirmation.
The fit-test room is located in C106.
The purpose of the appointment is to ensure you are fitted for the correct size. Students requiring a half-face can bring their own 3M 7500 series respirator (or equivalent) on the day of the fit test or purchase a respirator from the fit tester at the time of the appointment. Do not purchase a new respirator prior to the appointment if you do not already own one.
Students will pay for the following:
Respirator Fit Test: $46.00
3M Half-Face Respirator: $50.88
Note: All respirators are subject to availability due to increased demand; therefore, pricing can vary based on brand and availability.
3M P100 Filters: $12.10
Missed/Late Appointment Fee: $46.00
PAPR Fitting plus Rental: $87.00
All payments will be made on-site prior to the fit-test. Payment options are preferably credit/debit cards or exact cash.
Be on time for your appointment. Appointments are scheduled in 20-minute intervals. Late arrival may result in a missed appointment charge of $46.
If you are unable to attend your appointment, please cancel through your original confirmation email 24h prior to the appointment or call 204-632-2511.
Do not eat, drink (other than water), smoke, vape or chew gum for 20 minutes before the test.
Individuals are required to be clean-shaven where the respirator seals to the face.
Attending a fit-test appointment with facial hair that affects the seal of the respirator will result in a missed appointment charge of $46. You must have less than 24 hair growth.
If you are unable to be clean-shaven due to Medical or Religious beliefs, please fill out the appropriate form below and email safety@rrc.ca.
We must receive this form at least one day PRIOR to your appointment and one week prior to when a PAPR is required for your program. SHS will supply further information about how to obtain a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) at your appointment. The cost to obtain an RRC Polytech PAPR is $87.
Welding students must forward a scanned copy to cde@rrc.ca to register for any School of Continuing Education welding courses.
Delivery Method
In-Class Delivery, in the Welding Shop
Textbooks and Booklists
Students enrolling in Part-Time and Online Education courses may be required to purchase textbooks and materials at participating Campus Store locations or online at bookstore.rrc.ca. Student booklists will be available approximately 3 weeks prior to scheduled course start dates. Please ensure materials are purchased in advance, to be available for the start date.
Note: Courses requiring a textbook will show "TR" in the Delivery field.
Course Dates and Fees
2025 Winter Term - Continuing Education
WELD-1017 MIG & Arc Welding
Location: Notre Dame Campus
Dates
Class Days
Time
Delivery
Instructor
Section
Cost
Actions
Jan 11, 25 - Feb 08, 25
Sa
8:00AM - 4:00PM
T. Punton
263079
$999
Feb 22, 25 - Mar 22, 25
Sa
8:00AM - 4:00PM
T. Punton
263080
$999
Location: Notre Dame Campus
Dates
Jan 11, 25 - Feb 08, 25
Class days
Sa
8:00AM - 4:00PM
Delivery
Instructor
T. Punton
Section
263079
Cost
$999
Dates
Feb 22, 25 - Mar 22, 25
Class days
Sa
8:00AM - 4:00PM
Delivery
Instructor
T. Punton
Section
263080
Cost
$999
2025 Spring Term - Continuing Education
WELD-1017 MIG & Arc Welding
Location: Notre Dame Campus
Dates
Class Days
Time
Delivery
Instructor
Section
Cost
Actions
Apr 05, 25 - May 10, 25
Sa
8:00AM - 4:00PM
TBA
265228
$999
May 24, 25 - Jun 21, 25
Sa
8:00AM - 4:00PM
TBA
265229
$999
Location: Notre Dame Campus
Dates
Apr 05, 25 - May 10, 25
Class days
Sa
8:00AM - 4:00PM
Delivery
Instructor
TBA
Section
265228
Cost
$999
Dates
May 24, 25 - Jun 21, 25
Class days
Sa
8:00AM - 4:00PM
Delivery
Instructor
TBA
Section
265229
Cost
$999
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