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Welding Fabrication Year 1


We are now accepting applications for the 2024/2025 academic year


Start Date: September


Location: West Prince Campus


Length: 1 Year


Credential: Certificate, Welding Level 1


Program Availability: Fall 2024 Term


Canadian Applicants
Open

International Applicants
Open

Student in welding labThe Welding Fabrication Year 1 program introduces students to the essential welding processes, tools and procedures. You’ll learn rigging procedures, gouging and cutting, blueprint reading and basic and intermediate welding skills. Emphasis is placed on demonstrating these skills through extensive training in our workshop.

Study at our West Prince Campus

The West Prince Campus in Alberton, PEI is a Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) test centre, which gives you the option to participate in weld testing.

Upon completion of Welding 1, you may opt to continue to build on your skills in the second year of the Welding Fabrication program offered at our Georgetown Centre.

APPRENTICESHIP

After you graduate from Holland College, your apprenticeship training begins. When you register with your provincial apprenticeship program, you will receive credit for the hours earned and level exams passed while you were at Holland College. Find out more about apprenticeship and the Red Seal program here.

  • Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level*
  • Résumé including work and volunteer experience with applicable dates, membership in groups, associations or athletics, awards and distinctions, and any other information about yourself relevant to the program

NOTES:

2023/2024 Academic Year

Tuition, fees, and other costs are listed in Canadian dollars. International tuition includes the International Student Fee.

1 Year

Canadian

International

Tuition $5,917 $ 11,017
Fees $877 $1,627
Other Costs $ 1,275 $ 1,275
Total $ 8,069 13,919
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Canadian Cost Breakdown

Tuition & Fees

1 Year

Tuition $ 5,917
Student Union $ 172
Health Insurance Fee $ 445
Graduation Fee $ 100
Forklift Training $ 40
First Aid/WHMIS $ 120
     Subtotal $ 6,794
   
1st installment due September 5 $ 4,427
2nd installment due January 8 $ 2,367
   

Other Costs

1 Year

Books/Materials/Supplies $ 425
Uniforms/Safety Shoes/License Fee $ 200
Equipment/Tools/Registration Fee $ 650
     Subtotal $ 1,275
   
Total $8,069

 

International Cost Breakdown

Tuition & Fees

1 Year

Tuition* $ 11,017
Student Union $ 172
Health Insurance Fee $ 1,195
Graduation Fee $ 100
Forklift Training $ 40
First Aid/WHMIS $ 120
     Subtotal $ 12,644
   
1st installment due September 5 $ 10,277
2nd installment due January 8 $ 2,367
   

Other Costs

1 Year

Books/Materials/Supplies $ 425
Uniforms/Safety Shoes/License Fee $ 200
Equipment/Tools/Registration Fee $ 650
     Subtotal $ 1,275
   
Total $13,919

*Includes the International Student Fee.

  • Construction industries
  • Fabrication, assembly and maintenance shops
  • Pulp and paper mills
  • Shipyards
  • Offshore construction and maintenance
  • Self-employment

APPRENTICESHIP

After you graduate from Holland College, your apprenticeship training begins. When you register with your provincial apprenticeship program, you will receive credit for the hours earned and level exams passed while you were at Holland College. Learn more about apprenticeship and the Red Seal program.

Course Code

Course Name & Description

Credit Values


Course Code:SAFE-1005

PEI Occupational Health and Safety

An overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Prince Edward Island. Students examine the legislation, how PEI employees are protected while on the job and the responsibilities of employees and employers.

Credit Values:0


Course Code:COMM-1005

Workplace Communications

This course is designed to allow students to,develop preparatory skills for securing and,retaining employment including; workplace,communication, time management, critical thinking,and problem-solving, and customer service. Upon,successful completion of this course students are,able to use oral communications techniques, and,create a variety of written documents and reports,used in the workplace. Methods and strategies,for job search, preparation and retention are,also incorporated.

Hours:3


Course Code:COMP-1000

Computer Essentials

Students learn productivity software and explore,digital environments with practical applications,for various workplaces and educational,institutions. The main areas of focus include word,processing, spreadsheets, presentation software,,email and other electronic communication tools,,various digital environments, and,industry-specific applications.

Hours:3


Course Code:MATH-1005

Math Essentials

This course is designed to provide students with,a review of fundamental trade related math,skills. Students acquire competency in the math,skills as they relate to their chosen trade,program and future career. Emphasis is placed on,developing problem solving and critical thinking,skills. Students are challenged to continually,make connections between math and their trade, as,well as every day applications.

Hours:2


Course Code:MATH-1110

Math for Welders

Students solve advanced trade related problems,using geometric formulas, bend allowances, and,trigonometry commonly found in the workplace.

Hours:2


Course Code:NCPR-1001

Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C

A comprehensive two-day course offering standard,first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR),skills from a certified trainer. As required by,regulation, this course covers CPR and the,management of other breathing, airway and,circulation emergencies, as well as, the control,of bleeding, treating shock, stabilizing,fractures and dislocations, head and spine,injuries, and more. Also, includes automated,external defibrilators (AED). This certification,expires in 3 years.

Hours:0


Course Code:NCPR-1002

Workplace Hazardous Materials,Information Systems

Students complete Workplace Hazardous Materials,Information System (WHMIS) training and,certification.

Hours:0


Course Code:NCPR-1110

Forklift Operator

This course is intended to certify participants,in operation of a forklift using classroom and,hands on experience. The participants will be,required to pass a written and a practical exam.,The individuals successfully completing the,program will be awarded a forklift operator's,certificate.

Hours:0


Course Code:PRAC-1130

Welding Practicum I

Students will gain industry experience and apply,skills and knowledge gained during the preceding,courses.

Hours:4


Course Code:RIGG-1080

Introduction to Rigging and Materials,Handling

Students develop a working knowledge of safe,working loads, safe handling and storage of,materials and working load limits with regards to,basic rigging. Participation in a one-day,seminar instructed by Crosby Canada is a,significant component of this course.

Hours:2


Course Code:WELD-1002

Introduction to Welding Safety and,Equipment

Students learn about shop safety for the metal,trades, access equipment, occupational health and,safety, fire arrest and fire suppression.,Students have an introduction to measuring,,layout power tools and learn to safely use and,maintain various stationary power tools,,including shear, iron worker, band saw and bench,grinders.

Hours:2


Course Code:WELD-1010

Cutting and Gouging

Students set up and maintain oxy-fuel cutting and,welding equipment, ensuring correct parameters,and consumables are selected. Then perform,cutting, joint removal, welding and brazing.,Students also use the arc cutting process to cut,and remove metal. Students are prepared to,safely use Manual Carbon Arc and Plasma Cutting,equipment.

Hours:2


Course Code:WELD-1020

Introduction to Welding Processes

An introduction to the safety aspects, set-up and,uses of Sheilded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas,Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux and Metal Cored,Arc Welding (FCAW and MCAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc,Welding (GTAW) processes. Students will fillet,weld on mild steel in flat and horizontal,positions at a beginning level.

Hours:6


Course Code:WELD-1055

Blueprint Reading and Drawing

An introduction to interpreting and creating,drawings. Students learn the basics of reading,drawings, symbols and abbreviations, the types of,blueprints and fabrication based on drawing,interpretation.

Hours:2


Course Code:WELD-1140

Intermediate Welding Processes

Students continue to build on knowledge and,skills in the use of Shielded Metal Arc Welding,(SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux and,Metal Cored Arc Welding (FCAW and MCAW) and Gas,Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) processes.

Hours:6


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I came into the Welding program not knowing certain things, things I look back on that seem common sense now. But at the time they weren’t. The teachers showed me how to do things and they were patient. They give you everything you need.

Kara, Class of 2021

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