Welding Engineering Technician - Robotics

Program Overview

This two-year Welding Engineering Technician - Robotics program prepares students for careers in manufacturing automation, welding robotics, and metal fabrication. It offers hands-on learning in a state-of-the-art facility, equipping graduates with exceptional welding skills that are in high demand across the industry. The program covers all learning outcomes for Level 1 of the Welder (456A) and Metal Fabricator – Fitter (437A) apprenticeship programs in Ontario. Graduates are well-positioned for employment in the welding industry, further education, or starting their own welding business.

Program Outline

Welding Engineering Technician - Robotics (Optional Co-op)

Degree Overview:

This two-year diploma program prepares students for a career in manufacturing automation, welding robotics, and metal fabrication. It offers hands-on learning in a state-of-the-art facility, equipping graduates with exceptional welding skills that are in high demand across the industry. The program emphasizes practical labs using the latest equipment and covers topics like blueprint reading, metal characteristics, welding automation, robot programming, safe work practices, and weld inspection methods.

Objectives:

• Equip graduates with exceptional welding skills
• Prepare graduates for careers in manufacturing automation, welding robotics, and metal fabrication
• Provide a solid foundation in welding theory and practical application
• Cover all learning outcomes for Level 1 of the Welder (456A) and Metal Fabricator – Fitter (437A) apprenticeship programs in Ontario

Program description:

• Duration: 2 years
• Delivery: Full-time
• Start: January 2025
• Campus: Cambridge – Fountain Street
• Credential: Ontario College Diploma
• Covers Level 1 of the Welder (456A) and Metal Fabricator – Fitter (437A) apprenticeship programs in Ontario

Outline:

Content:

• Welding theory and practice
• Blueprint reading and interpretation
• Metal characteristics and properties
• Welding automation and robot programming
• Safe work practices and regulations
• Welding inspection methods
• Related technical skills

Structure:

• Two years of study
• Combination of lectures, labs, and workshops
• Hands-on learning with the latest equipment
• Opportunity for optional co-op work term

Course schedule:

• Winter 2025:
• Introduction to Welding
• Blueprint Reading
• Metal Fabrication
• Shop Math
• Safety and Regulations
• Spring 2025:
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
• Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
• Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
• Welding Automation
• Subsequent semesters:
• Advanced welding processes
• Welding robotics
• Welding inspection and quality control
• Blueprint Reading: This module teaches students how to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols.
• Metal Fabrication: This module covers various metal fabrication techniques, including cutting, bending, and forming.
• Shop Math: This module provides students with the necessary mathematical skills for welding applications.
• Safety and Regulations: This module emphasizes safety in the welding workplace and covers relevant regulations and standards.
• Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW): This module focuses on the SMAW process, including equipment setup, electrode selection, and welding techniques.
• Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW): This module covers the GMAW process, including equipment setup, shielding gas selection, and welding techniques.
• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW): This module focuses on the GTAW process, including equipment setup, filler metal selection, and welding techniques.
• Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW): This module covers the FCAW process, including equipment setup, flux selection, and welding techniques.
• Welding Automation: This module introduces students to welding automation and robot programming.
• Advanced welding processes: This module covers advanced welding processes such as laser welding and plasma arc welding.
• Welding inspection and quality control: This module focuses on welding inspection methods and quality control procedures.
• Project management and teamwork: This module equips students with the skills to manage welding projects and work effectively in teams.

Careers:

Potential career paths:

• Welder
• Fabricator
• Welding inspector
• Welding technician
• Welding supervisor
• Welding engineer
• Manufacturing engineer

Opportunities:

• Work in various industries, including automotive, aerospace, construction, and manufacturing
• Pursue further education or training to advance their careers
• Start their own welding business

Outcomes:

• Graduates are prepared for employment in the welding industry
• Graduates have the skills and knowledge to pursue further education or training
• The program has an optional co-op work term, which allows students to gain valuable work experience.
• Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for the Welder (456A) and Metal Fabricator – Fitter (437A) apprenticeship programs in Ontario.