Multi-Process Alloy Welding – Certificate

Program Details

Length: 5 weeks

Total Credits: This program has no credits

Intake Terms: Fall, Winter, Spring

Campus: Silver King

Cost: Approximate program cost

Student Loans: This program is not eligible for student loans

Credential Received

Multi-Process Alloy Welding will be added to the welder's existing Certificate of Qualification

Overview

Program Summary

Multi-Process Alloy Welding (MPAW) is a 5-week program that covers material similar to Welder A. Upon successful completion of the MPAW program and a further 900 hours of work-place hours, welders earn the MPAW endorsement and an MPAW Stamp will be placed in their logbook by the ITA.

Multi-Process Alloy Welding is a 5-week, post-apprenticeship, shop-based program for certified welders who wish to expand their skill sets, gain advanced certification and enhance career opportunities. Admission is restricted to indentured IP-certified welders. Upon completion of the program, successful completion of a standardized exam, and 5,400 hours of field experience, a “Multi-Process Alloy Welding” will be affixed to the welder’s existing Certificate of Qualification.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:

Select electrodes for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
Use the SMAW process on low carbon steel plate and pipe
Use the SMAW process on stainless steel and/or low carbon steel plate and pipe
Use the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process for stainless steel
Describe specialized welding processes
Describe common ferrous, non-ferrous and reactive metals and their weldability
Describe die castings and their weldability
Interpret and apply mechanical drawings and layout components
Fabricate weldments

Program Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Graduation from a British Columbia Senior Secondary School or equivalent
Welding experience

Additional Requirements

Physically fit, (mobility/lifting) good manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, balance, work at heights and in adverse weather.
Students must supply some hand tools, safety boots, leather wear and purchase module texts at a cost of approximately $600.
A refundable tool deposit of $100 will be required at the start of the program.

Graduation and Promotion

In order to receive your credential in your program, you must maintain a minimum of 70% average.

Program Curriculum

See SkilledTradesBC (ITA) for program outline.