Multi-Process Alloy Welding – Certificate

Program Details

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:

1. Select electrodes for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
2. Use the SMAW process on low carbon steel plate and pipe
3. Use the SMAW process on stainless steel and/or low carbon steel plate and pipe
4. Use the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process for stainless steel
5. Describe specialized welding processes
6. Describe common ferrous, non-ferrous and reactive metals and their weldability
7. Describe die castings and their weldability
8. Interpret and apply mechanical drawings and layout components
9. 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.

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