Put a spark in your career
Learn on state-of-the-art equipment and one-of-a-kind projects in our Trades and Technology Centre’s new welding shop. You will receive training in multiple welding processes, operating fabrication equipment, using blueprints, general shop practice, and shop safety.
You’ll spend 75% of your time in our welding shop learning from highly qualified instructors. You’ll learn to work on your own and as part of a team. You’ll also develop the quality assurance and shop safety practices employers look for when recruiting apprentices.
Students may apply for Level 1 and 2 Technical Training credit and trade time upon indenturing as an apprentice with the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC). Visit saskapprenticeship.ca for more details.
Why Parkland College?
- Parkland College has developed strong ties to the businesses, industries and community it serves.
- Many businesses in the area provide practicum opportunities and actively recruit our grads because they know they are educated to their own recommended standards.
Tuition & Course Info
Tuition: Approx. $6,313.80
Books & Materials: Approx. $2,200.00
Fees: Approx. $1,202.00
Dates: September 25, 2023 – June 14, 2024
Length: 35 weeks
Location: Trades and Technology Centre, Yorkton, SK
Courses
| COMM 127 | Industry Communications |
| EQPT 103 | Fabrication Equipment |
| MATH 125 | Welding Mathematics |
| METL 100 | Metallurgy & Heat Treatment of Metals |
| PRNT 101 | Blueprint Interpretation |
| PROJ 102 | Shop Projects |
| QC 100 | Quality Assurance |
| SFTY 103 | Welding Safety |
| WELD 103 | Oxy-Acetylene Welding |
| WELD 104 | Cutting Processes |
| WELD 105 | Gas Metal Arc Welding |
| WELD 106 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding |
| WELD 107 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding 1 |
| WELD 108 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding 2 |
| WELD 109 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding 3 |
Important Notes
- PPE and hand tools to be supplied by the student include: CSA approved safety glasses and work boots, coveralls, welder’s gloves, welder’s leathers, toolbox, vise grip pliers, MIG pliers, ball-peen hammer, chipping hammer, 5” angle grinder with guard, small tool brush, wire brush, tape measure.
- Your Saskatchewan Polytechnic Welding certificate may give you credit for Level 1 and Level 2 apprenticeship training as well as 1,200 hours of trade time credit provided that you meet the academic and timeline requirements as specified by the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC). Upon registration with SATCC receive your Level 1 card. Once 1,800 hrs are met you will receive Level 2 card. Then you will only need Level 3 training and enough work hours to write the interprovincial journeyperson exam — your ticket to working as a journeyperson welder anywhere in Canada. To learn more, contact the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission.
Career Opportunities
Welders are employed by companies that manufacture structural steel and platework, boilers, heavy machinery, ships and other metal products, and by welding contractors and welding shops, or they may be self-employed.
Admission Requirements
- Grade 10. Special Admission – ACCUPLACER is available.
- English Language Requirement
- Non-refundable application fee: $60.00 (online) OR $90.00 (paper)