Welding Technology

Training is done on both structural and piping materials in mild steel, stainless, and aluminum alloys. Program graduates typically find employment as welding technicians, robotic welding technicians, and technical sales representatives. They will be capable of welding metal alloys, fabricating metals to specifications, troubleshooting faulty weldments, writing procedures, interpreting conventional and computer-aided prints, and selling and servicing equipment.

Career Opportunities

Most welders work in manufacturing industries that produce transportation equipment, industrial machinery and equipment, and fabricated metal products. Welders are also employed in the construction of buildings and bridges, and to join pipes in pipelines, power plants, railroads, and refineries.

Skills Gained

Welding is the most common method for permanently bonding metal parts. Due to its strength, welding is used to construct and repair cars, appliances, buildings, highway bridges, and it is extensively used in petrol-chemical piping. The Welding program at Cowley College provides students the opportunity to learn practical knowledge and skill competencies associated with welding, metal fabrication and related processes. Cowley College provides students with measurement and blueprint reading skills, operation of welding and fabricating equipment, applied mathematics knowledge, and effective communication skills.