WQCC-Welding & Fitting

WQCC-Welding & Fitting 1800 hour welding and fitting program offered at the Western Quebec Career Center. Programmes de Formation DEP/DVS The Trade and the Training Process
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Welding and Fabrication
1800 hours – Full-Time Program (5695)

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

This program provides the specialized training to enable men and women to acquire the qualifications needed to work in the field of welding and fabrication. The Welding and fabrication program develops the competencies to acquire the qualifications needed:

-To get into the labor market
-To acquire the qualifications needed to interpret plans, specifications and procedures
-To acquire the qualifications needed to prepare and weld steel, stainless steel and aluminum parts according to different processes: SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW
-To acquire the qualifications needed to carry out, modify and repair assemblies
-To apply occupational health and safety rules; to control the quality of products built. PROGRAM CONTENT

The program is divided into the following competencies and includes an on-the-job training period. Adult learners gain valuable experience which should enable them to secure employment upon the successful completion of the program.

1. Occupational Health and Safety Rules
3. Producing Sketches and Drawings
4. Applying Concepts of Metallurgy
5. Cutting Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals
6. Using Cutting and Shaping Equipment
7. Preparing Parts
8. Applying the SMAW Process
9. Welding Steel Parts Using the SMAW Process
10. Interpreting Plans and Specifications
11.Applying the GTAW Process
12. Welding Steel Parts Using the GTAW Process
13. Welding Aluminum Parts Using the GTAW Process
14. Basic Assemblies
15. Applying the GMAW Process
16. Welding Steel Parts using the GMAW Process
17. Welding Aluminum Parts Using the GMAW Process
18. Simple Assemblies
19. Applying the FCAW Process
20. Welding Steel Parts Using the FCAW Process
21. Applying the SAW, RW and PAW Processes
22. Interpretation of Plans and Specifications for Complex Assemblies
23. Assemblies of Medium Complexity
24. Communication in the Workplace
25. Complex Assemblies
26. Modifying Assemblies
27. Repairing Assemblies
28. Using Job-Search Techniques
29. Entering the Work Force

(This program is only offered at the Western Québec Career Centre Campus)

N.B. Completion of this program leads to a Québec Ministry of Education Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS)

Tuition-free for Québec Residents

Hello everyone,Don't miss our next CWB Association meeting!If you've been curious about the welding industry, the certif...
10/18/2025

Hello everyone,

Don't miss our next CWB Association meeting!

If you've been curious about the welding industry, the certification process, or the steps required to become a skilled professional, this session is for you. We'll be answering your questions and shedding light on what it takes to get involved.

We hope to see you there!

06/19/2025
Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!
06/19/2025

Looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow!

Join us for a presentation on Linde Shielding Gas at the CWB Association Ottawa Gatineau Chapter event!

06/12/2025

Congratulations, Graduates!

To our incredible welding graduates: You've officially torched, TIG'd, and tested your way to success! It's been an honor watching you transform raw materials into works of art. Go out there and build something amazing – and maybe even something that stays straight! We're immensely proud of each and every one of you.

We had a blast trying out all the new pulse wave forms last night. Thanks Farid for the awesome presentation!
03/21/2025

We had a blast trying out all the new pulse wave forms last night. Thanks Farid for the awesome presentation!

With another Sommet Atypique behind us, we want to share a few photos of the event. Thanks to all the student volunteers...
02/03/2025

With another Sommet Atypique behind us, we want to share a few photos of the event. Thanks to all the student volunteers! It's so nice for people to be able to chat you and to gain insight into student life at our center. Not sure whether it was the virtual welder, the automotive display or the free swag but our booth was a big hit! See you next year!

New program at our center. See contact details for more info.
01/31/2025

New program at our center. See contact details for more info.

Come check out our new program!
01/31/2025

Come check out our new program!

🌟 New Program Alert: Support for Assistive Services in Health and Social Services! 🌟

We're excited to announce the launch of our new program, Support for Assistive Services in Health and Social Services Institutions! This training is designed to equip you with the essential skills to assist those in need of support within a healthcare setting. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

📅 Classes Start: March 24th, 2025
💸 Tuition: FREE for Quebec Residents

🩺💉Whether you're looking to start a career in this vital field or expand your existing skills, this program offers an incredible opportunity. You’ll gain hands-on experience and learn how to provide effective support to individuals with diverse needs, ensuring they receive the care and attention they deserve.

Don't miss out on this chance to make a meaningful impact while building a rewarding career in health services.

Register Today!

Who's coming out this Thursday? Should be a fun night of networking. There will be door prizes, 50/50 draw and lots of l...
01/27/2025

Who's coming out this Thursday? Should be a fun night of networking. There will be door prizes, 50/50 draw and lots of laughs! See you there!

We are one week away from our next event! Come join us January 30th at in Ottawa. #50/50

Here are a few upcoming events to look forward to!
01/06/2025

Here are a few upcoming events to look forward to!

Happy New Year everyone!! Thank you all who were able to come out to our events last year, we appreciate it and love seeing our chapter expanding. Here is a look to some of our upcoming for this year. More info to come.

Hi everyone,We are hoping to run another welding program starting on January 7th. We need to hit a minimum number of stu...
11/25/2024

Hi everyone,

We are hoping to run another welding program starting on January 7th. We need to hit a minimum number of students to run it and we're almost there! Whether you're looking for a change of career or you've always wondered what welding is all about, this program is for you.

If you would like to see what the program is like before signing up, we also offer student for the day. Head to our website to sign up.

If you or someone you know is interested in registering, the office is open from 8:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday.

Thanks :)

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100 Frank Robinson
Gatineau, QC
J9H4A6

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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