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This program will teach you to join or sever metals in beams, girders, vessels, piping and other metal components, make metal parts used in construction and manufacturing plants, and weld parts, tools, machines and equipment. Six welding processes are taught, including electric arc welding, gas welding and resistance welding.

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Career Options

Welders are employed in a variety of industries, including vessel or structural steel assembly, pipeline construction, commercial construction, industrial construction, steel fabrication and heavy equipment repair.

Where it can take you

Median Journeyman Salary

Starting Average
 
Industry Average (with experience)
 

View the Alberta Wage & Salary Survey for additional information

Quick Facts

Credential: Journeyman Certificate
International Applicants: Not accepted
Location: Edmonton and Area

Course information

Fees & Expenses

Visit the Fees & Expenses section to find the costs for each period, including tuition, books, supplies, NAITSA and materials fees.

Entrance Requirements

Academic
All applicants are required to meet the following academic and subject prerequisites.

Non-Academic
This program has additional entrance requirements in addition to academic prerequisites.

Application Deadlines

All application deadlines, start dates and training schedules are posted on the Tradesecrets website.


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