Perform welding to meet the quality requirements of the CSA Structural Welding Standard W59 using the Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW), Gas Tungsten Arc (GTAW), Gas Metal Arc (GMAW) and Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) processes and to set up and apply thermal cutting processes including oxy-acetylene cutting, plasma arc cutting and carbon arc gouging.
Demonstrate, develop and document welding procedures using a variety of welding processes including SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW, and RSW, using state-of-the art semi-automatic and mechanized welding equipment.
Describe the detailed theory of operation, applications, materials selection and trouble-shooting of the more common welding processes in industry including SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, SAW, GTAW, and RW.
Select and plan metal fabrication methods including cutting, forming and fitting for weldment manufacturing.
Understand the applications and safe operation of a variety of welding processes that include shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, oxy-fuel welding and thermal cutting.
Develop computer application skills to solve technical problems in the following areas: operating system and file management, technical document creation, spreadsheets, online searching and communication.
Perform mathematical calculations related to the applications of welding technology, mechanical design, quality assurance and industrial engineering functions.
Evaluate weld quality using the non-destructive inspection methods Visual Inspection, (VT), Liquid Penetrant (PT), and Magnetic Particle (MT) while utilizing the concepts of discontinuities, acceptance criteria in engineering standards and welding faults and causes for corrective action.
Program industrial robots for a variety of applications by applying safe operation, positional teaching, program logic and sequence, and input/output command structure.
Prepare welding documentation and develop a familiarity with the common welding codes and standards in the pressure vessel and structural fabricating industries (i.e., ASME and CSA), develop an understanding of the basic principles in Welding Quality Control and visual inspection.
Develop an understanding of Total Quality Management (TQM), the application of statistical techniques including statistical process control (SPC) and the need and application of Quality Management Systems (QMS) such as ISO 9000&ISO/TS 16949 in welding operations.
Apply knowledge of the metallurgical reaction in metals that are welded to the selection of welding consumables, parameters and procedures for the purpose of creating sound and cost effective weldments.
Develop and apply a basic understanding of loads in welded structures, combined with the theories of mechanics of materials, towards the design of simple welded connections and the selection of welding consumables to meet structural requirements.
Describe the application of advanced welding processes including pulsed-arc GMAW, laser, electron beam and high frequency welding.
Acquire an understanding of the process of manufacturing a product from design concept to production including aspects of project and operations management and the need to eliminate wasted time, materials and labour for competitive manufacturing.
Acquire an understanding of the basic principles of electricity and electronics as it applies to welding and fabricating equipment and processes, with a particular focus on electrical safety in industrial environments.
Troubleshoot automated welding and fabrication systems through diagnosis of programmable logic controller systems.
Acquire a basic understanding of the important principles of operation of industrial arc and resistance welding equipment, with an emphasis on safe working practices, the measurement of process operating conditions, troubleshooting and the interfaces between welding and ancillary equipment.
Program industrial robots for resistance spot and GMAW welding applications to achieve optimum quality and cycle time.
Analyze, plan, research and report on a program related issue such as material weldability, quality corrective action, procedure development or productivity improvement in a self directed project.
Develop a basic understanding of welded joint design principles including: a) using standard formulas and the Allowable Stress Design method to size welds; b) using welding design standards such as CSAW59 to select consumables appropriate to standard steel base metals; c) recognizing the effect of welding discontinuities on the fatigue life of structures; and d) the application of fracture mechanics in industry.
Acquire an understanding of the welding metallurgy of common commercial ferrous and non-ferrous alloys such as mild, low-alloy and alloy steels, stainless steels, cast irons and the alloys of aluminium, copper, nickel titanium, etc.,.
Interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, bills of material and create piece-part/assembly drawings using CAD software.
Use CAD software for advanced part design, thermal cutting programming, flat pattern development and process planning.
Select and apply pneumatic and hydraulic powered components for fabrication and welding tooling and automation.
Describe process plans and production methods necessary to manufacture welded products including cutting, stamping, machining, assembly and coating.
Plan welding automation strategies including selection of appropriate robotic and non-robotic systems, tooling and fixturing, adaptive control and cell design.
Estimate welding costs for a given application and take an analytical approach to cost reduction.
Communicate information effectively to individuals and groups by applying communication principles and by preparing both formal and informal reports.
Acquire an increased appreciation and understanding of the concepts and values required to enhance the quality of life for self and others in the home, workplace and the local and global community through an exploration of selected broad goals of education in the areas of aesthetic, civic life, culture, personal development, society, work and the economy, science and technology.