The Advanced Welding Technology diploma combines advanced technical knowledge, welding skills, and exposure to modern technologies to give a graduate the competitive edge into a career in welding. From skills in fabrication to product innovation and inspection methods, you will gain foundational skills that are in-demand by industry.
Learning outcomes for this program include being able to:
Identify safety hazards and comply with legislation
Operate and maintain welding equipment. To perform welds using processes such as shielded metal arc, gas tungsten, and wire feed processes including gas metal arc, flux core, and metal core
Perform various thermal cutting processes
Demonstrate and analyze product creation and efficiencies
Identify and describe metals and their properties
Demonstrate effective written and verbal communications skills appropriate for the industry
Career Opportunities
The welding industry is dynamic, and demand for employees who understand emerging technologies and evolving processes is high! As a graduate, you can become employed in fields such as metal fabrication, chemical processing, mining, construction, pulp and paper, manufacturing and specialty processes operators. Specialization within the welding industry may also lead to entrepreneurial or self-employment opportunities as a business owner, mobile welder, welding specialist and more.