Semi-automatic Welding GMAW and FCAW

Code	4750
Diploma	STC
Sector	Metallurgical Technology
Length of training	660 hours
Number of credits	44

This program is offered in French:
4250 - Soudage semi-automatique GMAW et FCAW

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Program Objectives

Train welders to work with semi-automatic welding machines on steel and stainless steel. The welding techniques covered in this program of study are mainly GMAW with FCAW as a supplementary training. At the end of this training, the person will be able to work in various industries specializing in welding.

Occupation

Welding Machine Operator

Program Content

Code	Statement of Competency	Hours	Credits
STC 750-012	Determine their suitability for the trade and training process	30	2
STC 750-022	Prevent health, safety and environmental hazards	30	2
STC 750-032	Perform welding calculations	30	2
STC 750-042	Operate lifting and handling equipment	30	2
STC 750-053	Perform thermal cutting of metal parts	45	3
STC 750-066	Interpret simple assembly plans and draw sketches	90	6
STC 750-077	Weld steel and stainless steel parts using the GMAW process in the flat and horizontal positions	105	7
STC 750-082	Establish welding and cutting procedures	30	2
STC 750-096	Weld steel parts using the FCAW process in the flat and horizontal positions	90	6
STC 750-105	Produce simple assemblies	75	5
STC 750-111	Prepare for their career path	15	1
STC 750-126	Enter the workforce	90	6
		660	44

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

A person who meets the following conditions is eligible for admission to a program of study leading to an STC:
1. Has obtained at least Secondary III credits or the equivalent in the language of instruction, second language and mathematics;
or Has obtained an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies (AESS);
or Has successfully completed the General Development Test (GDT) with or without specific prerequisites.
2. Has interrupted their full-time studies for at least 12 months;
or Is 18 years old when entering training;
or Has obtained a Secondary School Diploma (SSD) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) or their equivalent;
or Meets the eligibility conditions of Emploi-Québec’s workforce training measure.
(This STC is eligible for the TCST-STC bridge)

Admission requirements for the TCST-STC bridge

The admission requirements for the TCST-STC bridge are identical to those that apply to the TCST-DVS bridge:
- Hold a TCST;
AND - Be at least 16 years old on September 30 of the school year in which you start vocational training;
AND - Have earned the required credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in Secondary Cycle 1 in general education in the youth sector or in Secondary II in adult general education.

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Estrie

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CSS du Val-des-Cerfs

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
Campus de Brome-Missisquoi (Cowansville)	23SSA-99 A		D	Periodic entry

Eastern Townships SB (Estrie)

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
Recognition of Acquired Competencies (RAC) - CFP Lennoxville	SAW23		D/E	Continuous entry

Montérégie

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Eastern Townships SB (Montérégie)

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
Cowansville Vocational Education Training Centre	4750		D	Continuous entry

Outaouais

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Western Québec SB

Vocational Training Centre	Group	Status	D/E	Start Date
Western Québec Career Centre	Jan. 2024		D/E	Jan. 22nd, 2024

Semi-automatic Welding GMAW and FCAW

Welding machine operators work with semi-automatic welding machines on steel and stainless steel in various industries specialized in welding. They perform surface treatments and control the quality of manufactured products. Employment as a GMAW and FCAW welding machine operator requires good visual acuity and manual dexterity. It is suitable for meticulous, precise and responsible people.

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