Program Objectives

Specialists in this trade work in the metallurgy sector, and perform various tasks such as preparing, assembling and welding various components and accessories. More specifically, they drill and prepare parts, assemble them, use the GTAW and RSW processes to weld them, straighten them and control buckling, polish them and apply surface treatments, and control the quality of manufactured products.

Stainless steel welders work in a variety of sectors of activity such as the food processing industry, hotel and restaurant services, laboratory equipment manufacturing, the hospital sector and architecture.

Occupation

Stainless steel welder (GTAW and RSW)

Program Content

Code Statement of Competency Hours Credits
STC 022-101 The Trade and the Training Process 15 1
STC 022-102 Occupational Health and Safety 30 2
STC 022-103 Metallurgical Concepts as They Apply to Stainless Steel Welding 15 1
STC 022-104 Assembly Drawings and Specifications 135 9
STC 022-105 The GTAW and RSW Processes 75 5
STC 022-106 Communication in the Workplace 15 1
STC 022-107 Parts Preparation and Assembly 135 9
STC 022-108 Metal Surface Finishing 30 2
STC 022-109 Welding Stainless Steel Sheets With and Without Gas Shielding 75 5
STC 022-110 Welding Stainless Steel Structures With and Without Gas Shielding 60 4
STC 022-111 Welding and Finishing Stainless Steel Parts 60 4
STC 022-112 Entering the Work Force 75 5
720 48

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

To be eligible for admission to the Stainless Steel Welding: GTAW and RSW program, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Have earned Secondary III credits or the equivalent in language of instruction, second language and mathematics
OR
Hold an Attestation of Equivalence (AENS) for Secondary III studies
OR
Have successfully completed the General Development Test (GDT) without specific requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age
OR
Meet the eligibility requirements for Emploi-Québec’s Manpower 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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Stainless Steel Welding : GTAW and RSW

Stainless steel welders (GTAW and RSW) prepare, assemble and weld according to specific processes. They carry out surface treatments and control the quality of the manufactured products. This is an exciting job that can be practiced in various industries, but  requires working in challenging environments (heat, heights, etc.). This job requires good visual acuity and manual dexterity. It is suitable for people who are meticulous, precise and responsible.

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