Program Objectives

Welder-assemblers work mainly in factories that make a wide variety of metal products, such as machinery and equipment used for preparing food or extracting and processing ore, agricultural machinery and transportation equipment. They can also work in welding shops specializing in repairs.

Welder-assemblers prepare, assemble and weld metal parts (by applying heat and using filler metal or fusion welding techniques) in order to manufacture, repair or modify mechanically welded assemblies. They use welding set-ups and materials, as well as manual and semi-automatic welding processes.

Welding is a wide field that includes a range of possibilities with respect to the types of parts welded and the types of materials (e.g. mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum), welding processes (e.g. GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, SMAW), positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead), cutting processes (e.g. oxy-fuel cutting, plasma arc cutting, cutting using shears), shaping processes (e.g. bending, shaping, grinding), etc. In addition, welder-assemblers are increasingly required to use automated or robotic manufacturing equipment.

Welder-assemblers should be relatively versatile when it comes to welding processes, materials and so on, although, given the wide variety of processes and materials, they cannot be proficient in all of them. However, the more versatile they are, the more employable they will be. Lastly, they must always avoid compromising their health and safety and those of others.

Program Content

Code Statement of Competency Hours Credits
754-992 Prevent risks to health, safety and physical well-being on construction sites 30 2
804-672 Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process 30 2
804-687 Weld steel and stainless steel using the GMAW process in the flat and horizontal positions 105 7
804-692 Perform welding and assembly calculations 30 2
804-703 Proceed with the mechanical cutting and preparation of metal parts 45 3
804-716 Interpret simple assembly drawings and draw sketches 90 6
804-722 Use access, lifting and handling equipment 30 2
804-733 Proceed with the thermal cutting of metal parts 45 3
804-746 Weld steel using the FCAW process in the flat and horizontal positions 90 6
804-754 Bend and shape metals 60 4
804-765 Weld steel and stainless steel using the GMAW process in the vertical and overhead positions 75 5
804-772 Drill, punch and bolt metals 30 2
804-785 Produce simple assemblies 75 5
804-795 Weld steel and stainless steel using the SMAW process in the flat and horizontal positions 75 5
804-807 Interpret complex assembly drawings 105 7
804-817 Produce structural assemblies 105 7
804-822 Establish welding and cutting procedures 30 2
804-833 Weld steel using the FCAW process in the vertical and overhead positions 45 3
804-845 Weld steel using automated and robotic systems 75 5
804-858 Produce assemblies of medium complexity 120 8
804-866 Weld steel and stainless steel using the GTAW process in all four positions 90 6
804-875 Weld steel using the SMAW process in the vertical and overhead positions 75 5
804-884 Weld aluminum using the GMAW process in all four positions 60 4
804-894 Weld aluminum using the GTAW process in all four positions 60 4
804-908 Produce complex assemblies 120 8
804-911 Manage their career 15 1
804-926 Enter the work force 90 6
1800 120

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

To be eligible for admission to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent
OR
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning
OR
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test (see the following table), or recognition of equivalent learning
OR
Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister are required to pursue, concurrently with their vocational training, Secondary Cycle Two general education courses in programs established by the Minister.

Functional Prerequisites

A person who has reached the age of 18 can be admitted to a program of study leading to a Diploma of vocational studies (DVS) based on functional prerequisites. These prerequisites, in place for those aged at least 18 years at the start date declared for the vocational training program, are: successful completion of the general development test (GDT) and obtaining and passing the tests relative to the specific prerequisites in the language of instruction and mathematics, if applicable.

This table indicates the new course codes for common core basic education (CCBE) and diversified basic education (DBE) required for the specific prerequisites in language of instruction and mathematics for the targeted program of study. In the cases where the new course codes for the CCBE and the DBE are in progressive implementation, the old codes are indicated in parenthesis and are still valid. The equivalent course codes in basic education in the youth sector are also indicated in the table. When a DVS does not require any specific prerequisites in language of instruction or in mathematics, a (-) will be displayed in the appropriate field. Please note that the functional prerequisites do not apply to attestation of vocational specialty (AVS) programs.

Specific Prerequisites

Language of instructionSecond languageMathematics
AdultsYouthAdultsYouthAdultsYouth
ENG-2102-4 ou (ENG-2061-3) 632-206 ou (632-212)--MTH-3053-2 ou (MTH-3016-2)563-306 ou (563-314)

Educational Organizations Offering the Program

Schedule:

Estrie

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Eastern Townships SB
Vocational Training Centre Group Status D/E Start Date
Brome-Missisquoi Campus (Cowansville) 26SA3-04 A D Apr. 8th, 2026
26SA5-04 A D Apr. 8th, 2026
26SAC-04 A D Apr. 8th, 2026
26SA5-08 A D Aug. 28th, 2026
26SA3-08 A D Sept. 2nd, 2026
26SAC-08 A D Sept. 2nd, 2026
C.F.P. Lennoxville LVTC_Aug26 D To be determined
CFP Lennoxville - Concomitance

Laurentides

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Course full
CS Sir-Wilfrid-Laurier (Laurentides)
Vocational Training Centre Group Status D/E Start Date
Centre de formation Construc-Plus Vocational Centre S261M D Aug. 31st, 2026

Montérégie

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Course full
New Frontiers SB
Vocational Training Centre Group Status D/E Start Date
Nova Career Centre Fall 2026 D Sept. 1st, 2026
Winter2027 D Jan. 18th, 2027
Fall 2027 D Aug. 30th, 2027
5882W26D D Feb. 2nd, 2026

Montréal

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Course full
English-Montréal SB
Vocational Training Centre Group Status D/E Start Date
Laurier MacDonald Vocational Centre/C.F.P. Laurier MacDonald WEAP26E E Apr. 28th, 2026
WEAG26D D Aug. 18th, 2026

Welding and Assembly (New version)

Welder-fitters perform assembly and welding projects on steel structures, boilers, heavy machinery, aircrafts, boats and other metal products. They use manual or semi-automatic equipment to weld metal parts according to drawings and specifications. This exciting trade is practiced in various industries and equally varied and sometimes even difficult environments (cold, heat, heights, etc.). A job as a welder-fitter requires good visual acuity and manual dexterity. It is suitable for meticulous, precise and responsible people.

Job Titles

Welder

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