Intro to Welding

person welding a piece of metal

In this introductory welding course, you will be introduced to the SMAW (Stick) and GMAW (Mig) welding techniques. You will learn welding safety procedures, how to set-up and tear down welding equipment and interpret welding symbols. You will also prepare materials for welding and be trained to cut metal using a torch and perform appropriate welding techniques based on the material and task at hand in addition to cleaning welds upon completion.

Course Details

Course Delivery
In-person
Course Location
Mobile Classroom at Mohawk College Fennell Campus
Course Dates
Winter 2025
Days
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Time of Day
More details coming soon!
Cost
No cost to learners (fully subsidized)

Pathways

Introduction to Welding (Course Code: WELD 10211) is a non-postsecondary course. Participants who complete this course can earn 60 hours towards the 120 hours of non-postsecondary courses required for the College Fundamentals Certificate.

This course is designed to support direct pathways into employment in the field.

Eligibility

Those who meet the following criteria are eligible to take City School courses:

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons / refugee claimants with notice of decision
  • For online courses, those living within Ontario; for in-person courses, those living within the community in which the course(s) is being offered.
  • If English is not your first language, Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 5 or higher is recommended

Note: High school completion is not a requirement. 
 

We welcome applications from all those interested in City School, but please note that priority will be given to those who meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • have no or limited postsecondary education (i.e., Not having previously completed an apprenticeship, and/or a certificate, diploma, and/or a degree at a college or university)

  • currently unemployed or underemployed (e.g., in receipt of Employment Insurance)
  • in receipt of social assistance (e.g., Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program)
  • living in a low-income household

Should class registration not be full by the application deadline, applicants who do not meet priority criteria will be considered on a chronological basis.

 

Who is not eligible?

  • Anyone who will be taking a post-secondary course or program, at Mohawk College or any other educational institution, will not be eligible to register for City School courses at the same time.
  • Anyone who is only granted permission to be in the country on a temporary basis (e.g. visitor’s visa).

We do our best to make case-by-case considerations.

Students can earn up to two (2) free postsecondary credits plus College 101 through City School.

Questions?

Phone: 905-575-2489
Email: cityschool [at] mohawkcollege.ca (cityschool[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)