Program Overview

Overview

The Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship program focuses primarily on welding, layout, and fitting techniques used in the welding and fabrication industry. This program prepares students to be successful in industry and develop leadership skills for supervisory roles.

Program Details

Level

• Apprenticeship

Type

• Part-Time

Intake

• Monthly

Campus

• Commerce Court Campus

Length of Study

• 3 Levels
  • Level 1 Common Core: 1 day per week for 50 weeks, 300 hours
  • Level 2 Fitter: 1 day per week for 35 weeks, 210 hours
  • Level 3 Fitter: 1 day per week for 35 weeks, 210 hours

Notes

• Upon completion, successful students are eligible to challenge the Ontario Certificate of Qualification.

Your Future Career

• Welder/fitter or iron worker
• Supervisor
• Quality control

What You Learn

• CNC shape cutting and break press
• Oxy fuel cutting and plasma cutting
• Air carbon arc gouging
• SMAW, GMAW, FCAW/MCAW, TIG
• Rigging, layout, and fitting
• Project management
• Quality control assurance

Admissions Requirements

• You must be a signed apprentice with the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development to be eligible to take these programs.

Curriculum

Semester 1

• MFF100 | Trade Practices - Lev 1
• MFF105 | Applied Blueprint Reading - Lev 1

Semester 2

• MFF110 | Welding Theory I - Lev 1
• MFF115 | Material and Processes Quality I - Lev 1
• MFF120 | Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) Practical I - Lev 1

Semester 3

• MFF125 | Gas Shielded Semi-Automatic Welding Practical I - Lev 1
• MFF130 | Thermal Cutting - Lev 1

Semester 4

• MFF235 | Blueprint Advanced - Lev 2
• MFF245 | Fabrication I - Lev 2
• MFF255 | Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) Practical - Lev 2

Semester 5

• MFF257 | Machine Operation - Lev 2
• MFF259 | Material and Process Quality II - Lev 2
• MFF265 | Pattern and Template Development I - Lev 2

Semester 6

• MFF300 | Patterns and Templates Development II - Lev 3
• MFF310 | Fabrication II - Lev 3
• MFF320 | Project Planning - Lev 3
• MFF330 | Preparation for Shipping - Lev 3
• MFF340 | Installation - Lev 3
• MFF345 | Lifting & Rigging and Working at Heights - Lev 3

What You Need

Textbooks

• Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.

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• Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.
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