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Welding Training Courses in Toronto, Ontario

 

Welders are in high demand in Canada throughout a variety of industries, including:

  • Construction
  • Shipbuilding
  • Transportation
  • Metal fabrication
  • Automobile manufacturing

To become a certified welder in Toronto, Ontario, you must earn a red seal through comprehensive welding courses and hands-on training. Welding training courses in Toronto, Ontario are designed to include the theoretical and practicum experience welders need to succeed.

At Weldtech Training, we work closely with leaders in the welding industry to ensure our welding training courses in Toronto, Ontario include all essential information.

Some of the courses we offer for welding training in Ontario, Canada include:

Weldtech Welding Training Courses

Individual Welding Training Courses in Toronto,Canada

Individual trainees face the same demand as our corporate clients; with the industry being so competitive, employers want more from their prospective employees. Weldtech can provide the welding training, upgrading, and testing you are looking for by customizing welding courses to your specific needs and wants. With small class sizes allowing for one-on-one instruction with our highly qualified instructors, and our constant updating of curriculum and facility, we ensure all of our clients are ready for the welding industry and have a competitive advantage in the market.

Benefits of individual Training at Weldtech:

  • Class sizes are small, allowing for one-on-one instruction.
  • Instructors are all CWB, TSSA, and AWS Certified and are Journeymen Red Seal Welders.
  • Welding Courses are tailored to meet your needs.
  • Weldtech Training provides testing services for AWS, TSSA, CWB and I-CAR.
  • Weldtech is a Registered Private Career College with the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities under the Private Career Colleges Act of 2005.

Corporate Welding Training Courses in Toronto, Canada

At Weldtech, we know companies must keep up with industry demands in an ever-changing and competitive market. We provide high-impact, customized welding training courses in Toronto, Ontario for production and maintenance workers, such as Millwrights, Maintenance Mechanics, Electricians, Tool & Die Makers, Engineers, and Welders.

Benefits of Welding Training at Weldtech:

  • Welding courses are tailored to meet the needs of your company, employees, and applications.
  • Instructors are all CWB, TSSA, and AWS Certified and are Journeyman Red Seal Welders.
  • Class sizes are small, allowing for one-on-one instruction.
  • Weldtech Training provides testing for AWS, TSSA, CWB and I-CAR
  • Training hours are flexible.
  • Weldtech can provide your company with an all-in-one turnkey service from start to end.
  • Procedures Development to AWS – TSSA / ASME

What to Expect From a Welding Career?

Welders are in high demand, they provide a necessary service that is vital to many industries, and as the population of Canada continues to increase, the need for welders will significantly grow in the coming years.

The labour shortage conditions seen throughout the early 2020s are expected to continue over the next decade.

The Federal government’s infrastructure program ($186 billion over 12 years) may benefit welders and other workers in trades by supporting public engineering structures and institutional buildings, including transportation and public transit systems investments.

If you’re interested in a welding career, you should get started as soon as possible. Welding isn’t a job that anyone can do; it requires specific skills and training. If you want to become a welder, get the best training and skills and be prepared for the opportunities you want.

Taking welding courses and learning other specialized skills like arc welding and laser welding. Then you can expect to find positions in several areas, including:

  • Steel fabrication
  • Construction and manufacturing
  • Mills and refineries
  • Mines
  • Fabrication shops
  • And many others

Salary Expectations for Welders

Salaries vary depending on where you live. We’ll use Ontario as an example. After certification from our welding training courses, you’ll be prepared for entry-level jobs with salaries in the $36,000 range. Additional certification and experience could increase earnings to over $70,000 per year. Unionized welders could make even more.

There are also plenty of opportunities for self-employment when you have welding skills.

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Welding Training Toronto: Where You Can Find Us

Our Welding training facility is located in Mississauga Ontario, right beside Toronto. For anyone looking for welding training in Toronto, we offer industry-leading education that sets our alumni up for a successful career in welding.

Welding Training FAQs

Are There Benefits to Pursuing a Career in Welding?

A career in welding offers several perks for certified welders, including job flexibility, job satisfaction, and independence. Welders in Canada can enjoy work schedules that cover all three shifts, providing options based on company hours and personal preferences. The work environment often allows for flexibility in scheduling tasks within the designated shift. Moreover, welders have the opportunity to explore various employment options, such as temporary and contract positions, temporary-to-hire arrangements, direct hire positions, as well as full-time and part-time employment. Embrace the benefits of a welding career by enrolling in our online or in-person welding courses and gaining the necessary skills for a fulfilling and versatile profession.

What is the CWB?

The Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) is a non-profit organization responsible for administering the certification process for welders and companies based on the CSA Code. As the governing body recognized by the CSA (Canadian Standards Association), CWB oversees the examination and certification of welders to ensure they meet the required standards. Additionally, CWB manages the certification of welding engineers, supervisors, and inspectors, further contributing to the quality and safety of welding practices. By obtaining CWB certification, welders demonstrate their competence and adherence to industry standards. Join our welding courses to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue CWB certification and excel in the welding profession.

How to Become a Welder

Becoming a welder involves fulfilling three key requirements: High School Education: Aspiring welders need a high school diploma or equivalent to qualify for recognized apprenticeship programs.

Authorized Apprenticeship Program: Welders must complete an authorized apprenticeship program where they gain on-the-job training and log certified hours under the supervision of an accredited supervisor. Skilled Trades Ontario, the Crown agency responsible for managing welding apprenticeship programs in Ontario, oversees the training process.

CWB Certification: The Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) provides certification for welders based on the CSA Group's welding standards, particularly the W47.1 Fusion Welding of Steel standard. After completing the apprenticeship program, welders must pass a final six-hour test to obtain CWB certification. Skilled Trades Ontario grants the final certificate upon successful completion of the test.

What is the frequency of testing?

At Weldtech Training, we conduct testing at various intervals during the program to facilitate plate certification with the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB). CWB testing sessions are held approximately 6-8 times per year, allowing students to pursue plate certification as they progress in their training. For pipe certification, the testing is scheduled just prior to the program end-date, when individuals are ready to test with the TSSA (Technical Standards & Safety Authority) and AWS (American Welding Society). This approach ensures that students are adequately prepared and can demonstrate their welding skills for certification purposes. Join our welding courses and embark on a comprehensive training journey that includes regular testing opportunities for certification.

Are students responsible for cutting their own steel?

At Weldtech Training, we provide a streamlined learning experience. Students are not required to cut their own steel for welding projects. Our dedicated staff prepares all steel workpieces, in advance. These ready-to-use workpieces are available to students every day, ensuring a seamless learning process. By eliminating the need for students to cut their own steel, we can maximize your time spent practicing and refining your welding skills. Join our welding courses and focus on honing your techniques without the added burden of cutting steel. At Weldtech Training, we are committed to delivering a comprehensive and efficient training experience.

Is there shared equipment or welding booths?

At Weldtech Training, we prioritize individual learning experiences. Unlike high school shop classes, there is no sharing of equipment or welding booths. This ensures that you have dedicated access to the necessary tools and resources, allowing you to make the most of your time spent welding. Our focus is on providing a conducive environment for skill development and maximizing your welding training. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced welder looking to enhance your skills, our courses offer a personalized approach that promotes focused and effective learning. Join Weldtech Training to receive comprehensive and dedicated welding instruction.

Which type of welding pays the most?

Rig welders are among the highest-paid welders, averaging $77,000 annually. They often work long hours, sometimes under tough conditions. Because a mistake in this type of welding could be disastrous, only the best welders are considered for these much-coveted positions.

Does a pressure welder certificate expire?

This grade B certificate of competency has no expiration date and the holder is qualified to be tested by a Welder Testing Organization for additional (or renewal) performance qualifications. Grade C temporary certificate of competency that is valid up to 24 months.

Do you need a license to weld in Canada?

Completing a three-year apprenticeship program or having a combination of over three years of work experience in the trade and some college or industry courses in welding usually allows someone to be eligible for trade certification.

How do I become a certified welder in Canada?

An apprenticeship training program for welders typically consists of both on-the-job and in-school training. It generally takes about 6,000 hours to become competent in the trade, which is equivalent to approximately three years. This includes 5,280 hours of on-the-job work experience and 720 hours of in-school training.

Why should I choose Weldtech Training?

Future welders choose Weldtech because of our small class sizes, and commitment to our students. We are a top welding school in Canada. If you are looking for welding courses in Toronto, Ontario or anywhere across the country we are your one-stop-shop for professional training and certification.

What kind of financial assistance is available for Weldtech Training students?

We can help you coordinate training through self-funding, government funding, and private funding.

What types of testing do you offer?

CWB Testing, TSSA Testing, and AWS Testing

For more information on our welding training courses in Canada, call 1-866-418-5157 or request information online.

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I learned about Weltech during a trades career fair and did some research into the welding profession in the Spring of 2013. Weltech offered a comprehensive 7 week course with a strong focus on the major welding techniques, personal instruction, small class sizes, and hands on training.

I just finished the Combination Welding Program in Weldtech Training which lasted 7 weeks. The program contained : GMAW , SMAW, GTAW, and blueprint reading.

I went to Weldtech to take the welder combo course with FluxCore added on to do some upgrading and recertify. Previously, in 1998, I went to a different school and wasted 6 months and a small fortune. At my previous school, all I learned was how to pass a T.S.S.A. welding test.

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