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Skills Upgrading

“In the manufacturing sector, there is an estimated 400,000 workers required in the next 15 years due to retirement”

(Source: Canadian Labour and Business, 2004)

A variety of skills upgrading options are available at the welding shop. These courses can be combined or modified to suit individual requirements.

  1. GTAW PIPE – STAINLESS STEEL (5 weeks - 125 hours)

    Stainless steel open root GTAW, stainless steel GTAW, fills and caps

  2. CWB TRAINING/TEST – one process (5 weeks – 100 hours)

    Following processes are available:

    • GMAW flat (mig) – 3/8” thick plate
    • SMAW flat (stick) – 3/8” thick plate
    • GTAW flat (tig) – light and heavy steel, test on steel, aluminum available
  3. CWB combination programs (10 weeks – 200 hours)

    Previous welding experience preferred, includes 2 CWB ticket tests. Select one of the following options:

    • All position SMAW (stick)
    • All position GMAW (mig)
    • 50% GMAW, 50% SMAW
  4. CWB and TSSA Ticket Testing – Priced per plate.

    Welding practice time available at shop and priced hourly. Instruction not included.

Information on CWB and/or TSSA test dates, tuition and available start dates may be directed to info@ljpskills.ca