Hands-On Welding
Programs in Calgary
Explore practical welding training options based on your experience, goals, and availability.
From entry-level instruction to focused FCAW, SMAW, and TIG practice, each option supports hands-on skills development.
Entry-Level Welding Training
Designed for students with little or no welding experience, this program introduces welding fundamentals, shop safety, equipment, and practical welding techniques in a hands-on environment.
Ideal For
- Beginners
- Newcomers
- Career changers
- People considering welding as a career
Training May Include
- Welding safety
- PPE and shop expectations
- Welding machine setup
- Basic welding terminology
- Material preparation
- Grinding and cleaning
- Basic cutting and fabrication skills
- Welding fundamentals
- FCAW and/or SMAW practice
- Introduction to welding positions
Pre-Apprenticeship/Welding Preparation
This training helps students develop foundational skills before entering employment, apprenticeship training, or additional technical training.
The focus is on helping students become more comfortable working safely and productively in a welding shop.
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Shop safety
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Welding equipment
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Hand and power tools
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Material preparation
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Plate preparation
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Welding techniques
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FCAW
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SMAW
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Oxy-fuel cutting
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Workplace expectations
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Grinding
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Basic fabrication
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CWB preparation
FCAW Training
Develop practical Flux-Cored Arc Welding skills through hands-on booth time and instructor guidance.
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Machine setup
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Work angle
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Travel speed
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Electrode angle
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Bead placement
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Multi-pass welds
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CWB test preparation
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Joint preparation
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Identifying and correcting common weld defects
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Wire-feed speed and voltage
SMAW Training
Develop or improve your Shielded Metal Arc Welding—also known as stick welding—skills through hands-on practice.
- Machine setup
- Electrode selection
- Electrode selection
- Arc starting
- Travel speed
- Electrode angles
- Bead placement
- Multi-pass welding
- Plate preparation
- Welding positions
- Defect identification and correction
Not Sure Which Program Is Right for You?
Tell us about your welding experience and what you are trying to accomplish.
The academy can help you identify a suitable training option based on your goals and availability.
Explore Your Training Options
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