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WELDER
September 2009
PLAN OF TRAINING
WELDER
2OO9
SEPTEMBER
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NewfounOtand
Labrador
Governmentof Newfoundland and Labrador
Department of Education
Institutional and Industrial Education Division
Chairperson,Provincial Apprentices ip and CertificationBoard
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Date:
PlanofTrainingWelder
The Joint Planning Committee (JPC) recognizes this Interprovincial Program Guide as
thenationalcurriculumfortheoccupationofWelder.
Preface
ThisApprenticeshipStandardisbasedonthe2004editionoftheNationalOccupational
AnalysisfortheWeldertrade.
ThisdocumentdescribesthecurriculumcontentfortheWelderapprenticeshiptraining
programandoutlineseachofthetechnicaltrainingunitsnecessaryforthecompletion
ofapprenticeship.
Acknowledgements
Advisory committees, industry representatives, instructors and apprenticeship staff

provided valuable input to the development of this Apprenticeship Curriculum
Standard. Without their dedication to quality apprenticeship training, this document
couldnothavebeenproduced.
Weofferyouasincerethankyou.
ContactInformation
DepartmentofEducation
InstitutionalandIndustrialEducationDivision
Tel:7097292729/18777713737
Email:app@gov.nl.ca
Web:www.gov.nl.ca/app
Mandatory

Implementation
DocumentStatus DateApproved Comments
Date
Approved September2009 September2010

ProvincialApprenticeshipandCertificationBoard2
GovernmentofNewfoundlandandLabradorWelder_22160_POT_200909
TableofContents
A. ConditionsGoverningApprenticeshipTraining ..........................................................................................6
B. RequirementsforRedSealCertification .....................................................................................................13
C. RolesandResponsibilitiesofStakeholdersintheApprenticeshipProcess..........................................14
D. ProgramOutcomes .........................................................................................................................................17
E. ProgramStructure...........................................................................................................................................18
EntryLevelBlock1 ..........................................................................................................................................24
TS1510 OccupationalHealthandSafety ................................................................................................24
TS1520 WorkplaceHazardousMaterialsInformationSystem(WHMIS) .........................................28
TS1530 StandardFirstAid........................................................................................................................31
WD1165Hand,MeasuringandLayoutTools..........................................................................................32
WD1170HandAndPowerCuttingTools ................................................................................................35
WD1175DrillingAndThreadingTools ....................................................................................................37
WD1180GrindingAndFinishing ..............................................................................................................39
WD1185BendingAndRolling ...................................................................................................................42
WD1601OxyFuelCutting,HeatingandGouging .................................................................................43
WD1610SMAW(ShieldedMetalArcWelding)1 ..................................................................................45
WD1620SMAW(ShieldedMetalArcWelding)2FilletWeldAllPositions ....................................47
WD1630GMAW(GasMetalArcWelding)1..........................................................................................49
WD1640GTAW(GasTungstenArcWelding)1SetUp.......................................................................52
WD1650PlasmaArcCuttingandGouging..............................................................................................54
WD1661BlueprintReading1(Basic).........................................................................................................56
WD1670BlueprintReading2(WeldingSymbols)...................................................................................58
WD1681Metallurgy,ExpansionandContractionControl ....................................................................60
WD1690QualityControl.............................................................................................................................64
WD1700StationaryPoweredShearing .....................................................................................................66
WD1711IronWorkerOperation................................................................................................................67
WD1720JigsAndFixtureFabrication .......................................................................................................69
WD1730FabricationFundamentals...........................................................................................................70
WD1740FCAW(FluxCoredArcWelding)1 .........................................................................................72
WD1801SMAW(ShieldedMetalArcWelding)3GrooveWeld........................................................74
WD1810SMAW(ShieldedMetalArcWelding)4 ...................................................................................76
WD1820GMAW(GasMetalArcWelding)2FilletWeldAllPositions,MildSteel ........................77
WD1831GMAW(GasMetalArcWelding)3...........................................................................................79
WD1840GTAW(GasTungstenArcWelding)2......................................................................................81
WD1870BuildUpofMetalParts ...............................................................................................................83
WD1881Fusion,BrazingandBrazeWelding(OxyFuel) .....................................................................85
WD1891FCAW(FluxCoredArcWelding)2FilletandGrooveWeldPlate1G,2G,1GF,and2GF
...........................................................................................................................................................................87
WD1900AirCarbonArcCuttingandGouging.......................................................................................89
WD1910LayoutandTemplateDevelopmentFundamentals................................................................91
AP1100IntroductiontoApprenticeship ...................................................................................................93
MA1060BasicMath .....................................................................................................................................98
CM2150WorkplaceCommunications.....................................................................................................100
MR1220CustomerService ........................................................................................................................103
SP2330QualityAssurance/QualityControl ...........................................................................................106
MC1050IntroductiontoComputers........................................................................................................109
SD1700WorkplaceSkills...........................................................................................................................114
SD1710JobSearchTechniques .................................................................................................................117
SD1720EntrepreneurialAwareness ........................................................................................................119
Block2.................................................................................................................................................................121
WD1850GTAW(GasTungstenArcWelding)3GrooveWeldAllPositions,MildSteel ...........121
WD1860GTAW(GasTungstenArcWelding)4FilletAndGrooveWeld,MediumAndHigh
CarbonSteel ...................................................................................................................................................123
WD2410StudWeldingandResistanceSpotWelding ..........................................................................124
WD2421BlueprintReading3(Advanced/CAD) ...................................................................................126
WD2431MaterialHandling,RiggingandScaffolding .........................................................................128
WD2500SMAW(ShieldedMetalArcWelding)6AlloySteels ........................................................132
WD2511GMAW(GasMetalArcWelding)4.........................................................................................134
WD2520GMAW(GasMetalArcWelding)5PipeAndTubing,AllPositionsFerrousMetals...135
WD2280FCAW(FluxCoredArcWelding)3FilletandGroove .....................................................137
WD2570ElectricArcCutting(SMAW) ...................................................................................................139
WD2141SMAW(ShieldedMetalArcWelding)5GrooveWelds.....................................................140
Block3.................................................................................................................................................................142
WD2530GMAW(GasMetalArcWelding)6.........................................................................................142
WD2560SAW(SubmergedArcWelding)WeldPlate..........................................................................144
WD2541GTAW(GasTungstenArcWelding)6AlloyandNonFerrousMetals.........................146
WD2551FCAW(FluxCoredArcWelding)4PipeAndTubingAllPositions..............................150
WD2440BlueprintReading4(ShopDrawings) ....................................................................................152
WD2591GTAW(GasTungstenArcWelding)5PipeAndTubing,MildSteel,AllPositions ....154
Block4.................................................................................................................................................................156
WD2581SMAW(ShieldedMetalArcWelding)6PipeAllPositions..............................................156
WD2600GTAW(GasTungstenArcWelding)6PipeMildSteel ...................................................158
A. ConditionsGoverningApprenticeshipTraining
1.0 General
The following general conditions apply to all apprenticeship training programs

approved by the Provincial Apprenticeship and Certification Board (PACB) in
accordancewiththeApprenticeshipTrainingandCertificationAct(1999).Ifanoccupation
requires additional conditions, these will be noted in the specific Plan of Training for
theoccupation.Innocaseshouldtherebeaconflictbetweentheseconditionsandthe
additionalrequirementsspecifiedincertainPlanofTraining.
2.0 EntranceRequirements
2.1 Entryintotheoccupationasanapprenticerequires:
Indenturingintotheoccupationbyanemployerwhoagreestoprovide
theappropriatetrainingandworkexperiencesasoutlinedinthePlanof
Training.
2.2 Notwithstandingtheabove,eachcandidatemusthavesuccessfullycompleteda
high school program or equivalent, and in addition may be required to have
completed certain academic subjects as specified in particular Plan of Training.
Maturestudents, atthe discretionofthe DirectorofInstitutional andIndustrial
Education, may be registered. A mature student is defined as one who has
reached the age of 19 and who can demonstrate the ability and the interest to
completetherequirementsforcertification.
2.3 AtthediscretionoftheDirectorofInstitutionalandIndustrialEducation,credit
toward the apprenticeship program may be awarded to an apprentice for
previous work experience and/or training as validated through prior learning
assessment.
2.4 AnApplicationforApprenticeshipformmustbedulycompleted.
3.0 ProbationaryPeriod
The probationary period for each Memorandum of Understanding will be six

months.Withinthatperiodthememorandummaybeterminatedbyeitherparty
upongivingtheotherpartyandthePACBoneweeknoticeinwriting.
4.0 TerminationofaMemorandumofUnderstanding
After the probationary period referred to in Section 3.0, the Memorandum of

UnderstandingmaybeterminatedbythePACBbymutualconsentoftheparties
involved,orcancelledbythePACBforproperandsufficientcauseintheopinion
ofthePACB.
5.0 ApprenticeshipProgressionScheduleandWageRates
5.1 ProgressionSchedule
7200Hour RequirementsforProgression ProgressTo

Programs
FirstYear Completion of entry level (Block 1) SecondYear
Apprentice courses, plus relevant work experience
totalingaminimumof1800hours*
SecondYear Completion of advanced level (Block 2) ThirdYear
totalingaminimumof3600hours
ThirdYear Completion of advanced level (Block 3) FourthYear
FourthYear Completion of advanced level (Block 4) Write

Apprentice coursesand(Blocks5&6)ifapplicable,plus Certification
signoff of workplace skills required for Examination
certification totaling a minimum of 7200
hours**

Programs
FirstYear Completion of entry level (Block 1) SecondYear
ThirdYear Completion of advanced level (Block 3) Write
Apprentice courses, plus signoff of workplace skills Certification
required for certification totaling a Examination
minimumof5400hours

Programs
FirstYear Completionofentrylevelcourses(Block1) SecondYear
ThirdYear Completion of advanced level (Block 3) Write
Apprentice courses, plus signoff of workplace skills Certification
required for certification totaling a Examination
minimumof4800hours
* AlldirectentryapprenticesmustmeettheRequirementsforProgression
eitherthroughPriorLearningAssessmentandRecognitionorcoursecompletion
beforeadvancingtothenextyear.
** Apprentices in a 7200 hour program which incorporates more than four

blocksoftrainingareconsideredfourthyearapprenticespendingcompletionof
100%coursecreditsandworkplaceskillsrequirements.

5.2 ForthedurationofeachApprenticeshipTrainingPeriod,theapprenticewhois
not covered by a collective agreement, shall be paid a progressively increased
scheduleofwages.
Program WageRates Comments

Duration
7200Hours 1stYear 60% These wage rates are percentages of the
2ndYear 70% prevailing journeypersons wage rate in the
3rdYear 80% place of employment of the apprentice. No
4thYear 90% apprenticeshallbepaidlessthanthewagerate
5400Hours 1stYear 60% establishedbytheLabourStandardsAct(1988),
and 2ndYear 75% asnowinforceorashereafteramended,orby
4800Hours 3rdYear 90% other Order, as amended from time to time
replacingthefirstmentionedOrder.
4000Hours (Hairstylist Program) The apprentice shall be
paidnolessthantheminimumwageforhours
worked and a commission agreed upon
betweentheapprenticeandtheemployer.
6.0 Tools
Apprenticesshallberequiredtoobtainhandtoolsasandwhenspecifiedbythe
PACB.
7.0 PeriodicExaminationsandEvaluation
7.1 Everyapprenticeshallsubmittosuchoccupationaltestsandexaminationsasthe
PACB shall direct. If after such occupational tests and examinations the
apprentice is found to be making unsatisfactory progress, his/her rate of wage
shall not be advanced as provided in Section 5 until his/her progress is
satisfactorytotheDirectorofInstitutionalandIndustrialEducationandhis/her
date of completion shall be deferred accordingly. Persistent failure to pass
required tests shall be a cause for revocation of his/her Memorandum of
Understanding.
7.2 Uponreceiptofreportsofacceleratedprogressoftheapprentice,thePACBmay
shorten the term of apprenticeship and advance the date of completion
accordingly.
7.3 Foreachandeverycourse,aformalassessmentisrequiredforwhich70%isthe
pass mark. At the discretion of the instructor, the summative mark may be for
completionofatheoryexaminationoracombinationofthetheoryexamination
andanassignedpracticalproject.
8.0 GrantingofCertificatesofApprenticeship
Upon the successful completion of apprenticeship, the PACB shall issue a

CertificateofApprenticeship
9.0 HoursofWork
Any hours employed in the performance of duties related to the designated

occupation will be credited towards the completion of the term of
apprenticeship.Appropriatedocumentationofthesehoursmustbeprovided.
10.0 CopiesoftheRegistrationforApprenticeship
TheDirectorofInstitutionalandIndustrialEducationshallprovidecopiesofthe
RegistrationforApprenticeshipformtoallsignatoriestothedocument.
11.0 RatioofApprenticestoJourneypersons
The ratio of apprentices to journeypersons shall not exceed two apprentices to

every one journeyperson employed, with the condition that one of these be a
finalyearapprentice.
12.0 RelationshiptoaCollectiveBargainingAgreement
CollectiveagreementstakeprecedenceovertheconditionsoutlinedinthePlanof
Training.
13.0 AmendmentstoaPlanofApprenticeshipTraining
AplanoftrainingmaybeamendedatanytimebythePACB.
14.0 Employment,ReEmploymentandTrainingRequirements

14.1 The Plan of Training requires apprentices to regularly attend their place of
employment.
14.2 ThePlanofTrainingrequiresapprenticestoregularlyattendtrainingprograms
forthatoccupationasprescribedbythePACB.
14.3 FailuretocomplywithSections14.1and/or14.2willresultincancellationofthe
MemorandumofUnderstanding.ApprenticesmayhavetheirMOUsreinstated
by the PACB but would be subject to a commitment to complete the entire
programasoutlinedintheGeneralConditionsofApprenticeship.Anapprentice
will be required to pay a reinstatement fee. Permanent cancellation in the said
occupationistheresultofnoncompliance.
14.4 CancellationoftheMemorandumofUnderstandingtochallengejourneyperson
examinations, if unsuccessful, would require an apprentice to serve a time
penaltyoftwo(2)yearsbeforereinstatementasanapprenticeorregisteringasa
TradeQualifier.
14.5 Under the Plan of Training the employer is required to keep each apprentice
employedaslongasworkisavailable,andiftheapprenticeislaidoffduetolack
ofwork,togivefirstopportunitytobehiredbeforeanotherishired.
14.6 Theemployerwillpermiteachapprenticetoregularlyattendtrainingprograms
asprescribedbythePACB.
14.7 Apprentices who cannot acquire all the workplace skills at their place of
employment will have to be evaluated in a simulated work environment at a
training institution and have signoff done by instructors to meet the
requirementsforcertification.
15.0 Appeals to Decisions Based on Conditions Governing

ApprenticeshipTraining
Personswishingtoappealanydecisionsbasedontheaboveconditionsmustdo
soinwritingtotheMinisterofEducationwithin30daysofthedecision.

B. RequirementsforRedSealCertification
1. Evidence the required work experiences outlined in this Plan of Training

havebeenobtained.Thisevidencemustbeinaformatclearlyoutliningthe
experiencesandmustbesignedbyanappropriatepersonorpersonsattesting
thattheseexperienceshavebeenobtainedtothelevelrequired.
2. Successfulcompletionofallrequiredcoursesinprogram.
3. A combination of training from an approved training program and suitable

workexperiencetotalling5400hours.
4. CompletionofaNationalRedSealexamination,tobesetataplaceandtime
determinedbytheInstitutionalandIndustrialEducationDivision.
5. Paymentoftheappropriateexaminationfee.
C. Roles and Responsibilities of Stakeholders in the Apprenticeship

Process
Theapprenticeshipprocessinvolvesanumberofstakeholdersplayingsignificantroles
inthetrainingofapprentices.Thissectionoutlinestheserolesandtheresponsibilities
resultingfromthem.
TheApprentice:
completesallrequiredtechnicaltrainingcoursesasapprovedbythePACB.
findsappropriateemployment.

completesallrequiredworkexperiencesincombinationwiththerequiredhours.

ensuresworkexperiencesarewelldocumented.

approaches apprenticeship training with an attitude and commitment that
fosters the qualities necessary for a successful career as a qualified
journeyperson.

obtains the required hand tools as specified by the PACB for each period of
trainingoftheapprenticeshipprogram.
TheEmployer:
provides high quality work experiences in an environment conducive to

learning.

remunerates apprentices as set out in the Plan of Training or Collective
Agreements.

providesfeedbacktotraininginstitutions,InstitutionalandIndustrialEducation
Divisionandapprenticesinanefforttoestablishaprocessofcontinuousquality
improvement.

whereappropriate,releasesapprenticesforthepurposeofreturningtoatraining
institutiontocompletethenecessarytechnicalcourses.

ensuresworkexperiencesoftheapprenticearedocumented.
TheTrainingInstitution:
providesahighqualitylearningenvironment.

providesthenecessarystudentsupportservicesthatwillenhanceanapprentices
abilitytobesuccessful.

participateswithotherstakeholdersinthecontinualupdatingofprograms.
TheInstitutionalandIndustrialEducationDivision:
establishes and maintains program advisory committees under the direction of

thePACB.

promotes apprenticeship training as a viable career option to prospective
apprentices and other appropriate persons involved, such as career guidance
counsellors,teachers,parents,etc.

establishes and maintains a protocol with training institutions, employers and
other appropriate stakeholders to ensure the quality of apprenticeship training
programs.

ensuresallapprenticesareappropriatelyregisteredandrecordsaremaintained
asrequired.

schedules all necessary technical training periods for apprentices to complete
requirementsforcertification.

administersprovincial/interprovincialexaminations.
TheProvincialApprenticeshipandCertificationBoard:
sets policies to ensure the provisions of the Apprenticeship and Certification Act
(1999)areimplemented.

ensuresadvisoryandexaminationcommitteesareestablishedandmaintained.

accreditsinstitutionstodeliverapprenticeshiptrainingprograms.

designatesoccupationsforapprenticeshiptrainingand/orcertification.
D. ProgramOutcomes
Upon completion of the Welder Program, students will have demonstrated the
knowledgeandskillsrequiredtoperformthefollowingtasks:
Task1 Interpretsblueprintsanddrawings.
Task2 Identifiesmaterials.
Task3 Sourcesrequiredinformation.
Task4 Preparesworkarea.
Task5 Laysoutmaterials.
Task6 Preparesmaterials.
Task7 Fabricatescomponents.
Task8 Maintainsequipment.
Task9 Performsbasicriggingoperations.
Task10 Complieswithcodes,specificationsandstandards.
Task11 Verifiesmaterials.
Task12 Performsinspections.
Task13 Cutswithmechanicalandpowertools.
Task14 Cutsusingoxyfuelgascuttingprocess(OFC).
Task15 Cutsusingplasmaarccuttingprocess(PAC).
Task16 Cutsusingaircarbonarccuttingprocess(CACA).
Task17 Cutsusingelectricarccuttingprocess.
Task18 Gougesusingaircarbonarccuttingprocess(CACA).
Task19 Gougesusingplasmaarccuttingprocess(PAC).
Task20 Gougesusingoxyfuelgasweldingprocess(OFC).
Task21 Weldsusingoxyfuelgasweldingprocess(OFW).
Task22 Weldsusingshieldedmetalarcweldingprocess(SMAW).
Task23 Weldsusingfluxcoredarcweldingprocess(FCAW).
Task24 Weldsusinggasmetalarcweldingprocess(GMAW).
Task25 Weldsusinggastungstenarcweldingprocess(GTAW).
Task26 Weldsusingsubmergedarcweldingprocess(SAW).
Task27 Joinsusingstudarcweldingprocess(SAW).
Task28 Joinsusingresistanceweldingprocess(RW)(RSWSpotandSeam).
E. ProgramStructure
For each and every course, a formal assessment is required for which 70% is the pass
mark.Atthediscretionoftheinstructor,thesummativemarkmaybeforcompletionof
a theory examination or a combination of the theory examination and an assigned
practicalproject.

The order of course delivery within each block can be determined by the educational
agency,aslongasprerequisiteconditionsaresatisfied.
EntryLevelCoursesBlock1
NL
CourseName Hours PreRequisites
CourseNo.
TS1510 OccupationalHealthandSafety 6 None
TS1520 WHMIS 6 None
TS1530 StandardFirstAid 14 None
WD1165 Hand,MeasuringandLayoutTools 15 None
TS1510
WD1170 HandandPowerCuttingTools 15
WD1165
WD1175 DrillingandThreadingTools 15 WD1170
WD1180 GrindingandFinishing 12 WD1170
WD1185 BendingandRolling 4 None
OxyFuelCutting,Heatingand
WD1601 15 TS1530
Gouging
SMAW(ShieldedMetalArcWelding)
WD1610 30 WD1601
1Setup,StrikeandMaintainanArc
WD1620 60 WD1610
2FilletWeldAllPositions
GMAW(GasMetalArcWelding)1
WD1630 15 WD1610
SetupandMaintainArc
GTAW(GasTungstenArcWelding)1
WD1640 15 WD1610
Setup
NL
CourseNo.
WD1650 PlasmaArcCutting&Gouging 10 WD1610
WD1661 BlueprintReading1(Basic) 30 None
WD1730 FabricationFundamentals 15 WD1661
BlueprintReading2(Welding
WD1670 30 WD1661
Symbols)
Metallurgy,Expansionand
WD1681 30 WD1610
ContractionControl
WD1690 QualityControl 30 WD1610
WD1700 StationaryPoweredShearing 6 None
TS1510
WD1711 IronWorkerOperation 6
WD1165
WD1720 JigsandFixtureFabrication 15 WD1730
FCAW(FluxCoredArcWelding)1
WD1740 15 WD1630
SetupandDepositaWeld
WD1801 3GrooveWeld1G,2G,1GF,2GF, 120 WD1610
3GF&4GF
WD1810 4Fillet&GrooveWeldMedium& 4 WD1681
HighCarbonSteel
GMAW2(GasMetalArcWelding)
WD1820 15 WD1630
FilletWeldAllPositions,MildSteel
WD1831 GrooveWelds1G,2G,3GDown,Mild 20 WD1630
Steel
WD1840 30 WD1640
WD1870 BuildUpofMetalParts 15 WD1610
Fusion,BrazingandBrazeWelding
WD1881 45 WD1601
(Oxyfuel)
NL
CourseNo.
FCAW(FluxCoreArcWelding)2
WD1891 FilletandGrooveWeldPlate1G,2G, 45 WD1740
1GF,2GF
WD1900 AirCarbonArcCuttingandGouging 15 WD1601
LayoutandTemplateDevelopment
WD1910 40 WD1661
Fundamentals
AP1100 IntroductiontoApprenticeship 15 None
*MA1060 BasicMath 60 None
Allpractical
OT1150 WorkplaceExposure 80
weldingcourses
CM2150 WorkplaceCommunications 45 None
MR1220 CustomerService 30 None
SP2330 QualityAssurance/QualityControl 30 None
MC1050 IntroductiontoComputers 30 None
SD1700 WorkplaceSkills 30 None
SD1710 JobSearchTechniques 15 None
SD1720 EntrepreneurialAwareness 15 None
TotalHours 1108
RequiredWorkExperience
Block2
NL
CourseNo.
WD1850 GrooveWeldAllPositions,Mild 30 WD1640
Steel
WD1860 Fillet&GrooveWeld,Mediumand 4 WD1681
HighCarbonSteel
StudWeldingandResistanceSpot
WD2410 4 WD1610
Welding
WD2141 25 WD1801
5GrooveWelds3G,4G,5G,6G
SMAW(SheildedMetalArcWelding)
WD2500 4 WD1681
6AlloySteels
FCAW(FluxCoreArcWelding)3
WD2280 filletandgrooveweldplate3G,4G, 30 WD1891
3GF,and4GF
WD2570 ElectricArcCutting(SMAW) 6 WD1610
WD2421 BlueprintReading3(Advanced/CAD) 30 WD1670
MaterialHandling,Riggingand
WD2431 20 TS1510
Scaffolding
WD1630;WD1820;
WD2511 FilletandGrooveWeld,Mediumand 4
WD1831
HighCarbonSteel
WD2520 PipeandTubing,AllPositions 20 WD2511
FerrousMetals
TotalHours 177
Block3
NL
CourseNo.
WD2530 20 WD1630
AluminiumandStainlessSteel
SAW(SubmergedArcWelding)Weld
WD2560 6 WD1610
Plate
WD2541 35 WD1640;WD1840
AlloyandNonFerrousMetals
FCAW(FluxCoredArcWelding)4
WD2551 35 WD1891
PipeandTubingAllPositions
WD2440 BlueprintReading4(ShopDrawings) 15 WD2421
WD2591 64 WD2541
PipeandTubing,MildSteel,AllPositions
TotalHours 175
Block4
NL
CourseNo.
SMAW(ShieldedMetalArcWelding)6
WD2581 135 WD1801
PipeAllPositions
WD2600 75 WD2591
PipeMildSteel
TotalHours 210

TotalCourseCreditHours 1670
*AstudentwhocanmeettheMathematicsrequirementthroughanACUPLACER
testmaybeexemptedfromMathematics1060.Pleasecheckwithyourtraining
institution.
EntryLevelBlock1
TS1510 OccupationalHealthandSafety
Description:
This course is designed to give participants the knowledge and skills necessary to
interprettheOccupationalHealthandSafetyAct,lawsandregulations;understandthe
designated responsibilities within the laws and regulations; the right to refuse
dangerouswork;andtheimportanceofreportingaccidents.
PreRequisites:None

CourseOutcomes:

Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthisunit,theapprenticewillbeableto:
preventaccidentsandillnesses
improvehealthandsafetyconditionsintheworkplace
Theory:
1. InterprettheOccupationalHealthandSafetyActlawsandregulations.
i. explainthescopeoftheact
applicationoftheact
Federal/Provincialjurisdictions
CanadaLabourCode
rulesandregulations
privatehomeapplication
conformityoftheCrownbytheAct
2. ExplainresponsibilitiesundertheAct&Regulations.
i. dutiesofemployer,owner,contractors,subcontractors,employees,and
suppliers
3. Explainthepurposeofjointhealthandsafetycommittees.
i. formationofcommittee
ii. functionsofcommittee
iii. legislatedrights
iv. healthandsafetyrepresentation
v. reportingendangermenttohealth
vi. appropriateremedialaction
vii. investigationofendangerment
viii. committeerecommendation
ix. employersresponsibilityintakingremedialaction
4. Examinerighttorefusedangerouswork.
i. reasonablegroundsforrefusal
ii. reportingendangermenttohealth
iii. appropriateremedialaction
iv. investigationofendangerment
v. committeerecommendation
vi. employersresponsibilitytotakeappropriateremedialaction
vii. actiontakenwhenemployeedoesnothavereasonablegroundsfor
refusingdangerouswork
viii. employeesrights
ix. assigninganotheremployeetoperformduties
x. temporaryreassignmentofemployeetoperformotherduties
xi. collectiveagreementinfluences
xii. wagesandbenefits
5. Stateexamplesofworksituationswhereonemightrefusework.
6. Describediscriminatoryaction.
i. definition
ii. filingacomplaintprocedure
iii. allocatedperiodoftimeacomplaintcanbefiledwiththeCommission
iv. dutiesofanarbitratorundertheLabourRelationsAct
v. orderinwritinginclusion
vi. reporttocommissionAllocatedperiodoftimetorequestArbitratorto
dealwiththematteroftherequest
vii. noticeofapplication
viii. failuretocomplywiththetermsofanorder
ix. orderfiledinthecourt
7. Explaindutiesofcommissionofficers.
i. powersanddutiesofofficers
ii. procedureforexaminationsandinspections
iii. ordersgivenbyofficersorallyorinwriting
iv. specificationsofanordergivenbyanofficertoowneroftheplaceof
employment,employer,contractor,subcontractor,employee,orsupplier
v. serviceofanorder
vi. prohibitionofpersonstowardsanofficerintheexerciseofhis/herpower
orduties
vii. rescindingofanorder
viii. postingacopyoftheorder
ix. illegalremovalofanorder

8. Interpretappealsofothers.
i. allocatedperiodoftimeforappealofanorder
ii. personwhomayappealorder
iii. actiontakenbyCommissionwhenpersoninvolveddoesnotcomplywith
theorder
iv. enforcementoftheorder
v. noticeofapplication
vi. rulesofcourt
9. Explaintheprocessforreportingofaccidents.
i. applicationofact
ii. reportprocedure
iii. reportingnotificationofinjury
iv. reportingaccidentalexplosionorexposure
v. postingofactandregulations
Practical:

1. Conductaninterviewwithsomeoneinyouroccupationontwoormore
aspectsoftheactandreportresults.
2. Conductasafetyinspectionofshoparea.
TS1520 WorkplaceHazardousMaterialsInformationSystem
(WHMIS)
Description:
This course is designed to give participants the knowledge and skills necessary to
define WHMIS, examine hazard identification and ingredient disclosure, explain
labelingandotherformsofwarning,andintroducematerialsafetydatasheets(MSDS).
PreRequisites:None
CourseOutcomes:
Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourse,theapprenticewillbeableto:
interpretandapplytheWorkplaceHazardousMaterialsInformationSystem
WHMIS)RegulationundertheOccupationalHealth&SafetyAct.
RequiredKnowledgeandSkills:
1. DefineWHMISsafety.
i. rationalandkeyelements
ii. historyanddevelopmentofWHMIS
iii. WHMISlegislation
iv. WHMISimplementation
v. Definitionsoflegalandtechnicalterms
2. Examinehazardidentificationandingredientdisclosure.
i. prohibited,restrictedandcontrolledproducts
ii. classificationandtheapplicationofWHMISinformationrequirements
iii. responsibilitiesforclassification
thesupplier
theemployer
theworkerclassification:rulesandcriteria
informationonclassification
classes,divisionsandsubdivisionsinWHMIS
generalrulesforclassification
classAcompressesgases
classBflammableandcombustiblematerials
classCoxidizingmaterial
classDpoisonousandinfectiousmaterial
classEcorrosivematerial
classFdangerouslyreactivematerial
iv.productsexcludedfromtheapplicationofWHMISlegislation
consumerproducts
explosives
cosmetics,drugs,foodsanddevices
pestcontrolproducts
radioactiveprescribedsubstances
woodorproductsmakeofwood
manufacturedarticles
tobaccoorproductsoftobacco
hazardouswastes
productshandledortransportedpursuanttotheTransportationof
DangerousGoods(TDG)Act
v.comparisonofclassificationsystemsWHMISandTDG
vi. generalcomparisonofclassificationcategories
vii. detailedcomparisonofclassifiedcriteria
3. Explainlabelingandotherformsofwarning.
i. definitionofWHMISlabel
supplierlabel
workplacelabel
othermeansofidentification
ii. responsibilitiesforlabels
supplierresponsibility
employerresponsibility
workerresponsibility
iii. introducelabelcontent,designandlocation
supplierlabels
workplacelabels
othermeansofidentification
4. Introducematerialsafetydatasheets(MSDS).
i.definitionofamaterialsafetydatasheet
ii.purposeofthedatasheet
iii.responsibilityfortheproductionandavailabilityofdatasheets
supplierresponsibility
employerresponsibility
workersresponsibility
Practical:
Practicalskillsenhancetheapprenticesabilitytomeettheobjectivesofthiscourse.The
learningobjectivesoutlinedbelowaremandatoryinNewfoundlandandLabrador,but
are provided as suggestions for Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New
Brunswick.
1. LocateWHMISlabelandinterprettheinformationdisplayed.
2. LocateaMSDSsheetforaproductusedintheworkplaceanddeterminewhat
personalprotectiveequipmentandotherprecautionsarerequiredwhen
handlingthisproduct.
SUGGESTEDRESOURCES:
1. WHMISRegulation.
2. SampleMSDSsheets.
TS1530 StandardFirstAid
Description:
This course is designed to give the apprentice the ability to recognize situations
requiringemergencyactionandtomakeappropriatedecisionsconcerningfirstaid.
CompleteaSt.JohnAmbulanceorCanadianRedCrossStandardFirstAidCertificate
course.
PreRequisites:None
WD1165Hand,MeasuringandLayoutTools
Outcomes:
demonstrateknowledgeofproperuseofhand,measuringandlayouttools.
PreRequisites:None
ObjectivesandContent:

1. Identify the types of hand tools and describe their applications, use, care and
storage.
i. pliers
ii. chiselsandpunches
iii. wrenches
offset
sockets
adjustable
openend
combination
boxend
allen
pipe
speed
iv. vices
pipe
softjaw
swivel
v. straightedges
vi. screwdrivers
vii. files
viii. boltcutters
ix. hammersandmallets
ballpeen
crosspeen
sledge
x.torquewrenches
xi.reamers
xii.chainhoists
xiii.jacks
xiv.tubingcuttingtools
xv.punches
center
prick
pin
xvi.lineupbars(driftpins)
xvii.clamps
2. Describetheimperialandmetricmeasuringsystemsandtheiruseinthetrade.
3. Identify measuring and layout tools and instruments and describe their parts,
applicationsandproceduresforuse.
i. squares
ii. tape
iii. compass
iv. protractors
v. levels
builders
laser
magnetic
water
spirit(torpedo)
vi. gauges
hilo
feeler
welding
platethickness
wire
vii. micrometer
viii. plumbob
ix. scribers
x. straightedge
xi. calipers
xii. chalkline
trammelpoints
dividers

Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Layoutlinesonflatbar.
2. Layoutdrillgauge.
WD1170HandAndPowerCuttingTools
Outcomes:
demonstrateknowledgeofcuttingtools,theirapplications,maintenanceand
proceduresforuse.
PreRequisites:TS1510;WD1165
1. Describehandshears,theirapplications,maintenanceandproceduresforuse.
i. cuttingtechniques
sheetmetalinastraightline
ii. circles
iii. angularshapes
2. Describe power shears and nibblers, their applications, maintenance and

proceduresforuse.
i. cuttingtechniques
metalinastraightline
ii. circles
iii. angularshapes
3. Describesquaringshears,theirapplications,maintenanceandproceduresforuse.
i. partsoftheshear
ii. typeofblade
4. Describehandhacksaws,theirapplications,maintenanceandproceduresforuse.
i. partsofthesaw
ii. typeofblade
5. Describe band and reciprocating saws, their applications, maintenance and

proceduresforuse.
i. partsofthesaw
ii. typeofblade
6. Describechopsaws,theirapplications,maintenanceandproceduresforuse.
i. partsofthesaw
ii. typesofbladesanddiscs
Practical:
Brunswick.
1.Usetoolstocutoutlineslayedoutonflatbarandcutoutdrillgauge.
WD1175DrillingAndThreadingTools
Outcomes:
demonstrateknowledgeofdrilling,threadingandfasteningtools,theiruse
andmaintenance.
PreRequisites:WD1170
1. Identifythetypesofdrillsanddescribetheirapplications,useandmaintenance.
i. parts
ii. sharpening
2. Describetheuseandmaintenanceofhandpowerdrills,drillpresses,andmagnetic
baseddrills.
3. Describetapsanddies,theirapplications,useandmaintenance.
i. external
ii. internal
4. Identifythetypesofclamps,anddescribetheirapplications,useandmaintenance.
Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Layoutandfabricatedrillingandthreadingexerciseasperassignedproject.

2. Layoutandfabricatecirclecuttingattachment.
WD1180GrindingAndFinishing
Outcomes:
demonstrateknowledgeofgrindingandfinishingtoolsandequipment.
1. Identifytypesofportablegrindersanddescribetheirapplications,maintenanceand
use.
i. wheels
abrasive
grit
ii. speed
iii. attachments
iv. accessories
2. Identifytypesofportablesandersanddescribetheirapplications,maintenanceand
use.
i. discs
abrasive
grit
ii. speed
iii. attachments
iv. accessories
3. Identify types of stationary grinders and describe their applications, maintenance

anduse.
i. wheels
abrasive
grit
ii. speed
iii. attachments
iv. accessories
toolrestadjustment
wheeldressers

Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Installgrindingwheelsonstationarygrinder.
2. Grindmetalswithstationarygrinders.
3. Demonstrateuseofwheeldresser.
4. Grindmetalswithaportablegrinder.
WD1185BendingAndRolling
Outcomes:
demonstrateknowledgeofbendingandrollingequipment.
PreRequisites:None
1. Defineterminologyassociatedwithbendingandrollingrequirements.
i. tonnage
ii. spacing
iii. clearance
iv. calculations
2. Identify the types of equipment used to bend and roll metal, and describe their
applications,maintenanceandproceduresforuse.

Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Theoryonly.
WD1601OxyFuelCutting,HeatingandGouging
Outcomes:
demonstrateknowledgeofoxyfuelequipment.
PreRequisites:TS1530
1. Describetheproceduresusedtosetupandshutdownoxyfuelequipment.
i. protectiveequipment
ii. cleaning
iii. equipmentandaccessories
cylinders(storageandhandling)
regulators
lighter
radiograph(semiautomatictrackcutter)
torches
flashbackarrestors
checkvalve
hose
manifold
iv. assembling
v. tipselection
cutting
heating
gouging
threadidentification
pressureadjustment
qualityofcut
gasselection
typesofflames
testing
disassembling

2.Identifyoxyfuelcutting,heatingandgougingapplicationsandprocedures.
i. sheetmetal
ii. plate
iii. structuralshapes
iv. pipe

Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Cutting
i. straightcutting
ii. bevelcutting

2. Gouging
i. gougegrooveinflatplate
WD1610SMAW(ShieldedMetalArcWelding)1
SetUp,StrikeandMaintainanArc
Outcomes:
setupandmaintainanarc.
depositaweldbead.
1. Definetheterminologyassociatedwitharcwelding.
i. mildsteelandlowalloysteelelectrodes
ii. AC(AlternatingCurrent)
iii. DC(DirectCurrent)(polarity)
iv. ArcBlow
v. dutycycle
vi. ratedamperage

2. DescribetheSMAWprocess.
i. generalprecautions
ii. equipmentandaccessories
personalprotectiveequipment
groundclamps
terminallugs
electrodeholders
cableconnectors
cables
iii. electrodes
iv. codesandstandards
3. Describethecharacteristicsandapplicationsofdifferentpowersources.
i. ACtransformers
ii. AC/DCrectifiers
iii. DCgenerators
iv. enginedrive(gasoline,diesel)
v. inverters
4. Describe the setup and maintenance of welding equipment used in the SMAW
process.
5. Describetheproceduresusedtostrikeandmaintainanelectricarc.
6.Describetheproceduresandtechniquesusedtodepositaweldbead.
i. stringer
ii. weave
iii. arclength
iv. travelspeed
v. workandtravelangles
vi. visualinspection
Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Setupweldingequipmentcheckthevariousexternalcomponents.
2. Tackweldwith(6011)4311and(7018)4918electrodes.
3. Depositstringerbeadswith4311and4918electrodes.
4. Depositweavebeadswith4311and4918electrodes.
5. Performpaddingwith4311and4918electrodes.
WD1620 SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) 2 Fillet Weld All

Positions
Outcomes:
demonstrate knowledge of fillet weld mild steel in all positions using the
SMAWprocess.
performvisualinspectionofwelds.
1. Identifytypesofjointsandtheircharacterstics.
i. tee
ii. lap
iii. corner
2. Identifytypesoffilletweldsanddescribetheirapplications.
i. tack
ii. composite
iii. singlepass
iv. multipass
v. plug
vi. slot

3. Describetheproceduresusedtofilletweldonmildsteelinallpositions.
i. identifypositiion
limitations
ii. identifymaterial
iii. determinethicknessofmaterial
iv. determinefilletsize
v. selectelectrode
vi. selectcurrent

4. Describetheproceduresusedtotestwelds.
i. destructive
ii. nondestructive(visualinspection)
5. Describeweldfaultsandtheircauses.
Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Performweldsonteelapandcornerjoint,allpositions.
WD1630GMAW(GasMetalArcWelding)1
SetUpandMaintainanArc
Outcomes:
demonstrateknowledgeoftheprocedurestosetupGMAWequipment,strike
andmaintainanarc.
disassembleandreassembleGMAWweldingsystems.
performvisualinspectionofweld.
1. DefineterminologyassociatedwiththeGMAWprocess.

2. DescribetheGMAWprocess.
shieldinggasandregulators
electrodewire
gun
feeder
powersource
nozzle
cableconnections
cables
pulsedarcmachines
iii. metaltransfers
iv. polarity
v. arcvoltage
vi. slopeandadjustment
vii. inductance
viii. travelspeed
ix. wirefeedspeed
x. penetration
xi. travelandworkangles
xii. manipulation
xiii. guidetubes
xiv. contacttips
xv. liners

3. DescribetheassemblyanddisassemblyofweldingequipmentusedintheGMAW
process.
4. DescribetroubleshootingandmaintenanceproceduresforGMAWequipment.
5. Describetheproceduresusedtoestablishandmaintainanarc.
i. startingandstoppingtheweld
finishingendofthejoint
ii. fillermetal
iii. adjustment
iv. shieldinggases(preandpostweld)
v. driverolls
vi. gun
vii. stickout
viii. speed

6.Describetheproceduresandtechniquesusedtodepositaweldbead.
i. stringer
ii. weave
iii. stickout
iv. travelspeed
7.Describethevariousgasesandgasmixturesanddescribetheirapplications.

8.Describeweldfaultsandtheircauses.
9.Describetheproceduresusedtotestwelds.
i. destructive
ii.nondestructive(visualinspection)

Practical:
Brunswick.
1. SetupGMAWequipment.
2. Changeelectrodewireguide.
3. Adjustandcheckflowmeter.
4. Depositfilletweldsonmildsteel,variousthickness.
WD1640GTAW(GasTungstenArcWelding)1SetUp
Outcomes:
demonstrate,setupequipment,strikeandmaintainanarc.
performvisualinspectionofwelds.
1. DefineterminologyassociatedwiththeGTAWprocess.

2. DescribetheGTAWprocess.
powersources
torches
flowmeters
iii. electrodes
iv. currentrequirement
v. shieldinggases
vi. travelandworkangles
vii.fillerrods
viii.
jointtypesandtheirpreparation
ix. edgepreparations
x. weldtypes

3. DescribetheprocedurestoassembleanddisassembleGTAWweldingequipment.

4. Describetheproceduresusedtoestablishandmaintainanarc.
i. conventionalandpulsearcwelding

i. destructive

Practical:
Brunswick.
1. SetupGTAWequipment,strikeandmaintainarc.
2. Changeelectrode,colletandcolletbody.
3. Adjustandcheckflowmeter.
4. Runbeadsoncoldrolledsteelplate.
5. Shutdownequipment.
WD1650PlasmaArcCuttingandGouging
Outcomes:
setupandoperateplasmaarcequipment.
cutandgougeferrousandnonferrousmetal.
1. Defineterminologyassociatedwiththeplasmaarcprocess.

2. Describetheplasmaarcprocess.
typesoftorches
electrodesandtips
iii. typesofarcs
iv. gases
v. powersource
vi. procedurestosetupequipmentandcheckitsoperation

3. Describetheproceduresusedtoassembleanddisassembleplasmaarcequipment.

4. Describetheproceduresusedtomaintainandtroubleshootplasmaarcequipment.
5. Describetheproceduresusedtocutvariousthicknessesofferrousandnonferrous
metals.
i. structuralshapes
ii. plate
iii. pipe
iv. sheetmetal
6. Describetheprocessusedtosetupandoperateequipmentforgougingferrousand
nonferrousmetals.

Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Setupequipment,checkitsoperationfornontransferarcandchecktorch.
2. Cutsteelofvariousthicknesses.
3. Cutstainlesssteelofvariousthicknesses.
4. Cutaluminium.
5. Gougemildsteel.
WD1661BlueprintReading1(Basic)
Outcomes:
demonstrateabasicknowledgeofblueprintsandtheirpurpose.
PreRequisites:None
1. Identify the types of orthographic, oblique and isometric drawings and their
purposes.
2. Identify the various types of lines used on blueprints and describe their
applications.
i. centre
ii. hidden
iii. dimension
iv. extension
v. object
vi. break
vii. long
viii. short

3. Identifyviewsanddescribetheirpurpose.
i. front
ii. rightside
iii. leftside
iv. top(plan)
v. bottom
vi. back
vii. section
viii. detailed
4. Identifynotesandspecificationsanddescribetheirpurpose.
i. partsofobjects
ii. titleblock
iii. revisions
iv. drawingnumbers
5. Identifysectioningpracticesanddescribetheirpurpose.
i. enlarged
ii. isometric
iii. auxiliary
iv. rotation
v. developedview
vi. detail
6. Identifyandinterpretcommonabbreviationsandsymbols.
i. supplementarysymbols
ii. outdatedandpreferredsymbols
iii. references
iv. locationofsymbolsondrawings

Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Identifythebasiclines.
2. Identifyvariouselements(ie)viewsnotesandspecifications,sections,common
symbolsandabbreviations.
WD1670BlueprintReading2(WeldingSymbols)
Outcomes:
interpretweldingabbreviationsandsymbols.
1. Identify common welding symbols and abbreviations and describe their

applications.
i. backgouging
ii. meltthrough
iii. finishing
iv. processes

2. Identifyandinterpretthesymbolsforfilletwelds.
i. pitch
ii. dimension
iii. shape
iv. finishing

3. Identifyandinterpretthesymbolsforgroovewelds.
i. preparation
depth
angle
ii.rootspacing

4. Identifyandinterpretthesymbolsformeltthroughwelds.
i. rootspacing
ii. preparationangle
iii. backing
iv. fusibleinserts
5. Identifyandinterpretthesymbolsforplugwelds.
i. dimensions
ii. bevelangle
iii. fillerthickness
iv. number
v. pitch
vi. shape
6. Identifyandinterpretweldfinishingsymbols.
i. grinding
ii. machining
iii. chipping
iv. hammering
v. rolling
vi. unspecified
7. Identifyandinterpretpipeweldingsymbols.

Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Locateandinterpretabbreviationsandsymbolsrelevanttothetrade
i. filletwelds
ii. groovewelds
iii. meltthrough
iv. weldfinishing
v. plugwelds
WD1681Metallurgy,ExpansionandContractionControl
Outcomes:
demonstrateunderstandingofthepracticesandprinciplestocontrol
expansion,contractionanddistortion.
1. Defineterminologyassociatedwithmetallurgy.
2. Describethetypesandcharacteristicsofmetals.
i. ferrous
ii. lowcarbon
iii. mediumcarbon
iv. highcarbon
v. alloysteel
vi. nonferrous
3. Describemechanicalandphysicalpropertiesofmetals.
i. tensilestrength
ii. yieldstrength
iii. elasticity
iv. ductility
v. hardness
vi. compressivestrength
vii. fatiguestrength
viii. impactstrength
ix. toughness
x. density
xi. meltingpoint
xii. thermalconductivity
xiii. thermalexpansion
xiv. electricalconductivityandresistance
xv. corrosionresistance
xvi. brittleness
xvii. malleability
xviii. plasticity
xix. reactiontoheat
specificheat
heatoffusion
4. Describetheeffectsonpropertiesofmetalswhen:
i. forming
ii. shearing
iii. punching
iv. drilling
v. cutting
vi. welding

5. Describetheeffectsofstressesandshrinkageonmaterials.
i. hard
ii. brittle
iii. tough
iv. ductile
6. Describecommonmethodstodeterminethetypeofmaterialand/orweldability.
i. spark
ii. flame
iii. visual
iv. chip
v. weight
vi. magnet
7. Identify preheat and postheat processes and describe their purpose and
applications.
i. temperature
8. Describevariousclassificationsystemsusedforferrousmetals.
i. numberingsystems
SAE(SocietyAutomotiveEngineers)
AISI(AmericanIronandSteelInstitute)
ASTM(AmericanSocietyofTestingandMaterials)
CSA(CanadianStandardsAssociation)
ii. colourcodingofmaterials
9. Describecommonproblemsinweldingmediumandhighcarbonsteel.
10. Describeexpansionandcontractionofmetals.
i. heatingcomparedwithcooling
11. Describestressesresultingfrom.
i. welding
ii. flamecutting
iii. shearing
iv. unsatisfactorypreparationforwelding
v. forming
vi. rivetting
12.Describecontrolofshrinkageinweldments.
i. weldingsequence
backstep
staggeredintermittent
chainintermittent
ii. weldsizeandnumberofpasses
iii. balancingofshrinkageandotherforces
iv. preheatandpostheatrequirements
13.Describestressrelief.
i. purpose
ii. methods
heating
peening
aging
iii. requirements
14.Describecontrolledshrinkagefor:
i. straighteningofbentordistortedmembers
ii. alignmentofsubassemblies
iii. prebending
iv. removalofcorrodedorseizedparts
Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Identifymetalsusingthesparktest.
2. Shape,grindandheattreatchisels.
3. Observetensile,ductility,hardness,tests.
4. Demonstrateexpansionandcontraction.
5. Presetheatedmetal.
6. Usepresettingtostraightenbentmembers.
7. Performprebending.
WD1690QualityControl
Outcomes:
demonstrateknowledgeofqualitycontrol.
demonstrateknowledgeofnondestructivetests.
1. Explainthepurposeandscopeofqualitycontrol.

2. Describethemethodsusedtoidentifyandverifymaterials.
i. standardsandspecifications
ii. millcertificates
3. Describestandardsandspecificationsapplicableinthetrade.
i. templatesand/orgauges
ii. drawing(compliancewith)
4. Describe the procedures used to ascertain compliance with design and code
specifications.
5. Describe the methods of inspection and testing of structural materials and welds
andtheirassociatedprocedures.
i. nondestructive
visual
radiography
magneticparticle
ultrasonic
dyepenetranttest
leaktest
pneumatictest(airandsoap,inertgas)
hydrostatictest(waterpressure)
ii.paintthickness

Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Performvisualinspectionofwelds.
2. Inspectandteststructuralmaterialandweld.
i. inspectitemsandnoteirregularities(visualinspection)
ii. bendspecimenanddetermineductilityandsoundness
iii. performetchtest
iv. visualinspectradiographicfilmforirregularities
v. usemagneticparticaltest
vi. performdyepenetranttest
vii. performleaktestonsmallvessels
airandsoap(pneumatic)
waterpressure(hydrostatic)
3. Identifyinspectionandtestmethodsforpaintthickness.
WD1700StationaryPoweredShearing
Outcomes:
demonstrateknowledgeofpoweredshearingequipmentanditsapplications.
PreRequisites:None
1. Identify types of powered shearing equipment and describe their characteristics

andapplications.
2. Describetheoperationofshearingequipment.
i. capacity
ii. rakeangle
iii. bladeclearance
iv. backgaugecalibration
v. lateralguidesquaring
vi. operatingprocedures
vii. preventativemaintenance
Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Determinecapacityofshears.
2.Setupandoperateguillotineplateshears.
WD1711IronWorkerOperation
Outcomes:
operateironworkerequipmentforpunchingandshearingofstructuralshapes,
plateandsheetsections.
performpreventativemaintenance.
PreRequisites:TS1510;WD1165
1. Describethepurposeoftheironworkeranditsaccessories.
i. punching
ii. shearing
iii. notching
iv. coping
v. bending
2. Describecopingandnotching.
i. bladeclearance
ii. capacity
3. Describeshearing.
i. blades
ii. bladeclearance
iii. capacity
4. Describeangularandsquarecutsofanglestock.
i. capacity
ii. backgaugeclearance
5. Describepunching.
i. dieclearance
ii. round
iii. oblong
iv. square
6. Describebending.
i. dieselection
ii. capacity
7. Describepreventativemaintenanceprocedures.
Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Demonstratenotching.
2. Demonstratepunching.
3. Demonstrateshearing.
WD1720JigsAndFixtureFabrication
Outcomes:
demonstrateknowledgeofjigandfixturefabricationandapplications.
1. Identify common types of jigs and fixtures and describe their purpose and
applications.
2. Describecommonmethodsusedtofabricatejigsandfixtures.
i. designconsiderations
ii. fabricationpractices

Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Fabricatejigsandfixtures.
i. setupmultipunchoperation
ii. fabricatejigtoallowmultidrilling
iii. setupjigtoallowforshearing
iv. fabricatejigtoaccommodatetrussassemblyforwelding
v. fabricatejigtoaccommodateladderassembly
WD1730FabricationFundamentals
Outcomes:
preparejointsonstructuralshapestoindustrystandards.
fabricateusingvariousstructuralshapes.
1. Identify the various types of structural steel shapes and describe the procedures
usedtodeterminetheirdimensions.
i. Sbeam(standard)
ii. WFbeam(wideflangedbeam)
iii. angleiron
iv. channel
v. Ibeam
vi. pipeandtubing
2. Identify the methods used to prepare joints on structural steel shapes to industry
standards.
3. Describetheproceduresusedtoworkaccuratelyfromshopdrawingsorsketches.
i. readshopdrawings
ii. verifydimensions
iii. cutpartsaspershopdrawings
4. Describetheproceduresusedtofabricateusingvariousstructuralshapes.

Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Theoryonly
WD1740FCAW(FluxCoredArcWelding)1
SetUpandDepositAWeld
Outcomes:
setupandadjustFCAWequipment.
1. DefineterminologyassociatedwiththeFCAWprocess.
2. DescribetheFCAWprocess.
shieldinggasandregulators
electrodewire
fluxcored
metalcored
gun
feeder
powersource
nozzle
cableconnections
cables
iii. metaltransfers
iv. polarity
v. arcvoltage
vi. slopeandadjustment
vii. inductance
viii. travelspeed
ix. wirefeedspeed
x. penetration
xi. travelandworkangles
xii. manipulation
xiii. guidetubes
xiv. contacttips
xv. liners

3. Describe the assembly and disassembly of welding equipment used in the FCAW
process.

4. DescribetroubleshootingandmaintenanceproceduresforFCAWequipment.

5. Describetheproceduresusedtodepositasatisfactoryweld.
i. startingandstoppingtheweld
ii. fillermetal
iii. adjustment
iv. shieldedgases(preandpostweld)
v. driverolls
vi. gun
vii. stickout
viii. speed

Practical:

Brunswick.

1. SetupFCAWequipmentandadjustflowmeter,ifnecessary.
Identifyelectrodewireandequipmentcomponents.
WD1801SMAW(ShieldedMetalArcWelding)3GrooveWeld
1G,2G,1GF,2GF,3GFand4GF

Outcomes:
groove weld on mild steel using the SMAW process with F3 and F4
electrodes.
performweldtests.
1. Identifyanddescribetheweldpositions.
i. 1G
ii. 2G
iii. 1GF
iv. 2GF
v. 3GF
vi. 4GF
2. Describetheproceduresusedtoperformgrooveweldsinthe
1G,2G,1GF,2GF,3GF,and4GFpositions.
i. jointdesign
ii. inspectionandtesting
iii. electrodeangles
iv. electrodemanipulation
v. amperageadjustment
vi. identifypositionandlimitations
vii. identifymaterial
viii. determinethicknessofmaterial
ix. selectelectrode
x. selectcurrent
xi. penetration
i. codesandstandards
4. Describeweldfaults.
Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Weldgroovebuttjointson3/8mildsteelplatein1G,2G,1GF,2GF,3GF,and4GF
positionsusingF3andF4electrodes.
2.Performweldtests.
WD1810SMAW(ShieldedMetalArcWelding)4
FilletandGrooveWeldMediumandHighCarbonSteel
Outcomes:
Describetheprocesstoweldonmediumandhighcarbonsteelinallpositions
usingtheSMAWprocess.
1. DescribetheSMAWprocessasitappliestoweldingmediumandhighcarbonsteel.
ii. characteristicsofmaterials
iii. weldabilityofmaterials
iv. weldingprocedures
3. Describeweldfaultswithmediumandhighcarbonsteel.

Practical:
Brunswick.
Theoryonly.
WD1820GMAW(GasMetalArcWelding)2FilletWeldAllPositions,
MildSteel
Outcomes:
filletweldonmildsteelinallpositionsusingtheGMAWprocess.
1. Describethepurpose,applicationsandadvantagesofGMAW.
2. DescribetheGMAWprocessusedtofilletweldinallpositions.
i. conventionalandpulse
ii. identificationofposition
iii. modesoftransfer
shortcircuiting
globular
spray
pulsespray
iv. shieldinggasselection
v. fillermetals
vi. troubleshooting
vii. workandtravelangles
viii. gunmanipulation
Practical:
Brunswick.
1. PerformfilletweldsonmildsteelplateusingtheGMAWprocess.
GrooveWelds1G,2G,and3GDown,MildSteel

Outcomes:
grooveweldonmildsteelinallpositionsusingtheGMAWprocess.
1. DescribetheGMAWprocessusedtogrooveweldmildsteelinflat,horizontal,and
verticaldowns.
i. conventionalandpulse
ii. identificationofposition
iii. modesoftransfer
iv. weldingvariablesandcharacteristics
v. shieldinggasselection
vi. fillermetals
vii. troubleshooting
viii. workandtravelangles
ix. gunmanipulation
x. jointdesignandfitup



Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Peformgrooveweldsinflat,horizontal,andverticaldownpositions
onmildsteelplateusingtheGMAWprocess.
WD1840GTAW(GasTungstenArcWelding)2
Outcomes:
filletweldonmildsteelinallpositionsusingtheGTAWprocess.
1. Describethepurpose,applicationsandadvantagesofGTAW.

2. Describetheprocessusedtofilletweldinallpositions.
i. preparation
currentrequirements
ii. electrodeselection
type
sizeandpreparation
iii. cupsizes
iv. gaslens(diffusers)
v. shieldinggas
vi. fillermetal
vii. manipulation
fillermetal
torch


Practical:
Brunswick.
1. PerformfilletweldsonmildsteelinallpositionsusingtheGTAWprocess.
WD1870BuildUpofMetalParts
Outcomes:
buildupmetalpartsofvariousshapes.
applyhardsurfacingtreatmentstoprotectagainstwearandimpact.
1. Identifyapplicationsandpurposeforbuildingupmetalparts.
i. shafts
ii. buckets

2. Describetheproceduresusedtobuildupmetalparts.
i. determinetypeofmetalwear
ii. determineeffectsofheatingandcooling
iii. selectprocess
SMAW
GMAW
FCAW
SAW
iv. selectfillermetals
v. weldingprocedures
sequence

3. Describe the principles of hard surfacing and describe their applications and
proceduresforuse.
i. processesused
FCAW
SMAW
OFW(OxyFuelWelding)
GMAW
SAW
ii. typesofwear
abrasion
impact
corrosion
iii. surfacingmaterials
iv. weldingprocedures
setupequipmentandprepareproject
selectsurfacingmaterial
applysurfacing
Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Buildupashaftreadyforreconditioning.
2. Buildupapartwithapiecemissingtoitsoriginalshape.
3. Buildupacomponentwithanabrasionandresistanthardsurfacing.
WD1881Fusion,BrazingandBrazeWelding(OxyFuel)
Outcomes:
silverbrazing(copperpipeinallpositions.
fusionweldsteelintheflatandhorizontalpositions.
brazeweld.
1. Describe the purpose, applications and advantages of fusion, brazing and braze
welding.

2. Describetheproceduresnecessarytofusionweldinflatandhorizontalpositions.

3. Describetheproceduresusedtobraze(silversolder).
i. copperpipe
ii. coldroll(mildsteel)
iii. stainlesssteel
iv. ferroustononferrousmetal
4. Describetheproceduresnecessarytobrazewithsilfosandeasyflow.
5. Describetheproceduresusedtobrazeweld.
i. steel
ii. castiron

Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Fusionwelding.

i. closedcorner
ii. opencorner
iii. horizontallapjoint
iv. squarebuttjoint
2. Bronzewelding.

i. tinning
ii. horizontallapjoint
iii. squarebuttjoint

3. Silverbrazing.
i. copper/steelteejoint
ii. copperteeandtubing
iii. brazecoppertocopper(silfos).
iv. brazestainlesssteeltostainlesssteel(easyflow).
4. Brazeweldcastironandmildsteel.
WD1891FCAW(FluxCoredArcWelding)2FilletandGrooveWeld
Plate1G,2G,1GF,and2GF
Outcomes:
depositaweldin1G,2G,1GF,and2GFpositionsusingfluxcoredwire.
identifyvariousgasesandgasmixtures.
1. Describetheproceduresandtechniquesusedtodepositaweldbead.
i. stringer
ii. weave
iii. stickout
iv. travelspeed

2. Describetheproceduresusedtoweldplatein1G,2G,1GF,and2GFpositionsusing
fluxcoredwire.
i. qualityofwelds
ii. faults
iii. travelangles
iv. manipulation

3. Describethevariousgasesandgasmixturesanddescribetheirapplications.
i. destructive
Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Depositfilletweldsin1G,2G,1GF,and2GFpositions.
2. Depositgrooveweldsin1G,2G,1GF,and2GFpositions.
WD1900AirCarbonArcCuttingandGouging
Outcomes:
removeaweldfromajointusingtheaircarbonarc(CACA)process.
preparejointsusingtheaircarbonarc(CACA)process.
1. Describethepurposesandapplicationsofaircarbonarccuttingandgouging.

2. DescribetheproceduresusedtoremoveaweldfromajointusingtheCACA(Air
CarbonArc)process.
i. typesofcarbonelectrodes
ii. airpressure
iv. polarity
v. constantcurrentpowersource

3. DescribegroovepreparationusingtheCACAprocess.
i. Ujoint
ii. Jjoint
iii. singlevee
iv. singlebeveljoints
4. Describetheproceduresusedtobackgougeaweldedjoint.


Practical:

Brunswick.

1. Setupequipmentforgouging,selectthecorrectairpressure,carbonelectrodeand
polarity.
2. Backgougetosoundmetalasingleveegroovebuttjoint.

WD1910LayoutandTemplateDevelopmentFundamentals
Outcomes:
developtemplatesforstructuralfabrications.
developwraparoundtemplatesforuseinweldedfabricationofjointsinpipe
andtubing.
1. Describethepurposeandapplicationsoftemplates.

2. Defineterminologyassociatedwithlayoutandtemplatedevelopment.

3. Describemethodsusedtoestablishlineofcutusingtemplate.
4. Describelayouttoolsandprocedures.
5. Describe procedures used in shape development with appropriate bending and

joiningallowances.
6. Describetemplatedevelopmentusingtriangular,radiallines,andparallellines.
7. Describelayoutoperationsusedtodeveloptemplatesforstructuralfabricationsfor:
i. compoundbeams
ii. plategirders
iii. tubularhollowsections
iv. boxsectionmembers
v. beamselections
vi. stairsandhandrails
8. Describelayoutoperationsasrequiredtodevelopwraparoundtemplatesforusein
weldedfabricationofjointsinpipeandtubingfor:
i. asinglecutelbow
ii. a900doublecutelbow
iii. atee
iv. a300lateral
v. atrueY
vi. aconcentricreducer
vii. aneccentricreducer
Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Developshapeswithappropriatebendingandjoiningallowances.
2. Developtemplatesusingtriangular,radiallinesandparallellinedevelopment.
3. Completelayoutoperationstodeveloptemplatesforstructuralfabrication.
4. Completelayoutoperationsrequiredtodevelopwraparoundtemplates,forusein
weldedfabricationofjointsinpipeandtubing.
AP1100IntroductiontoApprenticeship
Description:
Thiscourseisdesignedtogiveparticipantstheknowledgebaseandskillsnecessaryto
understandandsuccessfullynavigatetheapprenticeship/redsealprogram.
PreRequisites:None
CourseOutcomes:
IdentifytherequirementsforregisteringinanApprenticeshipProgram.
Describetheregistrationprocess.
ExplainthestepstocompletetheApprenticeshipProgram.
Articulate the roles of the Apprentice, Journeyperson, Training Institutions,
IndustryandGoverningBodiesintheApprenticeProgram.
ExplainthesignificanceoftheRedSealProgram.
ObjectiveandContent:
1. DefineApprenticeship.
i. defineApprenticeshipandRedSealCertification
ii. discussthedefinitionofApprenticeshipandRedSealCertification
iii. distinguishbetweenRedSealandProvincialCertification

2. ExplorehowApprenticeshipisgovernedandadministered
i. explainwhoisresponsibleforadministratingapprenticeship
DepartmentofEducation
ProvincialApprenticeshipandCertificationBoard

3. Exploretherolesandresponsibilitiesofthoseinvolvedintheapprenticeship
process.
i. Apprentice
ii. Employer/Journeyperson
iii. IndustrialTrainingDivision
explain when and where to take the inclass portion of advance
training
discussClassCalls
iv. TrainingInstitutions
VariousDeliveryMethods
v. ProvincialApprenticeshipandCertificationBoard
4. Listandexplainthestepsintheapprenticeshipprocess.
i. explaintheRegistrationProcess
ii. describeapprenticeshipasanagreementbetweenemployee,employer
andProvincialGovernment
iii. reviewaMemorandumofUnderstanding
iv. legaldocument
v. reviewanApplicationofApprenticeship
originalHighSchoolCertificateorequivalent
originaltranscriptfromtheapplicantsTrainingInstitution
vi. describetherolesofInstitutionalandIndustrialEducationDivisionofthe
DepartmentofEducationinApprenticeship
vii. explaintheroleoftheProgramDevelopmentOfficer
defineprobationperiod
discusseswhatconstitutesacancellationofapprenticeship
explaintheconsequencesofanApprenticeshipcancellation
discuss the purpose of the Record of Occupational Progress (Log
Book)
explorehowtomaintainyourlogbook
discuss who is responsible for tracking and signingoff on
tradeskills
explainhowandwheretorecordhoursworked
identify the importance of updating your file with your
ProgramDevelopmentOfficer
viii. differentiatebetweenProvincialandInterprovincialexams
5. Describethetrainingandeducationrequirements.
i. discussthefactorsaffectingonthejobandinclassportionsofyour
training
ii. defineinschoolandonthejobtraining
reviewaPlanofTraining
identifythepercentageofonthejobandinclasstrainingtime
current labour market implications on completing an
apprenticeshipprogram
6. ExplainPlansofTraining.
i. identifywhatisincludedinthePlanofTraining
entrancerequirements
durationofinschoolandonthejobtraining
coursecontent
entryleveloradvancedlevel
ii. explainhowaJourneypersonCertificateisachieved
discussCertificateofQualification
discussCertificateofApprenticeship
discussRedSealendorsement
7. DiscusstheRedSealProgram.
i. definedesignatedtrade
ii. exploretheNationalOccupationalAnalysisforyourtrade
iii. explainInterprovincialStandardsRedSealProgramandhowitworks
labormobility
qualificationrecognition
iv. discusstherangeofcareerspossibleinyourchosentrade
8. Explainapprenticeshipprogressionscheduleandwagerates.
i. reviewaRecordofOccupationalProgress(LogBook)
ii. hoursperprogram
iii. requirementsforprogression
iv. wageratesperyearofapprenticeship
9. IdentifytheexaminationsandevaluationprocessusedinApprenticeship.
i. discussoccupationaltestsandexaminationsasdirectedbytheProvincial
ApprenticeshipandCertificationBoard
Theory
Practical
ii. explainformalassessmentandthepassmarkof70%
10. Examinesomeofthefinancialincentivesavailabletoapprentices.
i. employmentinsurance(E.I.)Benefits
ii. governmentsponsoredstudentloans
iii. apprenticeshipincentiveFederalandProvincial
scholarships
11.ContinuingTrainingoutsidetheProvinceofNewfoundlandandLabrador.
i. traininginotherprovincesandterritories
procedure for registration and recognition of hours and skills in
otherprovinces
ii. optionsforDualCertification
transferofcredits
12.Reviewanddefinethefollowingterms:
i. ApprenticeshipProgramAccreditation
ii. CancellationofApprenticeship
iii. CertificateofApprenticeship
iv. CertificateofQualification
v. CertificationRenewal
vi. CriteriaforEligibility
vii. Journeyperson
viii. PracticalExamination
ix. PriorLearning
x. RecordofOccupationalProgress(Logbook)
xi. RedSealCertification
xii. RegisteredApprentice
xiii. TheoreticalExamination
xiv. NationalOccupationalAnalysis(NOA)
xv. ClassCall
xvi. Dualcertification
Practical:
1. ReviewtheProvincialApprenticeshipwebsite:www.gov.nl.ca/app
i. identifytherequirementsforregisteringasanapprentice
andtheregistrationprocess
ii. explainthestepstocompleteanapprenticeshipprogram
iii. identifywhoisresponsiblefortrackingandsigningoffontradeskills
iv. identifythenearestIndustrialTrainingOfficetoyourcommunity
v. identifythecurrentincentivesavailabletoapprentices
2. ReviewaplanoftrainingontheProvincialApprenticeshipwebsite.
i. identifythehoursforyourtrade(inschoolandonthejob)
ii. explaintherolesandresponsibilitiesofthefollowingstakeholdersin
theapprenticeshipprocess:employer,apprentice,traininginstitutionand
theIndustrialTrainingDivision
3. Visit the Red Seal Web site http://www.redseal.ca, review the National
OccupationalAnalysesforyourtrade.
i. reviewthescopeofworkforyouroccupationandidentifytheindustry
sectorsandjobtypesrequiringyourtrade
ii. identifythetrendsofyourtrade
iii. providealistofPersonalProtectiveEquipmentrequiredforyourtrade

MA1060BasicMath
Description:
This course in Basic Math requires knowledge of general mathematical concepts and
processestoenabletradespersonstofunctionintheinstitutionalsettingbydeveloping
numeracyskillsrequiredfortechnicalcourses.Thismathcourseshouldalsoprovidea
foundationforexperientiallearningthroughknowledgeofmathrelatingtoonthejob
skills and practices. A detailed course outline is available from Institutional and
IndustrialEducation,StandardsandCurriculumDivisiontotraininginstitutionsupon
request.
CourseOutcomes:
Todevelopnumeracyskillsandknowledgerequiredforinstitutionalandonthe
joblearning.
Todevelopthecapabilitytoapplymathematicalconceptsintheperformanceof
tradepractices.
Todevelopanappreciationformathematicsasacriticalelementofthelearning
environment.
Tousemathematicalprinciplesaccuratelyforthepurposesofproblemsolving,
job and materials estimation, measurement, calculation, system conversion,
diagram interpretation and scale conversions, formulae calculations, and
geometricapplications.
PreRequisites:None
CourseObjectives(Knowledge):
1.Defineandcalculateusingwholenumberoperations.
2.Defineanddemonstrateuseofcorrectordersofoperations.
3.Demonstrateexamplesofoperationswithfractionsandmixednumbers.
4.Demonstrateexamplesofoperationswithdecimals.
5.Demonstrateexamplesofoperationswithpercentages.
6.Employpercent/decimal/fractionconversionandcomparison.
7.Defineandcalculatewithratiosandproportions.
8.UsetheImperialMeasurementsysteminrelevanttradeapplications.
9.UsetheMetricMeasurementsysteminrelevanttradeapplications.
10.PerformImperial/Metricconversions.
11.Defineanddemonstratetheformulationofvariables.
12.Demonstrateanddefinethevariouspropertiesofanglesandmakerelevant
calculations.
MajorTasks/Subtasks(Skills):
Note: Toemphasizeorfurtherdevelopspecificknowledgeobjectives,students may

be asked to complete practical demonstrations which confirm proper application of
mathematicaltheorytojobskills.

CM2150WorkplaceCommunications
Description:
This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of effective

communication including letters, memos, short report writing, oral presentations and
interpersonalcommunications.
CourseOutcomes:
Uponcompletionofthecourse,studentswillbeableto:
Understand and apply communication skills as outlined in the Employability
Skills2000,ConferenceBoardofCanada.
Understand the importance of welldeveloped writing skills in business and in

careerdevelopment.
Understandthepurposeofthevarioustypesofbusinesscorrespondence.
Examinetheprinciplesofeffectivebusinesswriting.
Examinethestandardformatsforlettersandmemos.
Writeeffectivelettersandmemos.
Examinethefundamentalsofinformalreportsandthereportwritingprocedure.
Produceandorallypresentaninformalreport.
Examineeffectivelisteningskillsandbodylanguageincommunication.
PreRequisites:None

1. Apply rules and principles for writing clear, concise, complete sentences which
adheretotheconventionsofgrammar,punctuation,andmechanics.
2. Explaintherulesofsubjectverbagreement.
3. Defineanddescribethemajorcharacteristicsofaneffectiveparagraph.
4. ExaminethevalueofBusinessWritingSkills.
i. describetheimportanceofeffectivewritingskillsinbusiness
ii. describe the value of welldeveloped writing skills to career success as
referencedintheEmployabilitySkills
5. ExamineprinciplesofEffectiveBusinessWriting.
i. discusstherationaleandtechniquesforfosteringgoodwillinbusiness
communication,regardlessofthecircumstances
ii. reviewtheimportanceofrevisingandproofreading
iii. differentiatebetweenletterandmemoapplicationsintheworkplace&
reviewsamples
iv. identifythepartsofabusinessletterandmemo
v. reviewthestandardformatsforbusinesslettersandmemos
vi. examinesamplesofwellwrittenandpoorlywrittenlettersandmemos
vii. examineguidelinesforwritingsamplelettersandmemoswhichconvey:
acknowledgment,routinerequest,routineresponse,complaint,refusal
persuasiverequestandlettersofappeal
6. ExaminethefundamentalsofInformalBusinessReports.
i. identifythepurposeoftheinformalreport
ii. identifythepartsandformatsofaninformalreport
iii. identifymethodsofinformationgathering
iv. describethemethodsofreferencingdocuments
v. reviewtheimportanceofproofreadingandediting
7. Examinetypesofpresentations.
i. review&discusscomponentsofaneffectivepresentation
ii. review&discussdeliverytechniques
iii. review&discusspreparation&useofaudio/visualaids
iv. discuss&participateinconfidencebuildingexercisesusedtopreparefor
givingpresentations
8. InterpersonalCommunications.
i. Examineandapplylisteningtechniques
ii. Discusstheimportanceofbodylanguage
Practical:
1. Writewelldeveloped,coherent,unifiedparagraphswhichillustratethefollowing:
a variety of sentence arrangements; conciseness and clarity; and adherence to
correctandappropriatesentencestructure,grammar,punctuation,andmechanics.
2. Writesamplelettersandmemoswhichconvey:acknowledgment,routinerequest,
routineresponse,complaint,refusal,persuasiverequestandlettersofappeal.
3. Gather pertinent information, organize information into an appropriate outline &

writeaninformalreportwithdocumentedresources.
i. edit,proofread,andrevisethedrafttocreateaneffectiveinformalreport
andpresentorallyusingvisualaids
ii. participateinconfidencebuildingexercises
4. Presentaneffectivepresentation.

5. Evaluatepresentations.

MR1220CustomerService
Description:
Thiscoursefocusesontheroleofprovidingqualitycustomerservice.Itisimportantto
have a positive attitude and the necessary skills to effectively listen and interpret
customer concerns about a product, resolve customer problems, and determine
customer wants and needs. Students will be able to use the skills and knowledge
gained in this course to effectively provide a consistently high level of service to the
customer.
CourseOutcomes:
Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourse,studentswillbeableto:
Definecustomerservice.
Explainwhyserviceisimportant.
Describetherelationshipbetweenserviceandsales.
Demonstrateanunderstandingoftheimportanceofapositiveattitude.
Demonstratemethodsofresolvingcustomercomplaints.

PreRequisites:None
1. Definequalityservice.
i. identifyanddiscusselementsofcustomerservice.
ii. explainthedifferencebetweenservicevs.salesorselling
iii. explainwhyqualityserviceisimportant
iv. identifythevarioustypesofcustomers&challengestheymaypresent
v. describecustomerloyalty
vi. examinebarrierstoqualitycustomerservice
2. Explainhowtodeterminecustomerwantsandneeds.
i. identifycustomerneeds
ii. explainthedifferencebetweencustomerwantsandneeds
iii. identifywaystoensurerepeatbusiness
3. Demonstrateanunderstandingoftheimportanceofhavingapositiveattitude.
i. identify&discussthecharacteristicsofapositiveattitude
ii. explainwhyitisimportanttohaveapositiveattitude
iii. explainhowapositiveattitudecanimproveacustomerssatisfaction
iv. defineperceptionandexplainhowperceptioncanalterusandcustomers
v. describemethodsofdealingwithperception
4. Communicatingeffectivelywithcustomers.
i. describethemainelementsinthecommunicationprocess
ii. identifysomebarrierstoeffectivecommunication
iii. explainwhybodylanguageisimportant
iv. defineactivelisteningandstatewhyitisimportant
v. identifyanddiscussthestepsofthelisteningprocess
vi. identifyanddiscussquestioningtechniques
5. Demonstrateusingthetelephoneeffectively.
i. explainwhytelephoneskillsareimportant
ii. describethequalitiesofaprofessionaltelephoneinteraction
6. Demonstrateanunderstandingoftheimportanceofassertingoneself.
i. defineassertiveness
ii. discussassertivetechniques
iii. explaintheuseofassertivenesswhendealingwithmultiplecustomers
7. Demonstratetechniquesforinteractingwithchallengingcustomersinaddressing
complaints&resolvingconflict.
i. examine&discusswaystocontrolfeelings
ii. examine&discusswaystointeractwithanupsetcustomer
iii. examine&discusswaystoresolveconflict/customercriticism
iv. examine&discusswaystopreventunnecessaryconflictwithcustomers
Practical:
1. Participateinactivitiestodemonstrateknowledgeofthecourseobjectives.

SP2330QualityAssurance/QualityControl
Description:
This course is designed to give students an understanding of the concepts and

requirements of QA/QC such as, interpreting standards, controlling the acceptance of
raw materials, controlling quality variables and documenting the process. It includes
information on quality concepts, codes and standards, documentation,
communications, human resources, company structure and policy, teamwork and
responsibilities.
CourseOutcomes:
Uponcompletionofthiscourse,studentswillbeableto:
Develop the skills and knowledge required to apply quality assurance/quality
controlproceduresasrelatedtothetrade.
Developanawarenessofqualityprinciplesandprocesses.
Applyqualityassurance/qualitycontrolproceduresinashopproject.
PreRequisites:None
Objectives&Content:
1. Describethereasonsforqualityassuranceandqualityplans.
2. Explaintherelationshipbetweenqualityassuranceandqualitycontrol.
3. Describequalitycontrolproceduresasappliedtotheproductionandcheckingof
specificationsandprocessesinapplicableoccupations.
4. Describequalitycontrolproceduresasappliedtotheacceptanceandcheckingof
rawmaterials.
5. Explaintheroleofcommunicationsinaqualityenvironment.
6. Explainwhyitisimportantforallemployeestounderstandthestructureofthe
companyanditsproductionprocesses.Explainhowhumanresourceeffectivenessis
maximizedinaqualitymanagedorganization.
7. Explaintheroleofcompanypolicyinqualitymanagement.
8. Explainthepurposeofcodesandstandardsinvariousoccupations.
9. Explaintheconceptsofquality.
i. costofquality
ii. measurementofquality
iii. elementsofquality
iv. elementsofthequalityaudit
v. qualitystandards
vi. roleexpectationsandresponsibilities
10. Explainthestructureofqualityassuranceandqualitycontrol.
i. describeorganizationalcharts
ii. identifytheelementsofqualityassurancesystemsuchasISO,CSA,
iii. WHMIS,SanitationSafetyCode(SSC)
iv. explainthepurposeofthequalityassurancemanual
v. describequalityassuranceprocedures
11. Examinequalityassurance/qualitycontroldocumentation.
i. describemethodsofrecordingreportsinindustry
ii. describeproceduresoftraceability(manualandcomputerbased
recording)
iii. identifyneedsforqualitycontrolprocedures
Practical:
1. Applyqualitycontroltoaproject.
i. followQA/QCproceduresfordrawings,plansandspecificationsin
applicableoccupations
ii. calibratemeasuringinstrumentsanddevicesinapplicableoccupations
iii. interpretrequiredstandards
iv. followQA/QCproceduresforacceptingrawmaterials
v. carryouttheproject
vi. controlthequalityelements(variables)
vii. completeQA/QCreports
MC1050IntroductiontoComputers
Description:
This course is designed to give the student an introduction to computer systems.

Particular emphasis is given to word processing, spreadsheet, email and the Internet
andsecurityissues.
CourseOutcomes:
Uponcompletionofthiscourse,studentswillhaveabasicunderstandingof:
Computersystemsandtheiroperation.
Popularsoftwarepackages,theirapplications.
Securityissuesofcomputers.
PreRequisites:None
Objectives&Content:
1.Identifythemajorcomponentsofmicrocomputersystemhardwareandsoftware
system.
2. Describethefunctionsofthemicroprocessor.
i. describeandgiveexamplesofI/Odevices
ii. describeprimarystorage(RAM,ROM,Cache)
iii. definebit,byte,codeandtheprefixesk.m.andg
iv. describesecondarystorage(diskettesandharddisks,CDROMS,Zip
drives,etc)
v. describehowtocareforacomputeranditsaccessories

3.Describemicrocomputersoftware.
i. definesoftware
ii. describetypesofoperationalandapplicationsoftware
iii. definefileandgivetherulesforfilenamesandfileextensions
4.Describewindowssoftware.
i. startandquitaprogram
ii. demonstratehowtousethehelpfunction
iii. locateaspecificfileusingthefindfunction
iv. identifysystemsettings:wallpaper,screensaver,screenresolution,
background
v. startaprogrambyusingtheRunCommand
vi. shuttingdownyourcomputer
5.IdentifyFileManagementcommands.
i. createfolders
ii. maximizeandminimizeawindow
iii. describewindowstaskbar

6.DescribeKeyboards.
i. identifyandlocatealphabeticandnumerickeys
ii. identifyandlocatefunctionkey&specialkeys

7.DescribeWordProcessing.
i. describeWindowscomponents
ii. menubar
iii. menuindicators
iv. documentwindow
v. theStatusbar
vi. theHelpfeature
vii. insertionpointmovements
8.Describetheprocedureusedtodevelopmentofadocument.
i. entertext
ii. changethedisplay
9.Describetheprocedureforopening,savingandexitingdocuments.
i. savingadocument
ii. closingadocument.
iii. startinganewdocumentWindow
iv. openingadocument
v. exitingwordprocessor
10.DescribetheprocedureforeditingaDocument.
i. addingnewtext
ii. deletingtext
iii. usingbasicformatenhancement(splitandjoinparagraphs,inserttext)

11.DescribethemainSelectFeatures.
i. identifyaselection
ii. movingaselection
iii. copyingaselection
iv. deletingaselection
v. savingaselection
12.ExplainhowtochangeLayoutFormat.
i. changinglayoutformat:(margins,spacing,alignment,paragraphindent,
tabs,linespacing,pagenumbering)

13.ExplainhowtochangeTextAttributes.
i. changingtextattributes:(bold,underline,font,etc.)
14.DescribetheAuxiliaryTools.
i. usingSpellCheck&Thesaurus

15.DescribePrintfeatures.
i. selectingthePrintFeature:(i.e;numberofcopiesandcurrent
document)
ii. identifyingvariousoptionsinprintscreendialoguebox
16.Examine&DiscussElectronicSpreadsheet.
i. spreadsheetbasics
ii. theworksheetwindow
17.DescribeMenus.

i. menubar
ii. controlmenu
iii. shortcutmenu
iv. save,retrieveformmenus
18.Describethecomponentsofaworksheet.
i. enteringconstantvaluesandformulas
ii. usingtheRecalculationfeature
19.DescribeUseranges.
.
i. typingarangeforafunction
ii. pointingtoarangeforafunction
iii. selectingarangefortoolbarandmenucommands

20.Describehowtoprintaworksheet.
i. printingtotheScreen
ii. printingtothePrinter
iii. printingaselectedRange
21.Describehowtoeditaworksheet.

i. replacingcellcontents
ii. inserting&deletingrowsandcolumns
iii. changingcellformats
iv. changingcellalignments
v. changingcolumnwidth
vi. copyingandmovingcells
22.Statemajorsecurityissuesinusingcomputers.
i. passwords
ii. accessingaccounts
iii. virusesandhowtheycanbeavoided
iv. identitytheftandwaystoprotectpersonalinformation
v. demonstratehowtoviewdirectorystructureandfoldercontent
vi. organizefilesandfolders
vii. copy,delete,andmovefilesandfolders
23.DescribehowtouseElectronicMail.
i. emailetiquette
ii. emailaccounts
iii. emailmessages
iv. emailmessagewithattachments
v. emailattachments
vi. printemailmessages
vii. deletingemailmessages

24.ExplaintheInternetanditsuses.
i. theWorldWideWeb(www)
ii. accessingWebsites
iii. internetWebBrowsers
iv. internetSearchEngines
v. searchingTechniques
vi. postingdocumentsonline

Practical:
1. CreateadocumentusingWordProcessing.
2. Completewordprocessingexercisestodemonstrateproficiencyinword
processing.
3. Prepareandsendemailswithattachments.
4. Retrievedocumentsandemailattachmentsandprintcopies.
5. Develop&printaspreadsheet.
6. Postadocumentonline.
SD1700WorkplaceSkills
Description:
Thiscourseinvolvesparticipatinginmeetings,informationonformalmeetings,unions,
workerscompensation,employmentinsuranceregulations,workersrightsandhuman
rights.
CourseOutcomes:
Participateinmeetings.
Defineanddiscussbasicconceptsof:
unions
workerscompensation
employmentinsurance
workersrights
humanrights
workplacediversity
gendersensitivity
PreRequisites:None
Objectives&Content:
1. Meetings.
i. identify&discussmeetingformatandpreparationrequiredforameeting
ii. explainthepurposeofanagenda
iii. explaintherolesandresponsibilitiesofmeetingparticipants
iv. explainthepurposeofmotionsandamendmentsandwithdrawals
v. explaintheproceduretodelaydiscussionofmotions
vi.explainthevotingprocess

2.Unions.
i. statewhyunionsexist
ii. giveaconcisedescriptionofthehistoryofCanadianlabour
iii. explainhowunionsfunction
iv. explainlaboursstructure
v. describelabourssocialobjectives
vi. describetherelationshipbetweenCanadianlabourandtheworkers
vii. describetheinvolvementofwomeninunions

3.WorkersCompensation.
i. describetheaims,objectives,benefitsandregulationsoftheWorkplace
Health,SafetyandCompensationCommission
ii. explaintheinternalreviewprocess

4.EmploymentInsurance.
i. explainemploymentinsuranceregulations
ii. describehowtoapplyforemploymentinsurance
iii. explaintheappealprocessidentifythecomponentsofaletterofappeal
5.WorkersRights.
i. definelabourstandards
ii. explainthepurposeoftheLabourStandardsAct
iii. identifyregulationspertainingto:
hoursofwork
minimumwages
employmentofchildrenvacationpay
iv. explainthepurposeoftheOccupationalHealth&SafetyActasitrefersto
workersrights
6.HumanRights.
i. describewhatinformationcannotbeincludedonanemployment
application
ii. describewhatinformationcannotbeincludedinaninterview
iii. examinetheHumanRightsCodeandexplaintheroleoftheHuman
RightsCommission
iv. defineharassmentinvariousformsandidentifystrategiesforprevention
7.WorkplaceDiversity.
i. defineandexplorebasicconceptsandtermsrelatedtoworkplace
inclusivelyincludingage,race,culture,religion,socioeconomic,sexual
orientationwithanemphasisongenderissuesandgenderstereotyping
8.GenderSensitivity.
i. exploregenderandstereotypingissuesintheworkplacebyidentifying
strategiesforeliminatinggenderbias
Practical:
1. Prepareanagenda.
2. Participateinameeting.
3. Analyzeadocumentedcaseofahumanrightscomplaintwithspecialemphasison
theapplication,timeframe,documentationneeded,andlegaladviceavailable.
SD1710JobSearchTechniques
Description:
This course is designed to give students an introduction to the critical elements of

effectivejobsearchtechniques.
CourseOutcomes:
Demonstrateeffectiveuseofjobsearchtechniques.
PreRequisites:None
Objectives&Content:
1.
Identifyandexamineemploymenttrendsandopportunities.
2. Identifysourcesthatcanleadtoemployment.
3. Access and review information on the Newfoundland and Labrador

Apprenticeship and Certification Web site and the Apprenticeship Employment
Gateway.
4. Analyze job ads and discuss the importance of fitting qualifications to job
requirements.
5. IdentifyanddiscussemployabilityskillsasoutlinedbytheConferenceBoardof
Canada.
6. Discussthenecessityoffullycompletingapplicationforms.
7. Establishtheaim/purposeofaresume.
8. Explorecharacteristicsofeffectiveresumes,typesofresumes,andprinciplesof
resumeformat.
9. Explorecharacteristicsofaneffectivecoverletter.
10. Identifycommonlyaskedquestionsinaninterview.
11. Exploreotheremploymentrelatedcorrespondence.
12. Explorethejobmarkettoidentifyemployabilityskillsexpectedbyanemployer.
13. Conductaselfanalysisandcomparewithgeneralemployerexpectations.
14. Discussthevalueofestablishingandmaintainingaportfolio.
Practical:
1. Completesampleapplicationforms.
2. Writearesume.
3. Writeaneffectivecoverletter.
4. Establishaportfolio.
5. Writeoutanswerstocommonlyaskedquestionsaskedduringinterviews.
6. IdentifythreepotentialemployersfromtheApprenticeshipEmploymentgateway,
ApprenticeshipandCertificationwebsite.
SD1720EntrepreneurialAwareness
Description:
This course is designed to introduce the student to the field of entrepreneurship,

includingthecharacteristicsoftheentrepreneur,theprosandconsofselfemployment,
andsomeofthestepsinvolvedinstartingyourownbusiness.
CourseOutcomes:
Uponcompletionofthiscourse,thestudentwillbeableto:
Identify the various types of business ownership, the advantages and
disadvantages of selfemployment and identify the characteristics of an
entrepreneur.
Statethepurposeandidentifythemainelementsofabusinessplan.

PreRequisites:None
1. ExploreSelfEmployment:Analternativetoemployment.
i. identifytheadvantagesanddisadvantagesofaselfemploymentvs.
regularemployment
ii. differentiatebetweenanentrepreneurandasmallbusinessowner
iii. evaluatepresentideasaboutbusinesspeople
2. Identifyanddiscussvarioustypesofbusinessownership.
i. explorethecharacteristicsofentrepreneurs
ii. identifycharacteristicscommontoentrepreneurs
iii. compareonesownpersonalcharacteristicswiththoseofentrepreneurs
iv. examineonespresentideasaboutbusinesspeople

3. Identifybusinessopportunities.
i. distinguishbetweenanopportunityandanidea
ii. examineexistingtraditionalandinnovativebusinessventures
iii. identifyandsummarizetheroleofvariousagenciesthatsupportbusiness
development
4. ReviewtheEntrepreneurialProcess.
i. explaintheentrepreneurialprocess
ii. describethepurposeofabusinessplan
Block2
WD1850GTAW(GasTungstenArcWelding)3GrooveWeldAll
Positions,MildSteel
Outcomes:
grooveweldonmildsteelinallpositionsusingtheGTAWprocess.
1. Describetheprocessusedtogrooveweldinallpositions.
i. preparation
currentrequirements
material
ii. electrodeselection
type
sizeandpreparation
iii. cupsizes
iv. gaslens(diffusers)
v. shieldinggas
vi. fillermetal
vii. manipulation
fillermetal
torch


Practical:
Brunswick.
PerformgrooveweldsonmildsteelinallpositionsusingtheGTAWprocess.
WD1860 GTAW (Gas Tungsten Arc Welding) 4 Fillet And Groove

Weld,MediumAndHighCarbonSteel
Outcomes:
Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourse,theapprenticewillhaveknowledgeof:
fillet and groove welding on medium and highcarbon steel in all positions
usingtheGTAWprocess.
1. Describethesetupandpreparationusedtoweldmediumandhighcarbonsteels.
i. characteristicsofmaterial
ii. weldability

2. Describetheproceduresusedtoweldmediumandhighcarbonsteels.
3. Describetheproceduresusedtotestweld.

Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Theoryonly.
WD2410StudWeldingandResistanceSpotWelding
Outcomes:
demonstrateknowledgeofstudweldingandresistancespotwelding.
1. Defineterminologyassociatedwiththestudweldandresistancespotweldprocess.

2. Describethestudweldprocess.
ii. principlesofoperation
equipment
weldquality
variables
studsize
current
time
3. Describetheproceduresusedtostudweld.
4. Describetheresistancespotweldprocess.
ii. principlesofoperation
equipment
weldquality
typesofjoints
variables
current
time
material(typeandthickness)
5. Describetheproceduresusedtoperformresistancespotweld.

Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Theoryonly.
WD2421BlueprintReading3(Advanced/CAD)
Outcomes:
interpretdualdimensions.
interpretinternationalsymbols.
interprettestandinspectionsymbols.
describecomputeraideddrafting(CAD).
1. Describedualdimensionsandtheiruseinthetrade.
i. variation
ii. flexibility
iii. accuracy
iv. disadvantages
2. Identifyandinterpretinternationalsymbols.
3. Identifyandinterprettestandinspectionsymbols.
i. visualinspection
ii. ultrasonic
iii. Xrays
iv. dyepenetrates
v. dimensioning
vi. eddycurrent
vii. magneticparticle
viii. acousticemissions
ix. leaktest
4. Describecomputeraideddrafting(CAD)anditsuseinthetrade.

Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Interpretdualdimensioning.
2. Locateandinterprettestandinspectionsymbols.
3. Locateandinterpretinternationalsymbols.
WD2431MaterialHandling,RiggingandScaffolding
Outcomes:
demonstrate knowledge of rigging, hoisting, lifting equipment, scaffolding,
accessoriesandpractices.
PreRequisites:TS1510
1. Identify Provincial regulations applicable to material handling, rigging and

scaffolding.
2. Describetheproceduresformanuallifting.
3. Describe responsibilities and liabilities in the use of equipment for rigging, lifting
andhoisting.
4. Describethevariablestoconsiderwhenhoisting.
i. weightofobjects
ii. objectofconfiguration
iii. materials
iv. materialsforblocking
5. Describethemethodsofhoisting,theirapplicationsandproceduresforuse.
6. Describe the various types of wire ropes, chains, cables, cable clamps and their
accessories.
i. characteristics
ii. applications
iii. precautions
iv. proceduresforuse
v. inspection
7. Identifyanddescribethevarioustypesofliftingclamps.
i. characteristics
ii. applications
iii. precautions
iv. inspection
v. proceduresforuse
8. Identifytypesofcomealongs,ropeandchainfalls,anddescribetheirapplications
andproceduresforuse.
9. Identifytypesofjacksanddescribetheirapplicationsandproceduresforuse.
i. hydraulic
ii. screw
iii. ratchet
10. Describestackingandblocking.
i. structuralshapes
ii. plateandsheet
iii. weldmentsandcomponents
11. Describethemethodsofsecuringchainstoprovideformanipulationofstructural
shapes
12. Identifytypesofslingsanddescribetheirapplicationsandproceduresforuse.
i. wireropeslings
ii. nylonslings
13. Describeuseofhooksandshackles.
14. Describeropeanditsuse.
i. sizes
ii. careandinspection
iii. knots
bowline
squareorreef
roundturnandtwohalfhitches
scaffoldhitch
whippedendsandeyes
15. Describeuseofchokers,slingsandtaglines.
16. Describespoolingoflineondrums.
i. overwind
ii. underwind
iii. leftandrighthandlaylines
17. Describepracticesforuseoftackle.
i. safetyfactors
ii. reevingpractices
18. Identifymechanicaltypesofhoistingmethodsanddescribetheirapplications.
overheadcrane
i. jibcrane
ii. boomcrane
iii. mobilecrane
iv. forklifts
19. Describestandardhandsignals.
20. Identify the different types of scaffolds, and describe their applications and
proceduresforuse.
i. tubeandclamp
ii. manufacturedplatformsandscaffolding
iii. rollingscaffolding
iv. suspendedscaffolding
21. Describesafetyrequirementsforerectingandworkingonscaffolding.
i. kickplates
ii. braces
iii. ties
iv. planking
v. permits
vi. tagging
vii. fallarrest
viii. railings
22. Describespecialproblemsofrollingandsuspendedscaffoldingandguidelinesfor
theiruse.
23. Identifytypesofladdersanddescribetheirapplicationsanduse.
24. Identifypowerlinehazardswhenusingliftingequipment.
Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Makeupspreaderbar.
2. Tieknotsusingfiberrope.
i. reefknot
ii. bowlineknot
iii. roundturnandhitch
iv. scaffoldhitch
v. demonstratehandsignals
WD2500SMAW(ShieldedMetalArcWelding)6AlloySteels
Outcomes:
describetheprocesstoweldalloysteelsusingtheSMAWprocess.
describetheprocesstoweldstainlesssteelsusingtheSMAWprocess.
describetheprocesstoweldnickelalloysteelsusingtheSMAWprocess.
1. DescribetheSMAWprocessforweldingalloysteels.
i. identificationofmaterials
alloyingelements
ii. weldability
techniques
problems
probablecauses

iii. weldingprocedures

2. DescribetheSMAWprocessforweldingstainlesssteels.
ii. thermalconductivity
iii. expansion
iv. weldability
techniques
problems
probablecauses

3. DescribetheSMAWprocessforweldingnickelalloysteel.
nickelcontent
alloys

ii. weldability
techniques
problems
probablecauses

5. Describeweldfaultswhenusingalloys.
Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Theoryonly.
FilletandGrooveWeld,MediumandHighCarbonSteel
Outcomes:
Uponsuccessfulcompletionofthiscourse,theapprenticewillhaveaknowledgeof:
describetheprocesstofilletandgrooveweldinallpositionsusingtheGMAW
process.
PreRequisites:WD1630;WD1820;WD1831
1. DescribemediumandhighcarbonsteelsandtheiruseintheGMAWprocess.
i. weldability
ii. characteristics

2. Describe the GMAW process used to weld medium and highcarbon steels in all
positions.

Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Theoryonly
WD2520GMAW(GasMetalArcWelding)5PipeAndTubing,All
PositionsFerrousMetals
Outcomes:
weldpipeandtubinginallpositionsusingtheGMAWprocess.
1. DescribetheGMAWprocessforweldingferrouspipeandtubinginallpositions.
i. jointpreparation
ii. rootfaceandgap
iii. backingrings
iv. weldingprefabricatedfittings
v. tackwelds
vi. commondefects
vii. workandtravelangles
viii. gunmanipulation
ix. weldingvariables

2. Describetheprocedurestoweldpipesmountedonarotatingpositioner.
i. rotatingpositioners
types
speed
uses

Practical:
Brunswick.
Perform groove welds on mild steel pipe and tubing in all positions using the
GMAWprocess.
WD2280FCAW(FluxCoredArcWelding)3FilletandGroove
WeldPlate3G,4G,3GF,4GF

Prerequisite:WD1891
Outcomes:
depositaweldin3G,4G,3GF,and4GFpositionsusingfluxcoredwire.
identifyvariousgasesandgasmixtures.
1. Describetheproceduresandtechniquesusedtodepositaweldbead.
i. stringer
ii. weave
iii. stickout
iv. travelspeed
2. Describetheproceduresusedtoweldplatein3G,4G,3GF,and4GFpositionsusing
fluxcoredwire.
i. qualityofwelds
ii. faults
iii. travelangles
iv. manipulation
3. Describethevariousgasesandgasmixturesanddescribetheirapplications.
i. destructive
Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Depositfilletweldsin3G,4G,3GF,and4GFpositions.
2. Depositgrooveweldsin3G,4G,3GF,and4GFpositions.
WD2570ElectricArcCutting(SMAW)
Outcomes:
cutusingthemetalarccuttingprocess.
1. DescribethepurposeandapplicationsofMetalArcCutting.
2. Describethemetalarccuttingprocess.
electrodesforcutting
powersource
iii. currentrequirements
iv. cuttingprocedures
technique
electrodeangles

Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Cut metal with chamfertrode and cuttrode electrode, using the SMAW process.
WD2141SMAW(ShieldedMetalArcWelding)5GrooveWelds
3G,4G,5G,6G
Prerequisite:WD1801
Outcomes:
grooveweldonmildsteelusingtheSMAWprocesswithF3andF4
electrodes.
performweldtests.
1. Identifyanddescribetheweldposition.
i. 3G
ii. 4G
iii. 5G
iv. 6G

2. Describetheproceduresusedtoperformagrooveweldinanopenrootbuttjoint
onmildsteelin3G,4G,5G,and6Gpositions.
i. jointdesign
ii. inspectionandtesting
iv. electrodemanipulation
v. amperageadjustment
vi. identifypositionandlimitations
vii. identifymaterial
viii. determinethicknessofmaterial
ix. selectelectrode
x. selectcurrent
xi. penetration
i. codesandstandards
Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Weld single vee groove butt joints on 3/8 mild steel plate in 3G, 4G, 5G and 6G
positionsusingF3andF4electrodes.

2. Performweldtests.
Block3
AluminumandStainlessSteel
Outcomes:
describetheprocesstoweldaluminiumsheetandplateinallpositionsusing
theGMAWprocess.
describetheprocesstoweldstainlesssteelsinallpositionsusingtheGMAW
process.
1. Describe the GMAW process used to weld aluminium sheet and plate in all
positions.
i. determinematerialcharacteristics
identificationnumbers
alloys
weldability
ii. selectfillerwire
iii. identifyparameters
iv. identifyvariables
v. identifyshieldinggases
2. Describetheproceduresusedtofilletandgrooveweldaluminiumsheetandplate.
3. DescribetheGMAWprocessusedtoweldstainlesssteelinallpositions.
alloys
thermalconductivity
expansion
weldability
4. Describetheproceduresusedtofilletandgrooveweldstainlesssteel.

Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Depositfilletweldsonaluminiumplateofvariousthicknesses.
2. Depositgrooveweldsonaluminiumplateofvariousthicknesses.
3.Depositfilletweldsonstainlesssteel.
WD2560SAW(SubmergedArcWelding)WeldPlate
Outcomes:
describetheprocesstoweldcarbonsteelplateofvariousthicknessesusingthe
submergedarcwelding(SAW)process.
1. DescribethepurposeandapplicationsoftheSAWprocess.

2. IdentifytheequipmentusedintheSAWprocessanddescribeitscomponentsand
applications.
i. semiautomatic
ii. automatic

3. Describetheproceduresusedtosetupandweldcarbonsteelplateofvarious
thicknessesusingtheSAWprocess.
i. depositionrates
ii. travelspeeds
iii. penetration
iv. weldingposition
v. fluxes
vi. fillermetals
vii. startingmethods
viii. finishingmethods
ix. faultsencountered
x. troubleshooting
Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Weldstringerbeadsflatposition.
2. Weldbuttjoint,mildsteelplate.
3. Weldteejointinhorizontalposition.
WD2541GTAW(GasTungstenArcWelding)6AlloyandNon
FerrousMetals
Outcomes:
describetheprocesstoweldalloyandnonferrousmetalsusingtheGTAW
process.
PreRequisites:WD1640;WD1840
1. DescribetheGTAWprocessusedtoweldalloysteels.
alloyingofelements
ii. weldability
techniques
problems
probablecauses
2. DescribetheGTAWprocessusedtoweldstainlesssteel.
alloys
thermalconductivity
expansion
weldability
ii. weldingprocedures
3. Describetheprocessusedtoweldtitanium.
i. thermalconductivity
expansion
ii. identification
iii. weldability
iv. inertshieldinggases
trailinggas
purging
4. DescribetheGTAWprocessusedtoweldaluminiuminallpositions.
i. preparation
alloys
weldability
iii. nonconsumableelectrodeselection
iv. currentrequirements
v. highfrequency
vi. inertshieldinggases
vii. weldingprocedures
5. Describetheprocessusedtoweldmagnesiumalloys.
i. preparation
weldability
identification
iii. typesofjoints
jointpreparation
6. Describetheprocessusedtoweldcopperalloys.
i. preparation
ii. typesofcopper
alloys
iii. characteristicsofmaterials
weldability
distortion
thermalconductivity
v. typesofjoints
vi. fillermetals
vii. weldingprocedures
7. Describetheprocessusedtoweldmonel/inconel.
i. preparation
weldability
identification
thermalconductivity
iii. inertshieldinggases
iv. typesofjoints
v. fillermaterials
vi. weldingprocedures
Practical:
Brunswick.
1. WeldstainlesssteelusingGTAWprocess.
2. DepositfilletweldsonaluminumplateusingaGTAWprocess.
3. DepositgrooveweldsonaluminumplateusingtheGTAWprocess.
WD2551FCAW(FluxCoredArcWelding)4PipeAndTubingAll
Positions
Outcomes:
weldpipeandtubinginallpositionsusingtheFCAWprocess.
weldpipeandtubingusingarotatingpositioner.
1. Describetheproceduresusedtoweldpipeandtubinginallpositions.
i. typesofelectrodewire
ii. gunmanipulation
gunangle
iii. jointdesign
pipeposition
iv. travelangle
v. rootopening
backing
rootface
2. Identify types of rotating positioners and describe their applications and

proceduresforuse.

Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Weldpipeinallpositions.
WD2440BlueprintReading4(ShopDrawings)
Outcomes:
identifystructuralcomponentsfromshopdrawings.
drawtemplatesforstructuralparts.
1. Identifyandinterpretabbreviationsusedonshopdrawings.
2. Identifyandinterpretvariousstructuralcomponentsfoundonshopdrawings.
i. column
ii. beam
iii. truss
iv. purlin
v. joists
3. Identifyandinterpretshopdrawings.
i. beams
ii. columns
iii. stairs
iv. brace
4. Identify and interpret information used to cut beams to desired dimensions from
shopdrawings.
i. notch
ii. cut
iii. cope
5. Describetheproceduresusedtodrawtemplatesforstructuralparts.
Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Interpretinstructionsandsymbolsfoundonworkingdrawings.
2. Drawtemplatesforstructuralparts.
WD2591GTAW(GasTungstenArcWelding)5PipeAndTubing,
MildSteel,AllPositions
Outcomes:
weldpipeandtubinginallpositionsusingtheGTAWprocess.
demonstrateknowledgeoforbitalweldingequipment.
1. Describetheprocessofweldingpipeandtubinginallpositions.
i. jointpreparation
ii. rootfaceandgap
iii. backingrings
iv. consumableinsert
v. purging
dams
vi. gases
shielding
purging(specialapplications)
vii. weldingandfabricatedfittings
viii. tackweld
ix. workandtravelangles
x. torchmanipulation
xi. weldingvariables
1. Describetheproceduresusedtoweldpipesandtubinginallpositions.
proceduresforuseinwelding.
3. Identifyorbitalweldingequipmentanddescribeitscomponentsandapplications.
Practical:
Brunswick.
1. WeldpipeandtubinginallpositionsusingtheGTAWprocess.
Block4
WD2581SMAW(ShieldedMetalArcWelding)6PipeAllPositions
Outcomes:
weldpipeandtubinginallpositionsusingtheSMAWprocesswithF3andF
4classelectrodes.
1. Describetheproceduresusedtoweldpipeandtubinginallpositions.
i. typesofpipeandtubing
ii. rootgap
iii. rootface
iv. tacking
v. backuprings
vi. electrodeangle
vii. angleofcut
operationofcontourmarker
wallthickness
1. Describetackweldingofpipesections.
2. Describetheproceduresusedtopreparetestcoupons.
ii. cuttingandgrinding

Practical:
Brunswick.
1. Prepareandweld6sch80pipeinallpositionswithF3andF4electrodes.
2. Prepareandweld6sch80pipeinallpositionsusingF4electrodes.
WD2600GTAW(GasTungstenArcWelding)6PipeMildSteel
Outcomes:
weldpipeinallpositionsusingtheGTAWprocess.
demonstrateknowledgeoforbitalweldingequipment.
1. Describetheprocessofweldingpipeinallpositions.
i. jointpreparation
ii. rootfaceandgap
iii. backingrings
iv. consumableinsert
v. purging
dams
vi. gases
shielding
purging(specialapplications)
vii. weldingandfabricatedfittings
viii. tackweld
ix. workandtravelangles
x. torchmanipulation
xi. weldingvariables
2. Describetheproceduresusedtoweldpipesinallpositions.

proceduresforuseinwelding.

4. Identifyorbitalweldingequipmentanddescribeitscomponentsandapplications.
Practical:
Brunswick.
1. WeldpipeandinallpositionsusingtheGTAWprocess.

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WELDER

Chairperson,Provincial Apprentices ip and CertificationBoard

Advisory committees, industry representatives, instructors and apprenticeship staff

The following general conditions apply to all apprenticeship training programs

The probationary period for each Memorandum of Understanding will be six

After the probationary period referred to in Section 3.0, the Memorandum of

7200Hour RequirementsforProgression ProgressTo

FourthYear Completion of advanced level (Block 4) Write

5400Hour RequirementsforProgression ProgressTo

4800Hour RequirementsforProgression ProgressTo

** Apprentices in a 7200 hour program which incorporates more than four

Program WageRates Comments

Upon the successful completion of apprenticeship, the PACB shall issue a

Any hours employed in the performance of duties related to the designated

The ratio of apprentices to journeypersons shall not exceed two apprentices to

15.0 Appeals to Decisions Based on Conditions Governing

1. Evidence the required work experiences outlined in this Plan of Training

3. A combination of training from an approved training program and suitable

C. Roles and Responsibilities of Stakeholders in the Apprenticeship

provides high quality work experiences in an environment conducive to

establishes and maintains program advisory committees under the direction of

2. Describe power shears and nibblers, their applications, maintenance and

5. Describe band and reciprocating saws, their applications, maintenance and

3. Identify types of stationary grinders and describe their applications, maintenance

WD1620 SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding) 2 Fillet Weld All

1. Identify common welding symbols and abbreviations and describe their

1. Identify types of powered shearing equipment and describe their characteristics

5. Describe procedures used in shape development with appropriate bending and

Note: Toemphasizeorfurtherdevelopspecificknowledgeobjectives,students may

This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of effective

Understand the importance of welldeveloped writing skills in business and in

3. Gather pertinent information, organize information into an appropriate outline &

This course is designed to give students an understanding of the concepts and

This course is designed to give the student an introduction to computer systems.

This course is designed to give students an introduction to the critical elements of

3. Access and review information on the Newfoundland and Labrador

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