WQCC-Welding & Fitting

WQCC-Welding & Fitting 1800 hour welding and fitting program offered at the Western Quebec Career Center. Programmes de Formation DEP/DVS The Trade and the Training Process
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Welding and Fabrication
1800 hours – Full-Time Program (5695)

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES

This program provides the specialized training to enable men and women to acquire the qualifications needed to work in the field of welding and fabrication. The Welding and fabrication program develops the competencies to acquire the qualifications needed:

-To get into the labor market


-To acquire the qualifications needed to interpret plans, specifications and procedures
-To acquire the qualifications needed to prepare and weld steel, stainless steel and aluminum parts according to different processes: SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, FCAW
-To acquire the qualifications needed to carry out, modify and repair assemblies
-To apply occupational health and safety rules; to control the quality of products built. PROGRAM CONTENT

The program is divided into the following competencies and includes an on-the-job training period. Adult learners gain valuable experience which should enable them to secure employment upon the successful completion of the program.

1. Occupational Health and Safety Rules
3. Producing Sketches and Drawings
4. Applying Concepts of Metallurgy
5. Cutting Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals
6. Using Cutting and Shaping Equipment
7. Preparing Parts
8. Applying the SMAW Process
9. Welding Steel Parts Using the SMAW Process
10. Interpreting Plans and Specifications
11.Applying the GTAW Process
12. Welding Steel Parts Using the GTAW Process
13. Welding Aluminum Parts Using the GTAW Process
14. Basic Assemblies
15. Applying the GMAW Process
16. Welding Steel Parts using the GMAW Process
17. Welding Aluminum Parts Using the GMAW Process
18. Simple Assemblies
19. Applying the FCAW Process
20. Welding Steel Parts Using the FCAW Process
21. Applying the SAW, RW and PAW Processes
22. Interpretation of Plans and Specifications for Complex Assemblies
23. Assemblies of Medium Complexity
24. Communication in the Workplace
25. Complex Assemblies
26. Modifying Assemblies
27. Repairing Assemblies
28. Using Job-Search Techniques
29. Entering the Work Force

(This program is only offered at the Western Québec Career Centre Campus)

N.B. Completion of this program leads to a Québec Ministry of Education Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS)

Tuition-free for Québec Residents

With another Sommet Atypique behind us, we want to share a few photos of the event. Thanks to all the student volunteers...
02/03/2025

With another Sommet Atypique behind us, we want to share a few photos of the event. Thanks to all the student volunteers! It's so nice for people to be able to chat you and to gain insight into student life at our center. Not sure whether it was the virtual welder, the automotive display or the free swag but our booth was a big hit! See you next year!

New program at our center. See contact details for more info.
01/31/2025

New program at our center. See contact details for more info.

Come check out our new program!
01/31/2025

Come check out our new program!

🌟 New Program Alert: Support for Assistive Services in Health and Social Services! 🌟

We're excited to announce the launch of our new program, Support for Assistive Services in Health and Social Services Institutions! This training is designed to equip you with the essential skills to assist those in need of support within a healthcare setting. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

📅 Classes Start: March 24th, 2025
💸 Tuition: FREE for Quebec Residents

🩺💉Whether you're looking to start a career in this vital field or expand your existing skills, this program offers an incredible opportunity. You’ll gain hands-on experience and learn how to provide effective support to individuals with diverse needs, ensuring they receive the care and attention they deserve.

Don't miss out on this chance to make a meaningful impact while building a rewarding career in health services.

Register Today!

Who's coming out this Thursday? Should be a fun night of networking. There will be door prizes, 50/50 draw and lots of l...
01/27/2025

Who's coming out this Thursday? Should be a fun night of networking. There will be door prizes, 50/50 draw and lots of laughs! See you there!

We are one week away from our next event! Come join us January 30th at in Ottawa. #50/50

Here are a few upcoming events to look forward to!
01/06/2025

Here are a few upcoming events to look forward to!

Happy New Year everyone!! Thank you all who were able to come out to our events last year, we appreciate it and love seeing our chapter expanding. Here is a look to some of our upcoming for this year. More info to come.

Hi everyone,We are hoping to run another welding program starting on January 7th. We need to hit a minimum number of stu...
11/25/2024

Hi everyone,

We are hoping to run another welding program starting on January 7th. We need to hit a minimum number of students to run it and we're almost there! Whether you're looking for a change of career or you've always wondered what welding is all about, this program is for you.

If you would like to see what the program is like before signing up, we also offer student for the day. Head to our website to sign up.

If you or someone you know is interested in registering, the office is open from 8:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday.

Thanks :)

W.Q.C.C Annual Holiday Market 🎄✨ Join Us for Our Annual 2024 Holiday Market 🎄✨Get into the holiday spirit and support ou...
11/05/2024

W.Q.C.C Annual Holiday Market

🎄✨ Join Us for Our Annual 2024 Holiday Market 🎄✨

Get into the holiday spirit and support our community at our festive Holiday Market! This year’s market with feature a selection of local vendors, including our talented student vendors, selling everything from baked goods and delicious food to unique handmade items, perfect for gifts!

📅 Date: Wednesday December 4th
📍 Location: 100 Av. Frank-Robinson, Gatineau QC J9H 4A6
🕒 Time: 9am-2pm

Come and experience the joy of shopping locally while supporting small businesses and our students! Bring your friends and family; free hot chocolate will be available for everyone! Free admission and free parking available on site!

Vendor spots now available! Email me at [email protected] to sign up and for more info!

One of our welding students has been busy making some pretty neat looking birdhouses. Which one is your favorite?
06/25/2024

One of our welding students has been busy making some pretty neat looking birdhouses. Which one is your favorite?

BBQ season is upon us! It's going to be another hot one today, stay cool out there everyone!
06/20/2024

BBQ season is upon us! It's going to be another hot one today, stay cool out there everyone!

BBQ season is upon us! It's going to be another hot one today, stay cool out there everyone!
06/20/2024

BBQ season is upon us! It's going to be another hot one today, stay cool out there everyone!

Stringer or weave? Here are a few nice examples from the students!
06/14/2024

Stringer or weave? Here are a few nice examples from the students!

Our students are just finishing up their benches and boy do they look good! Awesome job everyone!
05/15/2024

Our students are just finishing up their benches and boy do they look good! Awesome job everyone!

05/10/2024

In support of the “Red Dress” campaign, that spreads awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, students at Pontiac Continuing Education wore red or red dress pins for this important topic.

Sounds like fun!
05/04/2024

Sounds like fun!

1 day till the dance!!

🌚🌟May the 4th Be With On May 3rd and Always!🪐🌛

Don't miss our Star Wars themed dance party at LA Senior Campus Friday May 3rd, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Entry is $2 per person (cash only )

Dress up in your best Star Wars costume or come as you are!!

- Drinks, chips, treats ($1 each)
- Costume & dance contests
- Photo Booth
- Parents Lounge with coffee
- 50% LA Glam for sale!!

Volunteers needed!
Email: [email protected]

The dance is open to all LA student and their families!
BUT REMEMBER:

- All students must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older. That adult must remain at the dance and be responsible for the children that they bring.
- Students must remain in the school unless leaving with their responsible adult.
- No masks or props.
- No smoking or va**ng on school property
- School dress code in effect.
- No foul language, running, hitting or shoving.
- No students are permitted on the stage.
- No access is permitted to the locker areas.
- Capacity is limited to 800 people.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!

Don't miss this awesome event. This time it will be hosted by La Cité. See you there!
05/03/2024

Don't miss this awesome event. This time it will be hosted by La Cité. See you there!

Attention all chapter members and industry!!! Our next exciting event is coming up this month, check out the link in our bio for more info and get your tickets today!!

A couple aluminum fenders finished up and ready for welding.
05/01/2024

A couple aluminum fenders finished up and ready for welding.

Getting started on the benches!
04/30/2024

Getting started on the benches!

Can't wait to hook up our new table so our students can customize their projects!
04/19/2024

Can't wait to hook up our new table so our students can customize their projects!

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100 Frank Robinson
Gatineau, QC
J9H4A6

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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Videos

Horizontal plate start to finish

Reel attempt NO.1

Here's a short video filmed and edited by one of our students.

Check out our student in action.

Awesome job by our second year students on fabrication of these fire pits. They preformed all the bending and rolling of flat material to achieve these great looking units.Very proud of their efforts.

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