Course Overview
Industrial and home hobby powersources will be used in this course. Set-up of equipment and correct selection of shielding gases included. CSA approved leather steel toed boots and 100% cotton coveralls required.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
0.0
Domestic fees
$686.62
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Describe the principles of operation of the GMAW and FCAW processes
- Identify the components of a basic GMAW or FCAW set-up.
- Identify the advantages and disadvantages of the GMAW and FCAW processes.
- Identify power sources for GMAW and FCAW.
- Identify GMAW and FCAW wire feed systems.
- Describe the modes of metal transfer.
- Identify the shielding gases used in GMAW and FCAW and describe shielding gas equipment and set-up.
- Describe welding gun assemblies for GMAW and FCAW.
- Identify electrode wires for GMAW and FCAW.
- Describe the functions of pre-selected adjustable variables in GMAW and FCAW.
- Identify weld defects in GMAW and FCAW.
- Describe joint preparation for GMAW and FCAW
- Describe corrective action and trouble-shooting procedures for GMAW and FCAW.
- Weld stringer beads and fillet welds in various positions as determined by Instructor.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of WELD 0106 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 20791
Dates
May 23 - Jun 20 Loading
- CRN 20791
- $686.62 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23 - Jun 20 | Sat | 08:30 - 15:00 | Burnaby |
Duration
5 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Steel toed boots and 100% cotton coveralls, fire retardant coveralls or others recommended for welding are acceptable.
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Status
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