Course Overview
WELD 1290 introduces students to the principal welding and thermal joining processes used in industry through hands-on laboratory practice. Over eight three-hour labs, students operate GMAW (MIG), SMAW (stick), and GTAW (TIG) equipment; investigate how welding parameters affect weld quality and size; fit up and weld the basic joint types; and study practical fabrication issues including welding positions and distortion control. Each lab combines a short introduction and demonstration with structured hands-on activities. The course concludes with weld inspection using visual testing (VT), macro-examination, and guided bend testing, and a capstone fabrication project completed to an industry-style Welding Procedure Specification (WPS), preparing students for real fabrication and quality-control environments.
Prerequisite(s)
- 70% in WELD 1260
Credits
2.0
Domestic fees
$822.80
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Apply safe work practices and correct PPE use in a welding shop environment.
- Set up and operate GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW equipment, and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each process.
- Explain and demonstrate the effect of welding parameters (voltage, current, travel speed) on weld quality, penetration, and bead size.
- Fit up and weld the basic joint types in flat and horizontal positions to a specified fillet size.
- Measure and explain welding distortion for different joint configurations and apply practical distortion-control methods.
- Perform visual inspection (VT), macro-examination, and guided bend testing of welds, identify common discontinuities, and apply basic acceptance criteria.
- Fabricate a small weldment by following an industry-style Welding Procedure Specification (WPS).
Effective as of Winter 2027
Related Programs
Welding Process Labs (WELD 1290) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Welding Quality and Efficiency
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Winter 2027
Below is one offering of WELD 1290 for the Winter 2027 term.
CRN 93971
Dates
Mar 07 - Apr 04 Loading
- CRN 93971
- $822.80 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 07 - Apr 04 | Sun | 09:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby |
Duration
4 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This is a hybrid course with online classes and in-person classes. No class on March 28.
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Status
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