Metal Fabrication: Citation (Foundation)
Description
In this 23 week program students will be educated in theoretical and practical skills that industry requires of graduates to be job-ready as Metal Fabrication apprentices. Students will learn the interpretation of technical drawings and layout of metal components, cutting, burning, sawing, shear, punching, drilling, and shaping of those components, through to assembly and welding or fastening to create the finished product. They will develop the necessary habits concerning safety and the proper use of time, machinery, materials, and the work skills required to be a competent trade's person in today's workforce. Additional information is available on our program website at kwantlen.ca/trades/metal_fabrication
Students who complete the Foundation program are eligible for credit for the first level of apprenticeship in-school technical training, as well as 450 work-based hours toward completion of the Metal Fabrication apprenticeship program.
For further information about the trade please check the Red Seal website: www.red-seal.ca.
Program Admission Requirements
In addition to Kwantlen's General university admission requirements including the vocational-level English Proficiency Requirement, the following program admission requirements apply:
- Adequate reading comprehension and math skills as assessed by Kwantlen (Physics 11, Math 11 and 12 would be an asset but not a requirement). Students must be able to perform a variety of cognitive, emotional and physical tasks safely within the program.
- Interview with instructor
Students with mental or physical impairments, who may require program or practicum accommodations, should contact the Program Coordinator at 604.598.6147 to discuss required skills and competencies, and a Disability Advisor at 604.599.3233 to ensure appropriate accommodations can be arranged.
Content
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Required Courses: |
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| ENGT 1015 | Communication Skills for Trades I | 1.5 credits | |
| MATT 1015 | Mathematics/Science for Manufacturing and Mechanical Trades 1 | 3.0 credits | |
| MFAB 1100 | Safe Working Procedures | 2.5 credits | |
| MFAB 1110 | Trade-specific Tools | 2.0 credits | |
| MFAB 1115 | Basic Stationary Power Equipment | 2.0 credits | |
| MFAB 1120 | Oxy-fuel and Cutting Equipment | 2.0 credits | |
| MFAB 1125 | Welding for Metal Fabrication | 2.5 credits | |
| MFAB 1130 | Read Basic Drawings | 2.0 credits | |
| MFAB 1141 | Basic Metal Fabrication | 4.0 credits | |
| MFAB 1150 | Metallurgy Theory | 1.5 credits | |
Other Information
Special Equipment
Students will require appropriate personal safety equipment, including high-top steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses, safety gloves, welding gloves, respirator (silicone half-mask type with cartridges for organic vapours and particulate filters) and cotton coveralls. Students are also required to have hand tools and a tool box for shop use. They will be provided with instruction on hand tool requirements and a list of tools required for practical work.
Text Books
Students are required to purchase their own text book for each level of the program. They will be instructed on which text books are required on the first day of each program. Text books can be purchased at the Kwantlen Book Store.
Graduation
Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to receive a Citation in Metal Fabrication and a Metal Fabricator's Logbook.
Upon successful completion, Kwantlen will also report your technical training completion information to the Industry Training Authority (ITA) in order for the ITA to determine credit towards your designated apprenticeship.
