The Institute of Technical Trades is a premier Canadian welding school in Toronto offering a variety of welding training programs and a wide selection of courses. Our welding classes in Toronto provide training to students who wish to become skilled, successful welders or to enhance the skills of an experienced welder or hobbyist.
INCLUDES: 4 CWB/TSSA Certification Tests
Available Classes:
Full-Time (Mon to Fri, 9am-2pm)
Part-Time (Tues & Thurs, 7pm-10pm)
This program will introduce students to welding for the purpose of upgrading or developing new and/or improved skills. It provides 100% practical hands-on training where students develop welding skills aimed at earning up to four (4) Welder Qualifications/Certifications (CWB/TSSA). Training is geared toward skilled trades persons or others in the industry with instruction integrated throughout the training on welding processes and positions, equipment, post-weld operations, shop safety, and information related to welding.
Students specialize their training by choosing one of four course options:
*This program does not require approval under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.
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INCLUDES: 6 CWB/TSSA Certification Tests
Available Classes: Full-Time (Mon to Fri, 9am-2pm)
The Welding Techniques program equips students with core welding skills, knowledge, and qualifications necessary to launch a career in welding.
The program provides practical, hands-on welding skill development in multiple welding processes where students learn practical welding skills aimed at earning up to six (6) industry-recognized Welder Qualifications/Certifications (CWB/TSSA). The theoretical component includes welding fundamentals and basic blueprint reading.
Graduates will receive an Ontario Career College Certificate and can present proof of up to six (6) industry-recognized Welder Qualifications/Certifications (CWB/TSSA) to prospective employers.
Included Courses:
Certification Goals:
*This program is approved under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.
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INCLUDES: 8 CWB/TSSA Certification Tests
Available Classes: Full-Time (Mon to Fri, 9am-2pm)
The Welder Fitter program equips students with advanced welding skills, knowledge and qualifications necessary to start a successful career in welding.
The program provides practical, hands-on welding skill development in multiple welding processses, where students learn advanced welding skills aimed at earning up to eight (8) industry-recognized Welder Qualifications/Certifications (CWB/TSSA). The theoretical component enhances the practical training with essential welding theory, and blueprint reading for welders.
Graduates will receive an Ontario Career College Diploma and can provide an updated resume along with proof of up to eight (8) industry-recognized Welder Qualifications/Certifications (CWB/TSSA) to prospective employers.
Included Courses:
Certification Goals:
*This program is approved under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.
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INCLUDES: 10 CWB/TSSA Certification Tests
Available Classes: Full-Time (Mon to Fri, 9am-2pm)
The Welding Technology program equips students with specialized and advanced welding skills, knowledge, and qualifications essential for long-term success in the welding industry.
The program provides practical, hands-on welding skill development in multiple welding processes, where students learn welding skills aimed at earning up to ten (10) industry-recognized Welder Qualifications/Certifications (CWB/TSSA). The theoretical component enchances the practical training with advanced welding theory and blueprint reading for welders.
Graduates will receive an Ontario Career College Diploma and can provide an updated resume along with proof of up to ten (10) industry-recognized Welder Qualifications/Certifications (CWB/TSSA) to prospective employers.
Included Courses:
Certification Goals:
*This program is approved under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.
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Available Classes:
Full-Time (Mon to Fri, 9am-2pm)
Part-Time (Tues & Thurs, 7pm-10pm)
Students receive 100% practical, hands-on training in SMAW (Stick Welding), focusing on one or multiple positions based on their skill level, with the goal of developing new or improved skills in the SMAW welding process. The course material is delivered through a combination of demonstrations and one-on-one practice sessions with an instructor. Theory and safety are integrated into the practical training, emphasizing sequenced learning and repetitive skill-building as students practice and develop competencies.
Certification testing available if required.
Courses:
Students are introduced to the fundamentals of the SMAW process and gain practical, hands-on welding experience. Topics covered include SMAW equipment, materials, applications, techniques, and shop safety.
This practical, hands-on training course is designed for individuals with little to no welding experience who are interested in achieving SMAW certification (CWB/TSSA). Students will learn the fundamentals of the SMAW process and develop new or enhanced skills in preparation for SMAW certification testing. Training focuses on one or more positions based on skill level. Instruction covers equipment, materials, applications, techniques, welding electrodes, post-weld operations, shop safety, and other related aspects of the SMAW process.
Instruction and training are geared toward experienced welders who want to improve or upgrade their welding skills in preparation for SMAW certification or recertification (CWB/TSSA).
Welding Experience Required
This training course can be customized to meet individual welding goals related to the SMAW process.
Please contact us for details.
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Available Classes:
Full-Time (Mon to Fri, 9am-2pm)
Part-Time (Tues & Thurs, 7pm-10pm)
Students receive 100% practical, hands-on training in GMAW (MIG Welding), focusing on one or multiple positions based on their skill level, with the goal of developing new or improved skills in the GMAW welding process. The course material is delivered through a combination of demonstrations and one-on-one practice sessions with an instructor. Theory and safety are integrated into the practical training, emphasizing sequenced learning and repetitive skill-building as students practice and develop competencies.
Certification testing available if required.
Courses:
Students are introduced to the fundamentals of the GMAW process and gain practical, hands-on welding experience. Topics covered include GMAW equipment, materials, applications, techniques, and shop safety.
This practical, hands-on training course is designed for individuals with little to no welding experience who are interested in achieving GMAW certification (CWB/TSSA). Students will learn the fundamentals of the GMAW process and develop new or improved skills in preparation for GMAW certification testing. Training focuses on one or more positions based on skill level. Instruction covers equipment, materials, applications, techniques, filler wire, post-weld operations, shop safety, and other related aspects of the GMAW process.
Instruction and training are geared toward experienced welders who are looking to improve or upgrade their welding skills in preparation for GMAW certification or recertification (CWB/TSSA).
GMAW Welding Experience Required
This training course can be customized to meet individual welding goals related to the GMAW process.
Please contact us for details.
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Available Classes:
Full-Time (Mon to Fri, 9am-2pm)
Part-Time (Tues & Thurs, 7pm-10pm)
Students receive 100% practical, hands-on training in GTAW (TIG Welding), focusing on one or multiple positions based on their skill level, with the goal of developing new or improved skills in the GTAW welding process. The course material is delivered through a combination of demonstrations and one-on-one practice sessions with an instructor. Theory and safety are integrated into the practical training, emphasizing sequenced learning and repetitive skill-building as students practice and develop competencies.
Certification testing available if required.
Courses:
Students are introduced to the fundamentals of the GTAW process and gain practical, hands-on welding experience. Topics covered include GMAW equipment, materials, applications, techniques, and shop safety. Options: Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
This practical, hands-on training course is designed for individuals with little to no welding experience who are interested in achieving GTAW certification (CWB/TSSA). Students will learn the fundamentals of the GTAW process and develop new or improved skills in preparation for GTAW certification testing. Training focuses on one or more positions based on skill level. Instruction covers equipment, materials, applications, techniques, filler wire, post-weld operations, shop safety, and other related aspects of the GTAW process. Options: Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Instruction and training are geared toward experienced welders who are looking to improve or upgrade their welding skills in preparation for GTAW certification or recertification (CWB/TSSA). Options: Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
FCAW Welding Experience Required
This training course can be customized to meet individual welding goals related to the GTAW process. Options: Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Please contact us for details.
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Available Classes:
Full-Time (Mon to Fri, 9am-2pm)
Part-Time (Tues & Thurs, 7pm-10pm)
Students receive 100% practical, hands-on training in FCAW (Flux-Core Welding), focusing on one or multiple positions based on their skill level, with the goal of developing new or improved skills in the FCAW welding process. The course material is delivered through a combination of demonstrations and one-on-one practice sessions with an instructor. Theory and safety are integrated into the practical training, emphasizing sequenced learning and repetitive skill-building as students practice and develop competencies.
Certification testing available if required.
Courses:
Students are introduced to the fundamentals of the FCAW process and gain practical, hands-on welding experience. Topics covered include GMAW equipment, materials, applications, techniques, and shop safety.
This practical, hands-on training course is designed for individuals with little to no welding experience who are interested in achieving FCAW certification (CWB/TSSA). Students will learn the fundamentals of the FCAW process and develop new or improved skills in preparation for FCAW certification testing. Training focuses on one or more positions based on skill level. Instruction covers equipment, materials, applications, techniques, filler wire, post-weld operations, shop safety, and other related aspects of the FCAW process.
Instruction and training are geared toward experienced welders who are looking to improve or upgrade their welding skills in preparation for FCAW certification or recertification (CWB/TSSA).
FCAW Welding Experience Required
This training course can be customized to meet individual welding goals related to the FCAW process.
Please contact us for details.
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Available Classes:
Full-Time (Mon to Fri, 9am-2pm)
Part-Time (Tues & Thurs, 7pm-10pm)
Students receive 100% practical, hands-on training in Pipe Welding (SMAW 2" Pipe), in multiple positions. The course material is delivered through a combination of demonstrations and one-on-one practice sessions with an instructor. Theory and safety are integrated into the practical training, emphasizing sequenced learning and repetitive skill-building as students practice and develop competencies.
Certification testing available if required.
Courses:
Students are introduced to pipe welding using Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) on 2” pipe. Practical, hands-on training is provided in multiple positions with mild steel. This course is designed for skilled tradespersons or industry professionals looking to develop new or enhanced skills in SMAW pipe welding, with the goal of achieving TSSA certification in the 6G position. Topics covered include equipment, materials, applications, techniques, welding electrodes, post-weld operations, shop safety, and other related aspects of pipe welding.
Prerequisite: Welding Assessment or current SMAW 1G certification required.
This practical, hands-on training course is designed for individuals with SMAW Pipe welding experience. Students will prepare for TSSA certification with SMAW on 2” pipe (6G) using mild steel.
Prerequisite: Welding Assessment or current SMAW 3G Certification required.
This training course can be customized to meet individual welding goals related to pipe welding using various processes and material, including mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
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Students are provided with a theoretical understanding of common welding processes and an overview of health & safety principles in welding. Welding processes include shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), and Oxy-Fuel welding and cutting. Other topics presented include welding machines and their electrical functions, welding equipment setup and operation, filler metal, types of electrodes and filler wires.
Subject Competencies and Objectives:
Students learn basic fabrication methods and techniques. Topics include weldability of metals, filler metal, and fabrication techniques/practices. Instruction is provided on terminology used in fabrication, understanding different types of metal and their characteristics, and the selection of welding electrodes and filler wires used for welding - including purpose, usage, and chemical composition in relation to welding.
Subject Competencies and Objectives:
Students learn the fundamentals of the main processes used in welding and their practical applications. Welding processes include shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), and Oxy-Fuel welding and cutting. Other topics include an overview of welding machines, their electrical functions, welding equipment setup and operation, filler metal, types of electrodes, filler wires, and health and safety in welding.
Subject Competencies and Objectives:
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Basic concepts of how to read and interpret blueprint drawings are introduced with a focus on the fundamentals of print reading. Instruction is provided on proper terminology, types of lines and their meanings, orientations, sizing, and dimensions from an applied perspective with an emphasis on foundational requirements needed to be successful at reading and interpreting basic drawings of simple parts used in the fabrication industry.
Subject Competencies and Objectives:
Students learn to read welding blueprints with a focus on developing competency in understanding how to accomplish a weld. Topics include interpreting basic measurements of welding structures on a drawing, differentiating between types of weld joints and types of welds, interpreting welding symbols related to types of weld joints and/or types of welds, determining size and dimensions of weld joints and/or welds specified, and understanding various designs and weld types from welding symbols.
Subject Competencies and Objectives:
Prerequisite: Basic Blueprint Reading
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Students learn how to present themselves effectively to an employer, and stand out from competing candidates. This includes setting goals, researching employers, networking, tapping into the hidden job market and crafting effective self-marketing tools geared to a career in welding. Online and offline job search tools are presented along with effective interview strategies. Students learn how to negotiate salaries/job offers, understand employer expectations and practical job maintenance skills.
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I recently completed my welding training at institute of Technical Trades and I'm blown away by the experience! The instructors were knowledgeable, supportive, and passionate about teaching. The facilities were top-notch, and the curriculum was comprehensive and hands-on. I felt confident and prepared for my certification exam, and I'm now working in a rewarding career in the welding industry. Highly recommend institute of Technical Trades anyone looking to start or advance their welding journey!
ITT is exceptional! The instructors are incredibly skilled and dedicated, providing top-notch hands-on training. Their expertise and patience made learning a truly enriching experience. Each session was thorough, ensuring we mastered practical welding skills. The facilities are state-of-the-art, with the latest equipment and strict adherence to safety standards. The supportive learning environment at ITT made the entire journey enjoyable and fulfilling. Highly recommended for anyone pursuing a welding career.
I recently completed the Welding Boot Camp program at ITT and I’m very satisfied with the results. The staff really took the time to ensure my progress and were very insightful. The program layout is also accommodating for part-time students. Highly recommended for anyone looking to get into welding.
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