High-pressure welding (AVS) - Quebec Metiers d'avenir

TRAINING
DESCRIPTION

This program enables students to develop required skills in order to perform tasks prerequisite to high-pressure welding, to understand concepts and principles essential to the trade, to make use of information contained in drawings of pressure vessels, to apply the different processes used to weld pressure pipes, to apply the torch brazing process used on pressure pipes and to weld and repair pressure vessels.

Duration : 600 Hours

IMPORTANT: This training program is eligible for the PGWP according to the current IRCC list.
NOTE: This list may change with the scheduled update in 2026.

academic
prerequisites

* The validation of your eligibility will be confirmed by our admissions department once your application has been completed.

JOB
PROSPECTS

Welder

Related machine operator

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TRAINING OBJECTIVES

To integrate harmoniously into school and work environments
To performe tasks prerequisite to high-pressure welding
To understand concepts and principles essential to the trade
To make use of information contained in drawings of pressure vessels
To apply the different processes used to weld pressure pipes
To weld and repair pressure vessels.

Similar training

Welding-assembly (view)

TRAINING CONTENT

Competency statement

HOURS

Determine their suitability for the trade and the training process

Apply concepts related to standards and to the classification of pipes

Interpret drawings of pressure vessels

Prepare pipes

Weld pipes using the SMAW process in the 2G position

120

Weld pipes using the SMAW process

120

Weld mild steel and stainless steel pipes using the GTAW process

Weld pipes using the GTAW and SMAW processes

Weld aluminum pipes using the GTAW process

Weld pipes using the GMAW and FCAW processes

Torch braze pipes

Weld and repair pressure vessel components