Welder

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What does a welder do?

Interprets specifications and welding procedures Does preparation work for welding and fitting Cuts, prepares, and assembles pieces made of different of different metals (base elements, metallic structures, etc.) using various welding techniques

What does it take to become a welder?

AUTONOMY – GOOD DEXTERITY – GOOD COORDINATION OF MOVEMENTS INTEREST in acquiring knowledge related to reading plans, concepts of metallurgy, operation of various welding and cutting techniques, and control of welding parameters APTITUDE for working in uncomfortable positions

Hourly wage

According to the collective agreements (May 2023)
Between $39.00 and $42.71

Job prospects
Good

Training
DEP 1,800 hours

Interesting! Which academic program should I take?

Training required:

Diplôme d’études professionnelles – Soudage-montage (5195) or Welding and Fitting (5695)

Training generally offered in the following regions:

* Training also offered in English.

Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Bas-Saint-Laurent
Capitale-Nationale
Centre-du-Québec
Chaudière-Appalaches
Côte-Nord
Estrie*
Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Lanaudiere
Laurentides*
Laval*
Mauricie
Montérégie*
Montréal*
Nord-du-Québec
Outaouais*
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Would you like to know about the program content? Consult Inforoute FPT

Academic prerequisites

There are different options for accessing the training program

HOLD A DIPLOMA

  • Hold a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent

OR

  • Hold a postsecondary diploma, such as a diploma of college studies or a bachelor’s degree

BE AT LEAST 16 YEARS OLD

  • Be at least 16 years old on September 30 of the school year during which the person begins the training program 

AND

  • Have passed the Secondary 4 units in language of instruction, second language, and mathematics in the study programs established by the Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec (MEQ)

OR

  • Have completed recognized equivalent training.

BE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD

  • Be at least 18 years old at the time training begins

AND

  • Have the functional prerequisites: have passed the general development test (GDT)
  • Have the prerequisites specific to the study program concerned

OR

  • Have completed recognized equivalent training

HOLD CERTAIN SECONDARY 3 UNITS 

  • Have completed the Secondary 3 units in language of instruction, second language, and mathematics in the study programs established by the MEQ 

AND

  • Continue general education concurrently with vocational training in order to complete the missing Secondary 4 units in language of instruction, second language, and mathematics in the study programs established by the MEQ
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