Pipe welder

(high pressure)
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What does a pipe welder do?

Interprets classification of pipes and standards Does preparation work for high-pressure welding Cuts, prepares, and welds different pipes using electric arc welding with covered electrodes or gas welding with tungsten electrodes

What does it take to become a pipe welder?

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

Hourly wage

According to the collective agreements (May 2023)
Between $41.16 and $43.96

Job prospects
Good

Training
ASP 600 hours

Interesting! Which academic program should I take?

Training required:

Attestation de spécialisation professionnelle – Soudage haute pression (5234) or High Pressure Welding (5734)

Training generally offered in the following regions:

* Training also offered in English.

Abitibi-Témiscamingue
Bas-Saint-Laurent
Chaudière-Appalaches
Estrie
Laval
Mauricie
Montérégie*
Montréal
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 one of these vocational studies diplomas:

  • Soudage-montage (5195) 
  • Soudage général (1049) 
  • Welding and Fitting (5695)
  • General Welding (1549) 

OR 

  • Have completed recognized equivalent training 

OR

  • Practise a trade or vocation related to this study program
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