HVEQ 1690 Welding and Fabrication Techniques

Teaches safe welding practices, material properties, and fabrication skills for equipment repair.

About this course

HVEQ 1690 introduces the fundamental welding and fabrication skills required for heavy equipment maintenance and repair. You will learn how to safely set up and operate common welding equipment, identify different materials, and apply fabrication techniques to real-world repair scenarios. The course emphasizes shop safety, material properties, and quality control.

Classes are held in the Tamarack Building shops on the Benchlands Campus. You must be 16 or older to enter the shops; under-18s need a signed consent form. Bring your own safety glasses and wear closed-toe shoes to every lab session.

Who takes this course

• Heavy Equipment Techniques

Credits: 3 · Hours: 45

Prerequisites

None

Learning outcomes

• Demonstrate safe setup and operation of welding equipment in a shop environment.
• Identify material properties and select appropriate filler metals for heavy equipment repair.
• Execute basic welding joints on mild steel using common fabrication techniques.
• Inspect welds for defects and apply basic quality control standards.
• Calculate material requirements and plan fabrication projects for repair scenarios.

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