Wrenford Polytechnic students showcase fabrication skills on the national stage
Three students from the Welding & Fabrication Technician program travelled to Toronto this week to compete in the Canadian Fabrication Skills Challenge, a national competition that tests practical skills in blueprint reading, welding, and structural assembly.
The team, selected after an internal polytechnic skills assessment, placed in the top ten out of twenty-four participating colleges across the country. The students competed in individual timed welding stations and a team-based structural assembly project that required precise measurements and clean finish work under pressure.
The Welding & Fabrication Technician program at Wrenford Polytechnic has a strong track record in skills competitions, and this year's results reflect the hard work of the students and the updated facilities in the Tamarack Building. The program's recent safety upgrades to the welding bays gave students access to modern equipment and better ventilation systems, which the competition judges noted during their site visits.
"The students trained for months to prepare for this competition. They learned how to read complex blueprints, set up their equipment correctly, and execute precise welds under time constraints. Seeing them represent Wrenford Polytechnic on the national stage is a credit to their dedication," said Bronwyn Pryce, chair of the Electrical & Mechanical Trades department.
Competition results will be posted on the polytechnic's athletics and recreation page once the national federation releases the final standings. The students will present their work to the campus community at an open house in the Tamarack Building later this month.
Students interested in learning more about the Welding & Fabrication Technician program or connecting with potential employers through the program's co-op placements can visit the Co-op & Career Services page.