Trades - Apprenticeship
Welder Tools and Supplies
Location
Vermilion
Credential
Journeyperson
Program Length
3 training periods
Tools & supplies - overview
Classes start immediately after orientation, so be prepared to start your studies on orientation day. Bring binders, pens and pencils with you, or purchase them on registration day.Bring personal protection equipment. You will be working in the shop the first day.
Required supplies
1st period
- protective apparel - cotton coveralls/carhartt
- one pair leather welder's gloves (gauntlet type)
- one welder's hat/beanie
- two 3-ring binders (3 - 4"; letter size)
- loose leaf paper or notebook
- one padlock (for locker)
- approved safety glasses (compulsory) or prescription glasses (hardexed or plastic, complete with side shields)
- clear and dark face shields, welding helmet and extra dark and clear lenses
- MIG pliers (only for 1st year)
- two pairs of vice grip
- steel toe safety boots (CSA approved)
- soap stone
- tip cleaners
- calculator (Casio FX260) - available at Lakeland bookstore
- file (pipe liner) - 14"
- laptop/tablet (recommended)
2nd period
All items listed in the 1st period (with the exception of MIG pliers), plus:
- one 6" compass
- one ruler (with both imperial and metric measurements)
3rd period
All items listed in the 1st and 2nd period (with the exception of MIG pliers), plus:
- wedge or spacing tool
If you have any questions, please contact:
- apprenticeship@lakelandcollege.ca
- 780 853 8500