DIETRAC Technical Institute offers a 36-week entry-level training program in welding.

This program is designed to assist individuals in developing sufficient basic skills and knowledge to enter the labour force as apprentice welders.

Trade theory includes the study of fundamental principles of general shop practice, precision measurement, basic drawing and sketching, introduction to template development, SMAW position butt welding, SMAW position fillet welding, GMAW fundamentals, GTAW findamentals, introduction to pipe welding - SMAW, shielded metal arc welding, first aid, WHMIS and safety instruction.

Trade shop and related shop work with emphasis on safe and proper work habits to develop the basic skills necessary to apply the principles stated below.

Students obtain the knowledge necessary to lay out, fabricate, repair, install and modify metal assemblies.  Training is provided in maintaining equipment to the degree required for safe and efficient operation, using procedures outlined as per industry guideline and other instructional media.  

This is the initial stage leading to Red Seal Certification
in the Welder Occupation, once the student has completed
the equivalent of training and work experience totaling 7200 hours.