Programs

FALL 2025 REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Saugeen Sparks Training Centre Presents:

Fall Night Classes 2025

Introduction to Electrical Program Starting October 1st, 2025 to November 5th, 2025

An Introduction to Welding Program Starting October 1st, 2025 to November 5th, 2025

Wednesday evenings 6:30pm-9:00pm

Saugeen District Senior School (SDSS)
740 Gustavus St, Port Elgin Ontario – Rm 129

Introduction to Residential Electrical Program
and

Introduction to Welding Program

No Registration Fee
Previous experience preferred

These programs are being offered to beginners as introductory night class programs.

Participants will engage in hands-on learning in an inclusive and engaging environment.

Welding Program
Registration is capped at 16 participants.

Residential Electrical
Registration is capped at 24 participants

Acceptance Notification
Registrants will receive an e-mail confirming registration for program selected.
Preference given to Grade 11/12 students and grads.

An Introduction to Electrical

Wednesday evenings 6:30-9:00pm, October 1st, 2025 thru November 5th, 2025

Course information and objectives:
A hands-on program in project-based learning.
The program includes group demonstrations and one on one instruction.
Participants learn and progress at their own pace.

Participants will be provided with Electrical Safety instruction and will make 5 electrical circuits that will facilitate and incorporate:

• Learning and understanding electrical terminology.
• Learning how to safely use the tools and materials of residential electrical construction.
• Understanding electrical measurement systems.
• Use of a multimeter.
• Understanding basic electrical drawings.
• Making electrical circuits.
• Lock out and Tag out (LOTO) training

SAFETY FIRST
Participants must:
Follow the program instructor’s directions at all times.
Use the safety equipment and PPE supplied.
Wear safety glasses which are mandatory and supplied.
Wear closed-toed shoes and long pants. No loose or dangling clothing, hair or jewelry.

An Introduction to Welding

Wednesday evenings 6:30-9:00pm, October 1st, 2025 thru November 5th, 2025

Course information and objectives:
A hands-on program in project-based learning.
The program includes group demonstrations and one on one instruction.
Participants learn and progress at their own pace.

Participants will be provided with Welding Safety instruction and will learn introductory
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (stick welding).

In the Shielded Metal Arc Welding component of the Welding program participants will learn how to:

• Safely turn on and set up a welder.
• Use grinders and hand tools to complete tasks.
• Join pieces of metal using arc welding, also known as stick welding.
• Complete basic and advanced joints, welding positions, and techniques in arc welding.

SAFETY FIRST
Participants must:
Follow the program instructor’s directions at all times.
Use the safety equipment and PPE supplied.
Wear safety glasses which are mandatory and supplied.
Wear closed-toed shoes and long pants. No loose or dangling clothing, hair or jewelry.

Night School Operating Plan and Program Development

Programs delivered will align with trade apprenticeship standards, primary, secondary and post secondary programing, the Habitat for Humanity Aspire Youth Training program and the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship (OYAP) Outreach Program.

Additionally, the Centre’s goal is to work with youth participants, School Boards, and participating Community Colleges to deliver dual credit programs.

Consistent with the Centre’s mandate to provide introductory and intermediate Welding and Electical programs, the Centre will be delivering two Beginner skills programs this fall at Saugeen District Senior School. The one night a week, 3-hour program will include 2 classes, one offering Introductory Welding and the other will focus on Introductory Residential Electrical.

There is no fee for these programs. The goal is to not only provide experiential skilled trades training, but also to provide further information on next steps to pursuing further education via links to post secondary dual-credit courses, and pathways to labour union pre-apprenticeship programs, upon completing the intermediate programs and specialized summer programs.

For the night class programs, experienced instructors and mentors have been recruited with the requisite skill-sets, prior experience and expertise to deliver the programs in a professional and inclusive manner.