Programs

SPRING 2025 REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

Saugeen Sparks Training Centre Presents:

Spring Night Classes 2025

Starting April 9th
Wednesday evenings 6:30pm-9:00pm

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

Intermediate Welding Program
and
Intermediate Residential Electrical Program

No Registration Fee
Previous experience preferred

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 20 participants

Acceptance Notification
Registrants will receive an e-mail confirming registration for program selected.

Intermediate Welding Program

Starting April 9th – Wednesday evenings 6:30pm-9:00pm

SPRING 2025 REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

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) and Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG).

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.

In the Gas Metal Arc Welding component of the Welding program participants will:

  • Learn how to safely turn on and set up a MIG welding machine.
  • Use grinders and hand tools to complete tasks
  • Learn basic joint welding of components.
  • Learn basic and advanced joints, welding positions, and techniques in MIG 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.

Intermediate Residential Electrical Program

Starting April 9th – Wednesday evenings 6:30pm-9:00pm

SPRING 2025 REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

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 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.

Registration Form

SPRING 2025 REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED