Welding Engineering Technician - Robotics

2023/24 | Conestoga College

Program Code: 1502
Engineering & Technology

Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

This is a companion document to the current Conestoga College Student Guide

Program Handbook Guidelines

​The purpose of this handbook is to provide students with program-specific details and other important information. The material in this handbook is accurate at the date of posting and is applicable for the current academic year. Students will be informed of handbook changes that occur, if any, through college email. Program handbooks are updated yearly, and students must check their program handbook for the current edition.

This handbook must be read in conjunction with general information about Conestoga College found on the website and in the Student Guide. The information in the Student Guide and on the college website​ applies to all students, regardless of program.

The Student Guide provides details regarding Student ServicesSafety and SecurityStudent Rights and Responsibilities and more. 

Welcome

​Welcome to the School of Engineering & Technology.

Conestoga College offers a full range of engineering and technology programs to suit your interests and career aspirations. Within these, there are one-year certificates (both foundational and post-diploma), two and three-year diplomas, and four-year bachelor's degree programs. Pathways exist within these programs to empower students to reach their full potential.

All of our programs incorporate active learning that may include project-based learning, cooperative education, case studies, and capstone projects. Active learning allows students to apply theory to practice during their studies and results in a graduate who is better prepared for the real work world. Employers like our approach to learning and student development, which is why the School of Engineering & Technology has a history of excellent graduate and co-op placement rates.

Sincerely,​

Tony Thoma, MBA, P.Eng.
Executive Dean

Program Staff Contact Information

Program Administration and Faculty

Executive Dean – Engineering–Technology–Trades
Tony Thoma, MBA, P.Eng.
A2205-4 - Cambridge Campus
519-748-5220 ext. 3212
tthoma@conestogac.on.ca

Executive Assistant to Executive Dean:
Rebecca Dougherty​
A2205 – Cambridge Campus
519-748-5220 ext. 4573
rdougherty@conestogac.on.ca

Program Chair
Calin Stoicoiu, P. Eng.
A2205-5 - Cambridge Campus
519-748-5220 ext. 2272
cstoicoiu@conestogac.on.ca

Administrative Assistant to Program Chair:
Fatima Armas
A2205 - Cambridge Campus
519-748-5220 ext. 3342
farmas@conestogac.on.ca 

Program Coordinators
Jim Galloway B.A.Sc., C.E.T.
Welding Techniques & Welding and Fabrication Technician Programs
Cambridge A3225
jgalloway@conestogac.on.ca

Joe Barnes
Welding Engineering Technology - Inspection, Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Welding and Robotics, Welding Engineering Technician - Robotics Programs
Cambridge A3225
jbarnes1@conestogac.on.ca

Program Faculty

Craig Robinson
Cambridge Campus A3225
crobinson@conestogac.onca

Josh Hyde
Cambridge Campus A3225
jhyde@conestogac.on.ca

Greg McLarty
Cambridge Campus A3225
gmclarty@conestogac.on.ca

Steve Milne
Cambridge Campus A3225
smilne@conestogac.on.ca

David Nemes
Cambridge Campus A3225
dnemes@conestogac.on.ca

Tam Nguyen Ph.D., P.Eng., I.W.E.
Cambridge Campus A3206
tnguyen@conestogac.on.ca

Kevin Moulton
Cambridge Campus A3225
kmoulton@conestogac.on.ca

Jeff Moulton
Cambridge Campus A3225
jmoulton@conestogac.on.ca

Other Faculty

In addition to the core complement of your full-time program faculty, other faculty will work with you during this academic program. These include faculty from other Schools for the breadth and or/general education courses, as well as faculty with particular expertise in specific focus areas.

Contact information for each faculty will typically be provided on the first day of related courses.

​​Communication - School Standard

Conestoga College and eConestoga student email accounts are used to communicate with students.  Students are expected to regularly check their student email accounts.  Faculty and staff will not respond to emails from non-Conestoga email addresses.​

ONE Card - Student Identification Card

Conestoga's ONE Card is the College's official identification card for students. Before you can be fully registered and access your timetable, you must upload a student photo.  Your ONE Card student photo completes your student record, confirms that you are a Conestoga College student, and gives you access to student services. When your ONE Card student photo has been uploaded and approved, your card will be mailed to you. ​​Learn more about using your ONE Card here. If you have any questions, please email the ONE Card Office.​

College Hours

The College is open and offers classes seven days a week.

Program Overview

​​​​​​Overview of Welding & Fabrication Programs​

Educational pathways in welding at Conestoga College

​Program Description

See the Conestoga College website program pages listed below for the program descriptions.

Welding Engineering Technology – Inspection Program
Ontario College 3-year Advanced Diploma program

Welding Engineering Technology – Inspection Program - Co-op Option
Ontario College 4-year Advanced Diploma Program

Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Welding & Robotics Program
Ontario College 3-year Advanced Diploma program

Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Welding & Robotics - Co-op Option
Ontario College 4-year Advanced Diploma program

Welding Engineering Technician – Robotics
Ontario College 2-year Diploma program

Welding and Fabrication Technician Program
Ontario College 2-year Diploma program

Welding Techniques
​Ontario College 1-year certificate program​

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes are developed with the expectations and requirements of external regulatory/accrediting bodies and consultation with Program Advisory Committees (PACs) and related industry experts.  These outcomes are coordinated and articulated in a manner designed to result in the achievement of sets of specified learning attributes.​

Please refer to the College website for specific program learning outcomes:

Welding Engineering Technology – Inspection Program
Ontario College 3-year Advanced Diploma program

Welding Engineering Technology – Inspection Program - Co-op Option
Ontario College 4-year Advanced Diploma Program

Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Welding & Robotics Program
Ontario College 3-year Advanced Diploma program

Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Welding & Robotics - Co-op Option
Ontario College 4-year Advanced Diploma program

Welding Engineering Technician – Robotics
Ontario College 2-year Diploma program

Welding and Fabrication Technician Program
Ontario College 2-year Diploma program

Welding Techniques
​Ontario College 1-year certificate program​


Current Program Design

Students can find their program design by following the steps below:
  1. Log in to Student Portal
  2. Click on 'My Courses' tab
  3. Select 'View Progress Report' button
Courses are listed by level/semester. Please be aware that General Education/Interdisciplinary electives are listed at the bottom of the student's progress report and indicate the specific level/semester in which they are to be completed.  ​

General Education Electives

Students are required to complete General Education elective courses as part of their program requirements. General Education elective course requirements are listed at the bottom of the progress report, which is found on the Student Portal under My Courses. The progress report indicates the level/semester in which the course must be taken. Students are responsible for adding General Education electives into their schedule for the designated semester. Eligible courses are posted each semester by the School of Interdisciplinary Studies on the College's elective website. For more information and to view the current elective course offerings, visit https://www.conestogac.on.ca/electives/diploma. Questions regarding General Education electives can be directed to the School of Interdisciplinary Studies: genedfaq@conestogac.on.ca

​Co-operative Education

Applying to the Co-op Stream (starting with the 1701 cohort and subsequent cohorts unless otherwise noted):

  • All applicants apply to the non co-op program. Students will be informed of the application deadline and process to apply for the Co-op Stream. Labour market conditions determine the number of co-op seats in optional co-op programs. Not every student who meets academic eligibility requirements will be admitted to the co-op stream. 
  • To be considered for admission to the co-op stream, students will be required to achieve an overall 60% unweighted average (with a maximum of one dropped or failed course) in all Level 1 and 2 program courses. If an applicant has a lower overall average, their application will be decided upon on a case-by-case basis, based on one or more of: course performance, a possible interview, and number of acceptances already granted. Courses in which exemptions were granted or PLARs achieved will be ignored in calculating the average. (starting with the 2001 cohort for 1079C & 0043C)
  • To be considered for admission to the co-op stream, students are required to achieve a minimum 65% in Level 1 with a maximum of one dropped or failed course. (for 1502C)
  • Students seeking to transfer with advanced standing into the co-op option from other programs i.e. Welding Techniques #1193 or Welding and Fabrication Technician #0046 will be considered; however, transfer credits for Technical Mathematics I and Technical Mathematics II will be weighted with a 20% penalty and all of the other requirements will apply. (removed from 1079C & 0043C starting with the 2001 cohort)

To participate in a co-op work term, students must (starting with the 1701 cohort and subsequent cohorts unless otherwise noted):

  • Successfully complete the Co-op and Career Preparation modules (CEPR/CDEV1020).  Students who fail Co-op and Career Preparation will not be permitted to search for co-op employment nor will they be able to participate in a co-op work term.  Students who fail Co-op and Career Preparation more than twice will not be permitted to continue in their co-op program.
  • Be enrolled full-time (full-time = 70% of the hours, or 66 2/3 % of the courses in the current session/level of the Program Design.)  Exceptions will apply to those students who have been granted special timetabling based on formal identification of barriers or challenges for which accommodation is required. Academic eligibility requirements must still be met prior to being granted access to seek a co-op work term.
  • Must have successfully completed all but two core courses, according to the program design, by the eligibility term prior to any given work term (regardless of the level the student was placed in advanced standing).
  • Students (even those on special timetables) will not be permitted to complete a co-op work term until the conditions above are met and all but two core course deficiencies, according to the program design, are cleared.
  • Co-op work terms may need to be re-sequenced to allow academic deficiencies to be cleared or in the event a student changes cohorts (i.e. graduation is delayed by one year or more). Students may not repeat a passed work term.
  • Should a student's academic performance decline considerably (including cumulative missed courses) during the term just prior to any work term, the college reserves the right to withdraw the student from the upcoming work term.
  • Meet program-specific co-op work term eligibility requirements.
  • Academic eligibility for a co-op work term is based on the term that occurs two terms prior to any work term.    If this term is also a co-op work term, then work term eligibility will be based on the student's achievement during the preceding academic term.
  • In the case of back-to-back work terms eligibility to participate in consecutive work terms will be granted upon approval to participate in the initial work term.
  • Where two or more work terms occur back to back, should a student fail to achieve academic eligibility for the first work term, their eligibility for the second work term will be based on the term that occurs two terms prior to the second work term.
  • Students may only defer one work term regardless of the reason(s) (e.g. failed or missed work term).
  • Students who do not successfully complete their deferred work term will be removed from the co-op stream.
  • Since only one work term may be failed/deferred regardless of the reason(s), should a subsequent work term be missed/failed/unsecured (not successfully completed for any reason) the student will be immediately removed from the co-op stream.
  • Students who are discontinued are not eligible for co-op work terms.
  • To be eligible for a co-op work term, students are required to achieve a minimum 60% session weighted average and a maximum of two failed or dropped courses during the term that occurs two terms prior to the co-op work term. (starting with the 2001 cohort for 1079C & 0043C)
  • To be eligible for a co-op work term, students are required to achieve a minimum 70% session weighted average and a maximum of two failed or dropped courses during the term that occurs two terms prior to the co-op work term. (previously for 1079C & 0043C)

For additional information please refer to the Co-operative Education Regulations and Guidelines: Student Regulations, Procedures and Supports found by:

  1. Login to MyCareer 
  2. Select Co-op 
  3. Select Co-op Resources 
  4. Select Co-op Policies 
  5. Select Co-operative Education Regulations, Procedures and Supports for Students

Please Note:

  • Co-op programs add value to your education. Earn money while you apply what you've learned in a real workplace environment.  Visit Co-operative Education for more details. 
  • The College cannot guarantee co-op employment.  All co-op students are required to conduct an independent co-op job search in addition to the supports and services provided by the Department of Co-op Education.
  • Students are responsible for their own transportation and associated costs in order to complete work term requirements. Work locations may not always be readily accessible by public transportation. 
  • In order to participate in a WIL experience/Co-op work term, students must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Academic Information

Academic Dates

It is the student's responsibility to be aware of various important academic dates throughout the year. These academic dates are posted on the college website.

Please note that Continuing Education courses and Apprenticeship programs may have different start dates and exam dates for courses. 

​Course Changes (Adding/Dropping)

Students can find their program design by following the steps below:

  1. Log in to Student Portal.
  2. Click on 'My Courses' tab.
  3. Scroll over the icons to the right of individual course listings.
It is strongly recommended that students consult the Student Success Advisor/Program Coordinator prior to dropping a course.   Adding/dropping courses may affect a student's status and financial aid entitlement and may also be limited by other factors.  

  • If a course withdrawal is processed prior to the deadline date, a dropped course will be recorded as a "W" (withdrawal) on the transcript.
  • If a course withdrawal is processed after the deadline, an "F" (fail) will be recorded on the transcript.
Students may add/drop courses through the Student Portal when timetables are available.  If a student is unable to make a course change(s) in the Student Portal, they can submit a Course Change Request Form which can be found in the Student Portal, under the "Services" tab, "My Forms" button.  

Continuing Education and OntarioLearn courses are not included in student full-time fees. Students wishing to take these part-time courses are required to pay the full fee for the individual course(s). Students may add these or other courses under the 'Browse Continuing Education' tab in their Student Portal.

Credit Transfer, Pathways & PLAR

Conestoga recognizes you may have formal post-secondary education that may allow you to enter a program at an advanced level or provide for individual course exemptions. To ensure your credits are eligible for transfer, please contact our Credit Transfer Office at: credittransfer@conestogac.on.ca. 

The Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure are available on the college website.

For more information, visit the Credit Transfer webpage and the PLAR webpage.

If you are currently a Conestoga student and want to continue studying at Conestoga, there are a number of different pathway opportunities available to you.

Whether you wish to transfer to another program or apply to a new program after graduation, Conestoga has established pathways, to help you meet your goals.

Conestoga College has articulation agreements with many domestic and international institutions. These agreements allow students to transfer into a specific program with advanced standing. Students must meet the academic requirements stated in the agreement.

For more information regarding pathways at Conestoga, contact the Credit Transfer Officer at 519-748-5220 ext. 2166.

​​Program Transfer

Prior to transferring to another program, it is recommended that the student meets with the program coordinator or academic advisor. Students who decide to change programs may do so by completing and submitting a Program Application Form to the Registrar's Office. If considering transferring to a program outside the school in which they are currently enrolled, students ​may want to discuss options with a Career Advisor. When a student moves from one Conestoga program to another and where course numbers/codes are identical or equivalent, automatic credit is given if passing grades are met. Additional information for career or academic advising is available from faculty, program coordinators, or career advisors in the Welcome Centre.​​​

​Note:  There are several established program pathway opportunities available within the welding and fabrication programs covered by this handbook (as illustrated above in Overview of Welding & Fabrication Programs and explained below).  Students should meet with their program coordinator if they have any questions about these opportunities.

Conestoga Welding program transfers

Transfer from Welding Techniques (WT #1193) to Welding & Fabrication Technician (WFT #0046) or Welding Engineering Technician - Robotics (WET-R #1502) with advanced standing

  1. There must be available seats in the WFT or WET-R programs (seats are limited).  Students with higher GPAs will receive priority.
  2. Advanced Standing Applications can only be processed after the completion of a semester in the WT program (after the term ends).
  3. All credits must be passed in the term.
  4. Advanced Standing Applications are processed through the Conestoga College Registrar's Office (i.e., you do not apply through OCAS).
  5. WT graduates apply for advanced Standing into Level 3 of the WFT or the WET-R programs.
  6. WT students may apply for transfer to the Co-op version of the WElding Engineering Technician - Robotics (WET-R #1502C), but only after the first semester of the #1502 program has completed.

Transfer from Welding Techniques (WT #1193) to MET-Welding & Robotics (MET-W&R #1079) or WET-Inspection (WET-I #0043) with advanced standing

  1. There must be available seats in the program that you choose (you must choose either MET-W&R or WET-I; seats are limited).  Students with higher GPAs will receive priority.
  2. Program Transfers Requests can only be processed after the completion of semester 1 or 2 of the WT proram. 
  3. All credits must be passed in the term. 
  4. You must have a minimum mark of 70% in both MATH1455 & MATH1485 (Trade Calculations I & II) for this transfer.
  5. Advanced Standing Applications are processed through the Conestoga College Registrar's Office (i.e., you do not apply through OCAS).
  6. WT graduates apply for advanced Standing into Level 3 of the WET-I or MET-W&R program.
  7. WT students may apply for advanced standing to the Co-op version of these programs (i.e., to Level 3 of WET-I #0043C or MET-W&R #1079C) after the completion (graduation) from the WT program. 

Transfer from Welding & Fabrication Technician (WFT #0046) or Welding Engineering Technician - Robotics (WET-R #1502) to MET-W&R (#1079) or WET-I (#0043) with advanced standing

  1. There must be available seats in the program that you choose (you must choose either MET-W&R or WET-I; seats are limited).  Students with higher GPAs will receive priority.
  2. Transfers Requests can only be processed after the completion of all credits in semesters 1 & 2 (after April).
  3. All credits in year 1 must be passed.  (No year 2 credits are valid for exemptions except for the Interdisciplinary​ Studies Elective for students who are in or have completed Year 2 of WFT or WET-R.)
  4. You must have a minimum mark of 70% in both MATH1455 & MATH1485 (Trade Calculations I & II) for this transfer.
  5. Advanced Standing Applications are processed through the Conestoga College Registrar's Office (i.e., you do not apply through OCAS).
  6. WFT students or graduates apply for advanced Standing into Level 3 of the WET-I or MET-W&R program.
  7. Students may apply for advanced standing to the Co-op version of these programs (i.e., to Level 3 of WET-I #0043C or MET-W&R #1079C) after the completion semesters 1 & 2 of either #0046 or #1502. 

Transfer from Welding & Fabrication Technician (WFT #0046) to Welding Engineering Technician - Robotics (WET-R #1502)

  1. There must be available seats in the WET-R program (seats are limited).  Students with higher GPAs will receive priority.
  2. Advanced Standing Applications can only be processed after the completion of all credits in semesters 1 & 2 (after April).  
  3. All credits in year 1 must be passed.  
  4. Advanced Standing Applications are processed through the Conestoga College Registrars' Office (i.e. you do not apply through OCAS). 
  5. WFT students may apply for transfer to the Co-op version of the Welding Engineering Technician - Robotics (WET-R #1502C), but only after the first semester of the #1502 program has completed. 

Transfer from MET-W&R (#1079) or WET-I (#0043) to Welding & Fabrication Technician (#0046) or Welding Engineering Technician - Robotics (WET-R #1502) with advanced standing

  1. There must be available seats in the WFT or WET-R program (seats are limited).  Students with higher GPAs will receive priority.
  2. Transfers Requests can only be processed after the completion of all credits in semesters 1 & 2 (after April).
  3. All credits in year 1 must be passed.
  4. Advanced Standing Applications are processed through the Conestoga College Registrar's Office (i.e., you do not apply through OCAS).
  5. Students apply for advanced Standing into Level 3 of the WFT or WET-R program.
  6. Students may apply for transfer to the Co-op version of the Welding Engineering Technician - Robotics (WET-R #1502C), but only after the first semester of the #1502 program has completed. 

Note:  Students who have successfully completed Semesters 1 & 2 of programs WFT (#0046), MET-W&R (#1079), WET-I (#0043), or WET-R (#1502) have the option of transferring to and graduating from the one year Welding Techniques (WT#1193) program if they choose not to complete the program that they are enrolled in and providing that they have completed all of their Year 1 credits.  It is not possible to receive the WT Certificate without dropping out of these other programs and losing your seat.  Contact your coordinator for the details.

​​Academic Assistance

Academic assistance is available to students through a variety of avenues.  The program coordinator/academic advisor and faculty can advise students on specific program and course information such as adding/dropping courses, special timetabling, etc.  Access the Conestoga website for assistance provided through Student Success Services and Accessibility Services.  Access the Learning Commons website for detailed information on the academic services they provide, including Learning Skills, Peer Services, Math, and Writing assistance.

Awards

Conestoga has more than 400 awards, bursaries, scholarships, and academic grants available to Conestoga students. These funds are made available to our students through the partnerships we have established with local business and industry leaders.  To be considered for an award, complete the General Application available through your Student Portal.  Notifications and instructions to complete the application are sent to all full-time students' email accounts in the fall semester (Deadline: First Friday in October) and winter semester (Deadline: First Friday in February).  Visit Student Financial Services - Awards Office for more information.​

Each year, our Program presents Program and College-related Awards. The Program-related awards are based on a student's performance in their current year of studies. Students do not need to apply for Program awards as Faculty determine appropriate winners for each award. Based on donations received by our industry supporters, the gifts and/or cash values may fluctuate from year to year.

Attendance and Program Expectations

Working Together to Plan Your Success

Your success matters!  Regular, punctual attendance, and active participation in scheduled classes, field and clinical placements, labs and any on-campus and off-campus activities scheduled by your program will help you to understand and master the learning complexities of your program.

If extenuating, unplanned circumstances require you to miss a class or an assessment, please note that it is your responsibility to follow up with individual faculty members prior to the class/assessment and access any missed information.

Attendance for Evaluations

Evaluations are critical components of each course and your overall success in your program. It is your responsibility to attend all evaluations (e.g. test, exam, presentation, etc...). If there is a concerning pattern of absence from evaluations across your program, you may be asked to meet with the Program Coordinator and/or Student Advisor to discuss strategies for success.

While circumstances such as religious holidays and academic accommodations may necessitate rescheduling of evaluations and will be accommodated, please note that there will be no special arrangements made for rescheduling evaluations due to personal conflicts such as work, commuting, or vacation plans.  

Faculty Responsibilities

  • To communicate the dates of each evaluation at the beginning of each semester through the Instructional Plan.
  • To communicate, in writing, any unplanned extenuating circumstances that may require changes to the course schedule.
  • As per the Religious Holiday Procedure, provide alternative evaluation arrangements for missed evaluations due to recognized religious holidays as defined by the College Employer Council.
  • To provide all accommodations requested by Accessible Learning.
  • To consider alternative evaluation requests in good faith and examine the unique circumstances (e.g., unexpected family obligations, personal emergencies, etc...) and collaboratively determine an appropriate solution.
  • Note, do not request doctor's notes from students.

Student Responsibilities

  • To review the instructional plan and familiarize with the dates of evaluation.
  • As per the Religious Holiday Procedure, inform your faculty member in writing that the religious holiday defined by the College Employer Council will occur during the semester and may require considerations for evaluations to be rescheduled.
  • If you must be absent from any scheduled evaluation, report your absence on the Student Portal using the procedure below. You must do this prior to the start of the evaluation or risk receiving a mark of zero.

How to Report Absences on the Student Portal

  1. Log into the Student Portal and click on the 'Absence tab'.
  2. Indicate whether or not there is an assessment scheduled on that day by clicking 'Yes or No', as well as the reason for the absence (illness or other).
  3. Click 'Continue' to report the absence.
  4. Click 'I agree' to confirm the absence.
  5. You will receive a confirmation email that your absence has been recorded.

Important! Please note the following:

  • The earliest you can record an absence for a particular day, is after 8:00 p.m. the day before. You must report each day you are absent.
  • The Absence Recording System will show you as being absent for the day, starting from the time that you recorded the absence. For example, if you record your absence on a specific day at 11:00 a.m., the system will show you as being absent for all classes starting after 11:00 a.m. that day.
  • If you are going to be present for any other classes on the day for which you recorded an absence, please let the faculty member know by attending or following up by eConestoga or college email.
  • As soon as possible, email the faculty member associated with the evaluation you missed and arrange for appropriate follow-up. 

Documentation for Absences

Conestoga recognizes that unexpected circumstances, such as brief illness, do arise during the term. As a visit to a health practitioner may not be necessary or possible, we do not ask you to provide a doctor's note except in exceptional circumstances.       

If the evaluation cannot be rescheduled, (e.g., experiential activity, lab, or a group presentation) your professor may provide you with a revised assignment or allocate its marks to another evaluation item, so long as the combined total does not exceed 40% of the course grade. This will be communicated to you by email.

​​Equipment, Supplies and Texts

Student Tool List – Mandatory Tools and Personal Protective Equipment

​Personal Protective Equipment (Mandatory for Shop/Lab Access)

  1. Safety Glasses with affixed side shields (conforming to CSA Z94.3 or ANSI Z87.1) Note: prescription glasses must be approved with side-shields or be worn under approved safety glasses.
  2. Safety footwear: steel-toed (conforming to CSA Z195-14); must be fire retardant leather construction and high-cut (6" minimum, not low-cut running shoes style).
  3. Earplugs (conforming to CSA Z94.2); reusable band type recommended.
  4. Welding helmet (conforming to ANSI Z87.1) – auto-darkening type recommended.
  5. Oxy-Fuel welding/cutting goggles with a Shade 5 lens (conforming to ANSI Z87.1 or designed to be worn over the top of approved safety glasses).
  6. Welding jacket with leather sleeves (or full leather).
  7. Welding gloves: leather gauntlet type (multi-layer and insulated).
  8. Welding gloves: leather 'TIG' type (single layer).
    Shop Tools and Equipment (Mandatory for Shop/Lab Activities)
  9. Tape Measure: 16' or 5m long, metric & imperial scales.
  10. Fillet weld gauge set: Imperial, 1/8" to 1"
  11. Steel Pocket Ruler: 6" or 150mm long with pocket clip
  12. Pliers: 'MIG' welding style
  13. Shop use pencils and pens

Evaluations (deadlines, tests and examinations)

Projects

Each project has a clearly defined set of dates for its deliverables. If, for a legitimate reason, any student believes that their project cannot be completed on time, they must formally request an extension to the due date from the project coordinating professor at least one (1) week prior to the scheduled end of the project.  Approval of the request for extension will be considered by the faculty team but is not automatic.

Assignments and Labs

Work is normally due one week from the date assigned. Any exceptions will be clearly stated. Students are responsible for keeping a copy of all submitted and marked assignments.

Marking

All project work is evaluated using a set of predefined rubrics. Depending on the specific outcomes for the week, student performance will be evaluated and recorded. Each student will receive a copy of this marked rubric identifying specific areas of strength and/or weakness. These rubrics should be kept as of a record of performance.

What is Academic Integrity?

Having academic integrity means acting fairly and honestly when engaging in academic activities. 

By having and applying an Academic  Offences Policy and Procedure, Conestoga ensures graduates complete their studies fairly and honestly through hard work and dedication, and thus are well-prepared for their future careers.

Copyright at Conestoga 

Conestoga facilitates access to print, media, and electronic resources to support and enrich learning, teaching, and research in compliance with the following:

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is submitting or presenting work of another person(s)/organization in whole or substantial part as one's own without proper citation and referencing.

Academic Progress Through the Program

Academic Progression

The college's approach to academic progression is governed by the Promotion Decision Procedure.

A student's academic achievement results in a promotion decision, such as eligible to continue, graduate, and discontinued.

Progress from one level to the next in a program is dependent upon the successful completion of courses and/or meeting program promotion standards.

​​Academic Promotion Decisions

Students actively registered in cohort delivered programs who take longer than the designed program length of time to complete their studies are accountable for completing any new or additional courses that may result due to changes in the program of study. Unless otherwise stated, students registered in non-cohort delivered programs must complete the program of study within seven years of being admitted to the program.

1st Year​

  • Graduate or promoted to year 2: 0 Failed + Missed courses
  • Promoted to year 2 - Special timetable: 1-3 Failed + Missed courses
  • Discontinued:  Failures + Withdrawals = 4

2nd Year​

  • Graduate or promoted to year 3: 0 Failed + Missed courses
  • Promoted to year 3 - Special timetable: 1-2 Failed + Missed courses
  • Remain in Year 2 - Special timetable: 3 Failed + Missed courses
  • Discontinued:  Failures + Withdrawals = 4​

3rd Year

  • Program Complete - Graduate: 0 Failed + Missed courses or Missing Co-op Work Terms
  • Remain in year 3 - Special timetable: 1-3 Failed + Missed courses or Missing Co-op Work Terms
  • Decision pending (due to special circumstances)
  • Discontinued:  Failures + Withdrawals = 4​

Note #1 The Special Timetable Rules for these programs are as follows:

  1. With respect to scheduling courses, priority must be given to courses failed or missed in the previous semesters.
  2. New courses may be taken if there are no timetable conflicts and the necessary prerequisites have been attained.
  3. The maximum number of times that a course may be attempted is 3. The third failure will result in being discontinued.

Note #2 Re-admission program requirements are provided in a subsequent section of this handbook.

Note #3 Discontinued students cannot graduate from this program without first applying and being granted re-admission to the program.

Note #4 Faculty reserve the right to modify the implementation of the above, in individual cases, due to extenuating circumstances.​

​Clearance of Academic Deficiency

See the Conestoga College Academic Administration Policy & Procedure website for "Clearance of Academic Deficiency Policy and Procedure".​

Supplemental Tests

During a student's academic career, there may be occasions when the student's performance results in a failing grade for a course.  Conestoga grants students the opportunity to raise this grade to the minimum passing grade under very specific circumstances (i.e. eligibility criteria) outlined within the Clearance of Academic Deficiency Policy and Procedure.   In addition to the eligibility criteria outlined in the policy, the academic team has identified the following criteria in accordance with Conestoga's policies and procedures.  Students may be allowed to take a maximum of one supplemental test per semester if all of the following criteria are met: 

  1. For supplemental test eligibility, the student must have no more than two failed courses in the semester (including the one for which the supplemental is requested).
  2. The Final Grade must be above 50% before Supplemental Authorization and Terms form (#RO 479) will be granted and can only be used for the purpose of attempting to achieve a passing grade (i.e., not to boost a passing grade).
  3. The student must have attended a minimum of 80% of the classes or labs and submitted all of the course assignments.
  4. The student must have been previously successful in at least one regular scheduled test or exam within the course.
  5. The supplemental authorization will only apply to theory-based course content. For courses with significant lab or project components, each Professor will have the discretion to allow or disallow supplemental exercises or assignments.
  6. In cases where the supplemental process is allowed, the grades may only be improved to a maximum of 55% at course completion (with the original grade and the supplemental tests/project marks being averaged).
  7. The student's grade will be submitted 'as is' until the supplemental requirements including fee payments are met. A twenty-working day deadline is standard for 15-week semester courses. If the student is successful, then a "Marks Change" form (RO477) must then be submitted by the Professor.

NOTES:

  1. Any tests will be scheduled at the convenience of the Professor.
  2. To save faculty time, consideration will be given to having one person from the department book a classroom and proctor the tests for multiple courses.
  3. To register for a supplemental, the student must have an Authorization for Supplemental completed and signed by the course instructor and Program Coordinator and submit the fee to the Registrar's office. Students must also complete all supplemental tests in accordance with the timeline established in the College's "Clearance of Academic Deficiency Policy".

The faculty reserves the right to modify the implementation of the above, in individual cases, due to extenuating circumstances in accordance with Conestoga's Clearance of Academic Deficiency Policy and Procedure.   

Discontinuance

Discontinuance Program Standard: A student will be discontinued from a program if they have failed four or more courses in a single academic year.  Discontinued students are encouraged to pick up the missed or failed courses by applying for Part-Time Studies subject to the normal conditions and space existing at the time.

Please refer to Academic Standing and Promotion Requirements – Program Protocols as well as the Conestoga College Discontinuance Procedure.

Note: Re-admission is not guaranteed and is subject to space and availability. The student is responsible for any program design changes that may have occurred. Discontinued students cannot graduate from a program without first reapplying and being granted re-admission to the program. The faculty reserves the right to modify the implementation of the above, in individual cases, due to extenuating circumstances.

​Re-admission​

  1. Re-admission is not guaranteed and is subject to space availability within the program.
  2. The student is responsible for any program design changes that may have occurred. 
  3. Discontinued students cannot graduate from this program without first applying and being granted re-admission to the program.
  4. Courses may only be taken where the student has the necessary pre-requisites, as defined in the Program design.
  5. The Program Coordinator reserves the right to modify the implementation of the above, in individual cases, due to extenuating circumstances.

Withdrawal

Students considering withdrawing from a program should meet with their Program Coordinator/Academic Advisor prior to withdrawing. To formally withdraw from a program, the student must complete the Withdrawal form located in the Student Portal under the "Services" tab. Click the "My Forms" to locate, complete, and submit the form to the Registrar's Office. Deadlines for withdrawing from a program with/without an academic penalty or with/without a refund are posted on the website under Academic Dates.

Graduation

Students are eligible to graduate upon completion of all academic requirements in their program of study.  For students enrolled in co-op programs, this includes completion of all mandatory co-op work terms. Students are expected to respond to their invitation through their Student Portal. Convocation ceremonies are held in the spring and fall of each academic year. Students, who take longer than the advertised program length, are responsible for completing any new or additional courses due to a program design change. Students who complete their program after the scheduled completion date are required to fill out an Application to Graduate form and submit it with payment to the Registrar's Office. Students who are discontinued or have withdrawn and then return to the college will be placed in the current program design and must meet all requirements to graduate.

Equipment and Facility Information

After-Hours Access

Conestoga hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Conestoga recognizes that in some programs of study, students may require after-hours access to classrooms and labs. After-hours access is maintained in accordance with the academic needs of individual programs. The after-hours access is a privilege, not a right.

If after-hours access is required, faculty must contact security in advance, with the student(s) name, ID number, and program information, along with signed paperwork approving access. The student must follow these guidelines: 

  • Be in the designated room with another approved person
  • Follow all room safety rules
  • Inform security immediately of any out-of-the normal situations
  • Have student identification card available
  • Notify security upon departure
  • Not move furniture

Students are required to follow communicated access and safety requirements, protocols, and regulations to ensure the safety and security of all persons and property. Policies and procedures can be found on the website for the Security Services Department.

​Students are required to comply with all access controls and safety requirements, protocols, and rules communicated by faculty, staff, and campus signage for the protection of all persons and property.  Refer to the Student Guide for information on after-hours access, parking, and classroom & computer labs.​

Welding & Fabrication Labs:

  • These points apply to Cambridge Campus Labs: A1340 & A1517-A/B/C/D & A1512/1515
  • There will be NO access to the welding and fabrication labs outside of the regularly scheduled class hours without the prior approval by the Professor responsible for the delivery of the course.
  • All projects must have the prior approval of the Professor responsible for the delivery of the course.
  • No food or drink is allowed to be consumed in these labs.​

Required Equipment, Supplies, and Texts

Students will be required to purchase supplies, textbooks, and learning packages as outlined on a list in the bookstore for the welding programs, and as provided by faculty at the outset of the course(s). Students will also be required to purchase mandatory tools and equipment for shop/lab classes as detailed in Required Equipment, Supplies, and Texts above.

​Machine Operation and Safety

Machine operation and safety will be provided by the faculty responsible for the delivery of each course, as necessary. Students will be expected to sign and acknowledge their machine operation and safety training with the course Professor.​

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

All students are required to follow the PPE requirements specified for each lab, shop and or other campus space.  Students must also comply with additional PPE requirements and safety measures that may be communicated by faculty, building signage, and or college staff. Other rules may be set by supervisory faculty/staff in shops and labs.


Program Technology Requirements

Program technology requirements are posted on the program web page. Students in hybrid delivery courses will require a device, webcam functionality, and reliable Internet access. 

Student Engagement

Conestoga 101

The Student Engagement Department is here to help you transition to the Conestoga College experience, connect with your community, and build your skills. 

Start your college experience by completing Conestoga 101 (CON0101) on eConestoga, a mandatory course for all new full-time students that will take you approximately one hour to complete. CON0101 provides an overview of the supports, services, and opportunities available to you throughout your time at Conestoga. Make sure you complete it early on in the term, as it contains valuable information that will help you transition to Conestoga.

​​Student Feedback

​Student feedback is an essential component of our continuous improvement process. Our opportunities for student feedback include:

Ontario College Student Experience Survey

All college programs in the province are evaluated using the Ontario College Student Experience Survey. This survey is conducted each academic year in select classes - every student is invited to participate in each year of their program. Strategic goals to improve the programs are developed from these results. This data and other data specific to the campus and the program/school are collected so that Conestoga College can continually improve quality.

Student Appraisal of Teaching (SAT)

The Student Appraisal of Teaching (SAT) allows direct feedback from students on teaching for a particular course. Completion of the SAT forms give teachers and academic managers valuable information to use for the improvement of teaching at Conestoga.

The SAT process has two components: the Early Course Check-in and the Full-SAT. The Early Course Check-in is 8-12 questions, occurs during week 10 of classes and provides early feedback to faculty about the student experience within their classroom. The Full-SAT is 43 questions and occurs late in the semester; a summary of the results goes to the faculty member and their academic manager. Typically, about one-quarter of the faculty is appraised per term. All full-time faculty have a SAT review at least once every two years. Part-time faculty may be reviewed more frequently. 

Program Advisory Committees (PACs)

Program Advisory Committees (PACs) provide the necessary link between Conestoga and the community it serves. PACs operate in an advisory capacity to Conestoga administration with the objective to keep Conestoga responsive to current and future workforce needs, trends or opportunities in industry and the marketplace.

All post-secondary education programs of study at Conestoga, both full-time and part-time, which lead to an employment related credential, or are approved by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities (MCU), will be associated with a PAC, with the exception of apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs. For any program not leading to an employment related credential, such as foundation programs, PACs are optional.

At the beginning of each year, the coordinator(s) of the program will ask for student volunteers. The coordinator(s) will select which student(s) will represent the program at PAC. Student attendees are important members of the PAC and are expected to be present at all meetings and are responsible for preparing and submitting a report based on guidelines provided by the program coordinator.

Students who participate in PACs will receive credit on their Co-Curricular Record (CCR) . Your CCR is an official document, complementary to your academic transcript, which recognizes and records learning that you have achieved through approved Co-curricular experiences at Conestoga.

College-wide Policies and Procedures

​​Student Protection Acknowledgement

A Student Protection Acknowledgement confirmation pop-up will appear when a student logs into the Student Portal on a yearly basis. This will direct students to policies and procedures relevant to their academic responsibilities. All Conestoga College wide academic policies and procedures are listed on the college website under "About Conestoga", "Policies and Procedures". 

Students are advised to review and comply with all policies and procedures, including the following:         
  • Academic Dispute and Resolution Policy & Procedure
  • Academic Offences Policy & Procedure ​
  • Clearance of Academic Deficiency Policy & Procedure
  • Convocation Procedure
  • Co-operative Education Policy
  • Discontinuance Procedure
  • Evaluation of Student Learning Policy & Procedure
  • Grading Procedure
  • Program and Course Withdrawal and Refund Procedure/International Student Withdrawal and Refund Procedure
  • Readmission Procedure
  • Religious Holiday Policy & Procedure
  • Student Expectations for Online Engagement
  • Student Feedback Policy
  • Student Fees Policy & Student Fee Invoicing and Payment Procedure
  • Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy & Procedure

Students must follow all of the policies and procedures for Conestoga College and it is expected that faculty will accept, fulfil and enforce these standards.​​ 

Web-based Tools

​Program courses may use web-based services with data centres outside of Canada. Students may be expected to complete assessments where information is transmitted outside of Canada. Students who do not wish to submit their information to other countries have the right to opt-out. It is the responsibility of the student to notify the instructor if they, in the first week of term or at the time assignment details are provided, wish to submit an alternate assignment.

Course examinations may be administered through a remote proctoring service to assure academic integrity. Ensure that you meet the system requirements that will allow the recording of your computer screen, webcam, and microphone.

Accommodation Disclaimer

​Conestoga College provides an equitable environment where all students have the opportunity to participate in College life. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Conestoga recognizes its responsibility and legal obligation to provide education, information and services in an accessible manner.

Conestoga's Accessible Learning services provide support for students with permanent and temporary disabilities who feel they are encountering barriers to learning. They work with students to understand the impact of a disability in the college environment and will help develop a success plan that considers student goals and required academic accommodations. Accessible Learning will also communicate necessary accommodations to professors on behalf of the student. 

To consult with an Accessibility Advisor about accommodations please make an appointment by emailing accessibility@conestogac.on.ca or calling 519-748-5220 ext. 3232.

Exceptions for non-accessibility focused issues need to be consulted on with your professor. Final approval for exceptions unrelated to academic accommodations rests with the program chair.

Program Handbook Revision Log

​Date: July 16, 2023
​Type of Revision: Annual revision

​Date: July 16, 2022
​Type of Revision: Annual revision

​Date: July 16, 2021
​Type of Revision: Annual revision

Date: July 10, 2020
​Type of Revision: Annual revision

Date: July 2, 2019
​Type of Revision: Annual review and revision

Date: July 5, 2018
​Type of Revision: Annual review, Attendance and Evaluation edits

Date: May 29, 2017
​Type of Revision: Personnel Changes, Supplemental Test policy (4.3), After Hours Access (6.1)

Date: April 19, 2016
Type of Revision: Personnel Changes, Tool List update, Welding Program Transfer Rules explained​

Date: June 4, 2015​ 
​Type of Revision: Formatting & AODA cleanup

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