The graduate of the Wire Process Operator apprenticeship program is a certified journeyperson who will be able to: (1) be skillful in the fusing of metals using prescribed welding applications; (2) have a working knowledge of the welding equipment involved with the various welding procedures; (3) comprehend drawings; (4) have a thorough knowledge of metals and welding gases; (5) recognize defective welds, know the cause, and proper procedure for the repair of the defective area; (6) have a working knowledge of mathematics calculations pertaining to the trade; (7) be familiar with the work of other tradespeople in affiliated trades; and (8) perform assigned tasks in accordance with quality and production standards required by industry. Requirements for certification--including the content and delivery of technical training--are developed and updated by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board on the recommendation of Wire Process Operator Provincial Apprenticeship Committee. This course outline contains: (1) First Period Technical Training.