This presentation highlights the impact of skills competitions in shaping Alberta’s next generation of trades professionals. Through Red Deer Polytechnic’s involvement, Skills Canada Alberta (SCA) promotes excellence in technical training, aligns education with real-world industry needs, and elevates the profile of skilled trades.

Chris Browton 
Executive Director 
Skills Canada/Alberta

Welding Industry Day June 2025

Welding Industry Day June 2025

A Novel metric for Quantifying fluidity in welding wires

Methodology to improve fluidity of welding wires

Advancements in Weld-Brazing Technology for Joining Lightweight Alloys in the Automotive Industry

Innovative Weld-Brazing Techniques for Enhanced Joint Performance in Lightweight Automotive Alloys.

An Introduction to Nuclear Power Construction Codes and Standards

The audience will receive an overview of nuclear power generation technologies, nuclear construction Codes and standards, and a few case studies related to entering the industry.

CSA Structural Design and Welding Requirements

Ensuring Structural Integrity and Public Safety Through CSA Weld Design Standards, CWB Certification, and Risk Mitigation in Canadian Construction Projects.

Presentations

CWB Electrode Certification to CSA W48 Ensuring Quality in the Oil & Gas Industry

Review of CWB certification process for welding consumables under CSA W48 and the strategic benefits of choosing CWB-certified electrodes in the Oil and Gas Industry.

Design of a Low-cost Automated Plasma Cutting System

This presentation will review the steps in designing an automated cutting system, in a way that a typical fabricator with limited experience in automation can implement themselves.

Field Heat Treatment Technician Trade Program Development

Establishing Standards in Field Heat Treatment Across Canada

Handheld Laser Beam Welding (HLBW)

Exploring the Potential of Handheld Laser Beam Welding: Versatile, Precise, and Industry-Ready