Canadian Welding Bureau News

Winners of R.M. Gooderham Bursaries and Scholarships

The CWB Group Board of Directors has established the R.M. Gooderham Bursary and Scholarship Program named after the founder and the first General Manager of the Canadian Welding Bureau, Ron M. Gooderham.

The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance to students at the college and university level who show academic excellence and a desire to pursue a career in the welding fabrication industry.

Each bursary is valued at $2000 and scholarships at $2500. The Scholarship Review Committee reviewed 18 applications for bursaries and 5 for scholarships.

Bursary winners are:
Brian Petty, College of North Atlantic		Chris Boyes. SAIT
Brett M. Stefanic, Northern College		Rachel Smith, SAIT
Murray Geerlinks, Conestoga College		Lane Sieben, SAIT
Mile Willman, Conestoga College		Eric Lau, SAIT
Curtis Brown, Conestoga College		Thomas Walker, SAIT
Scholarship winners are:
D’Arcy O’Connor, University of Waterloo
Marcel Zulic, University of Alberta

R.M. Gooderham Bursary/Scholarship awards presentation at the CWA Toronto Chapter Student Appreciation Night on April 15, 2003. From left to right: Richard Bonneau, General Manager, GCIL; D'Arcy O'Connor, Student, University of Waterloo; Curtis Brown, Student, Conestoga College; Mike Willman, Student, Conestoga College; and Craig Martin, Manager, Ontario Region, CWB

Congratulations to all winners.

New Seminars

In order to respond to industry’s training needs the Gooderham Centre for Industrial Learning (GCIL) will introduce three new one day seminars in August 2003 on the following topics:

• Application of W59
• Welding Symbols
• Welding Procedure Data Sheet preparation and use

The purpose of these seminars is to help welding personnel understand and implement welding standards to improve quality and productivity.

For more information contact GCIL at (905) 542-2176 or fax (905) 542-1837, or visit www.cwbgroup.org.

International Recognition for Welding Engineer, Technologist, Specialist and Practitioner

The Canadian Welding Bureau, Canada’s International Institute of Welding (IIW) Authorised National Body (ANB) has initiated granting accreditation to four levels of welding professionals through the administration of the IIW Curriculum Programs. There is an opportunity for those already working in the industry to have their qualifications recognized under the international system. These individuals can apply to the ANB for diplomas issued under the transition arrangements for Canada based on experience and previous education. Schools can seek accreditation by the ANB for the international curriculum programs to offer the IIW diploma to their students. Benefits of the IIW qualification:

• IIW guidelines are recognized throughout the world
• Your skills and knowledge are featured
• You are part of the world’s best in welding
• Access to global business opportunities
• Lifetime validity

For qualification requirements and an application call today Canadian Welding Bureau (905) 542-1312, 1-800-844-6790 or visit our website at www.cwbgroup.org