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undergraduate

Degree

College Diploma in Welding and Fabrication Technician

Course code: #0046

undergraduate

Degree

College Diploma in Welding and Fabrication Technician

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $13,750 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2-3 years

  • Min GPA

    60 out of 100

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-February-2022 2022-02-01
Fall-September 01-February-2023 2023-02-01

Overview

College Diploma in Welding and Fabrication Technician

Are you interested in learning how to become a welder or metal fabricator? This program might be right for you! 

This two-year program at Conestoga College covers all the theoretical and practical learning outcomes for levels 1 and 2 of the Metal Fabricator–Fitter (437A) and the Welder (456A) apprenticeship programs in Ontario. 

As a student in this program, you will learn to follow metal fabrication projects from the computer-aided engineering drawing (CAD) stage, through to the cutting and forming processes of piece parts, to the fitting, welding, and inspection of fabrications. 

You will use conventional and computer numerical controlled (CNC) fabrication equipment programmed using computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software. 

You also will develop welding skills that are in high demand with employers, in Conestoga's state-of-the-art facility, using modern equipment including skills related to the common arc welding processes such as :

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW or stick), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW or MIG), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW or TIG). 

If you decide to pursue an apprenticeship in either trade, you may be exempt from these levels of in-school training. 

You will be given opportunities to challenge welding skills qualification tests as required by the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB). (Extra fees payable to these external weld testing authorities will apply; these tests are optional.)

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$20,950

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $5,820
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,200
Tuition 1 person $13,750

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.55 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

80
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writing
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speaking
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reading

PTE

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Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Conestoga offers a language program for students whose English language skills are below the standard required for admission but have met all other admission criteria. 

For more details, visit this page.

Conestoga English LevelIELTS Academic
Overall Band
TOEFL iBTPearson Test of English
(PTE) Academic
Level 10-2.50-29 
Level 2

3.0-4.0

No band less than 2

30-45 
Level 3

4.5-5.0

No band less than 4.5

46-6036-45
Level 4

5.0-6.0

No band less than 5

61-7946-52
 
Direct entry to most diploma & certificate programs*

6.0

No band less than 5.5

8053-57
Direct entry to graduate certificate and degree programs**

6.5

No band less than 6

8858-60

Academic background and requirement

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status
  • Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications
  • Grade 11 Mathematics, C, M (U/C), or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics for Trades
  • Minimum cumulative average (English & Math) 60%

Career opportunities

  • Welder
  • Metal Fabricator - Fitter
  • Construction Boilermaker 
  • Ironworker
  • Welding Inspector
  • Welding Supervisor

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