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Diploma of Welding Techniques
- Owen Sound, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
One-year certificate teaching precise joining of metal with a range of welding methods.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: yes
What you will learn
- Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Welding Techniques. Apply concepts related to two-term programme covering trade calculations in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.
Career outcomes
- Construction
- Manufacturing or shipbuilding welder
- Welder or welder trainee
- Welder fabricator-fitter
- Welder fitter
Curriculum
- Two-term programme covering trade calculations
- Engineering drawings
- Health and safety
- Welding and cutting processes
- Layout and fabrication
- Shielded metal arc welding in flat positions
- Computer applications
- Workplace communication
- Mechanical repair technologies
- Semi-automatic welding
- Horizontal and vertical weld applications and weld quality.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Secondary school transcripts with proof of graduation
- Subjects taken and grades received
- Grade 12 English and Math credits
- Programme-specific prerequisites are listed on each programme page
- English proficiency proof required unless exempt (https://www.georgiancollege.ca/international/admissions/). IB diploma courses can meet Grade 12 requirements.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school graduation with Grade 12 English and Math credits (programme-specific requirements), IB diploma courses accepted.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79
- TOEFL PBT 550
- TOEIC 800
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 170
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Review the current entry requirements and availability for Certificate in Welding Techniques at Georgian College. Submit the online international admissions application for an eligible Georgian College intake. Upload the requested qualifications and English proficiency evidence and check additional program entry conditions. Pay the application fee according to the current institutional payment instructions. If admitted
- Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,171 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Owen Sound |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Skilled Trades and Apprenticeship |
| Department | Department of Welding Techniques |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
5 Apr 2027
142 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 5 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $18,171 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $22,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, TOEFL PBT 550, TOEIC 800, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 170.