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Diploma of Welding Technician
- Welland, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Two-year diploma in welding technology with inspection, Codes and fabrication.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Welding Technician. Apply concepts related to four-term programme covering trade calculations in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.
Career outcomes
- Welder in construction
- Manufacturing
- Pipe
- Pressure vessel or shipbuilding
- Aviation welding technician
- Fabrication estimator
- Metal fabricator apprentice
- Quality control inspector
- Welder fitter
- Welding product sales associate
Curriculum
- Four-term programme covering trade calculations
- Engineering drawings
- Welding and cutting processes
- Layout and fabrication
- Shielded metal arc and semi-automatic welding
- Weld quality
- Inspection
- Codes and standards
- Metallurgy
- Rigging
- Destructive and non-destructive examination
- Pipe and pressure vessel welding and gas tungsten arc welding.
Entry requirements
Academic
- OSSD or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C or U) plus a successful audition
- Grade/context: Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C or U or equivalent)
- Some programmes add Mathematics
- Sciences or an audition/portfolio
- No overall minimum average published for most diploma/certificate programmes (Pharmacy Technician and similar: 60% in required courses).
Accepted academic background
OSSD or equivalent with Grade 12 English, Mathematics, Sciences, Audition or portfolio for some programmes.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 105
- Cambridge 169
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Previous Qualification Certificate
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable)
- Portfolio (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Check the programme and its intake on Program Availability. Apply online and pay the 150 CAD non-refundable application fee. Upload the secondary diploma and transcript
- Certified translations and language proof where required. Receive the Offer of Admission and pay the deposit shown on the Estimated Fees Invoice. Confirm the programme in MyNC to receive the Letter of Acceptance and Provincial Attestation Letter. Apply for the study permit
- Pay first-term tuition and send the permit to the international team.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,550 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $150 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Welland Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Trades |
| Department | Welding Technician |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Niagara College publishes scholarships and awards for selected programs, Some are automatically considered while others require applications. International eligibility must be checked for the specific award. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
May 2027
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Program starts
September 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $17,550 CAD per year. The application fee is $150 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $16,150 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 58, Duolingo 105, Cambridge 169.