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Diploma of Welding and Fabrication Technician

Cambrian College

  • Sudbury, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Cambrian College campus

About the program

A two-year diploma in welding, Fabrication, Detailing and millwrighting.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: no
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied understanding of Ontario College Diploma in Welding and Fabrication Technician. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

  • Welder
  • Welder/fabricator
  • Welder/fitter
  • Welder/setter
  • Level 2 welding inspector
  • Technical advisor
  • Thermite welder
  • Manufacturing
  • Construction
  • Mining equipment
  • Pipelines
  • Shipbuilding
  • Aerospace

Curriculum

  • Four semesters: fitting
  • Layout and blueprint reading
  • Welding theory and practice
  • Metallurgy
  • Weld inspection and MCAW
  • FCAW and TIG processes
  • PlasmaCAM pattern development
  • Distortion and non-destructive testing
  • Then steel detailing in Inventor
  • Fabrication
  • Rigging and advanced welding
  • Plus electives.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent
  • Or mature student status
  • Usually with Grade 12 English (C) or (U) plus programme prerequisites such as Grade 12 mathematics
  • Advanced diplomas follow the same entry rules. International applicants show English proficiency (IELTS 6.0
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Duolingo 105)
  • Additional academic criteria: OSSD or equivalent
  • Grade 12 English (C) or (U)
  • Mature student accepted.

Accepted academic background

OSSD (30 credits) or equivalent, or mature student status, usually with Grade 12 English (C) or (U), programme prerequisites on each page (for example Practical Nursing has extra benchmarks)

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT Not published
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed Application
  • Official Academic Transcripts
  • Passport or Identity Document
  • Secondary School Completion Evidence
  • Proof of Funds for Study Permit

How to apply

  1. Review the Welding and Fabrication Technician admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the institution's international admissions service. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$16,469 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$2,000 CAD

Program details

CampusSudbury (Barry Downe Road campus)
Faculty or schoolSchool of Skilled Trades
DepartmentSchool of Skilled Trades
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value87
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship notePotential Cambrian College scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Welding and Fabrication Technician. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    3 Sept 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Applications closed

    3 Sept 2026

    Closed

  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Applications closed

    3 Sept 2026

    Closed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.