School of Trades and Technology
Mechanical Technician – Welder-Fitter
42 weeks – Ontario College Diploma
30 weeks – Ontario College Diploma
Learn multiple welding processes and prepare for CWB exams
Overview
Skilled welders are highly sought after and well paid. Learn the specialized skills of the trade on industry-standard machines in our 4,700 sq. ft. lab. You will learn multiple welding processes at one of the 33 individual welding stations, including shield metal arc welding (SMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), gas metal arc (GMAW) and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), FUSION welding, brazing, and cutting techniques. Skills learned are highly transferable and versatile as welding is used in several trades including electrical and automotive. Graduates will have completed all position welding training and possible Canadian Welding Bureau Certification.
Flexible Exit Option – receive a Welder-Fitter Mechanical Techniques Ontario College Certificate after 30 weeks.
NOTE: Successful completion is equivalent to Level 1 Apprenticeship in-class portion.
Your Future Career
- Welding and fabrication
- Repair shops
- Mining
- Iron Worker
- Pipe welding
What You Learn
- Welding theory and practice
- 3D modelling
- Metallurgy and rigging
- Layout and fitting
- Manufacturing quality control and assurance
- Blue print reading
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U
If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency. You must have a minimum overall band score of 5.5 on the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or equivalent accepted English language proficiency test to be admitted to a postsecondary program at the college. Notwithstanding the above, the English proficiency standards required to obtain Study Permits and Temporary Resident Visas from Canadian Embassies vary around the world. The higher English language proficiency standard will apply.
The Student Direct Stream (SDS) is an expedited study permit processing program for those who are applying to study in Canada at a post-secondary designated learning institution (DLI). The language requirement is more stringent than listed above, as such an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or higher in each language skill: listening, reading, writing and speaking is required.
For more information on the Student Direct Stream (SDS) program please see:
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1
| WFP015 | Blueprint Reading I |
| WFP020 | Welding Theory I |
| WFP025 | Practical Operations - Shop |
| WFP030 | Trade Calculations - Basic |
| WFP036 | Layout and Fitting I |
| CMM125 | College Communication |
| PFN100 | Personal Finance (Inclass) |
Semester 2
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online (WF Sem 2) |
| WFP200 | Blueprint Reading II |
| WFP220 | Welding Theory II |
| WFP230 | Practical Operations II - Shop |
| WFP240 | Trade Calculations II |
| WFP250 | Layout and Fitting II |
| WFP260 | Welding Robotics I |
Semester 3
| WFP300 | Welding Metallurgy I |
| WFP320 | Quality Project Management System |
| WFP073 | Materials Handling |
| WFP053 | Industry Projects |
| WFP360 | Welding Robotics II |
| SLD100 | Solidworks I |
| PSY123 | Applied Psychology |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
2019-2020 – 42 weeks – Ontario College Diploma
Commerce Court Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5440.5 | $1046.72 - 1186.72 | - | - | $6627.22 |
2019-2020 – 42 weeks – Ontario College Diploma
Commerce Court Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $24845.94 | $1696.72 - 1773.72 | - | - | $26619.66 |
2019-2020 – 30 weeks – Ontario College Certificate
Commerce Court Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2720.24 | $1046.72 - 1186.72 | - | - | $3906.96 |
2019-2020 – 30 weeks – Ontario College Certificate
Commerce Court Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12422.97 | $1696.72 - 1773.72 | - | - | $14196.69 |
What You Need - Recommended
What You Need - Recommended
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
You will also need:
- Safety Toe Boots - apx. $60.00
- Pro Safety Glasses - apx. $11.00
- Calculator with Sin, Cos, Tan - apx. $20.00
- Math Set - apx. $5.00
- ¼” Graph Paper - apx. $3.00
- Tool Box (6” x 16”) - apx. $75.00–100.00
- Set Tip Cleaners
- Measuring Tape, 12-16 foot, imperial/metric
- Chipping hammer
- Pro Welding / Cutting Goggles
- Flint Lighter
- Wire Brush (#188)
- Slip-lock jointed pliers, 8”
- Welding mitts or gloves
Certification/Accreditation
Certification/Accreditation
Ontario College Diploma
Student have the option to complete their practical test with the Canadian Welding Bureau to obtain their welding tickets.
Ontario College Certificate
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.
