Mechanical Technician – Welder-Fitter

42 weeks – Ontario College Diploma

30 weeks – Ontario College Certificate

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Learn multiple welding processes and prepare for CWB exams

Overview

 Upcoming Intakes: Fall 2025: Commerce Court – North Bay

Techniques - 30 Weeks / Technician - 42 Weeks

Skilled welders are highly sought after and well paid. Learn the specialized skills of the trade on industry-standard machines in our 6,312 sq. ft. lab. You will learn multiple welding processes at one of the 40 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
  • CNC operator/programmer

What You Learn

  • Welding theory and practice
  • 3D modelling
  • Metallurgy and rigging
  • Layout and fitting
  • Manufacturing quality control and assurance
  • Blue print reading

OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U

If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency.

View current English Language Proficiency Requirements.

Semester 1

CMM125 College Communication I
PFN100 Personal Finance
WFP015 Blueprint Reading I
WFP020 Welding Theory I
WFP025 Practical Operations - Shop
WFP030 Trade Calculations I
WFP073 Materials Handling

Semester 2

GENED General Education Elective - Online (WF Sem 2)
WFP036 Layout and Fitting I
WFP200 Blueprint Reading II
WFP220 Welding Theory II
WFP230 Practical Operations II - Shop
WFP240 Trade Calculations II
WFP260 Welding Robotics I

Semester 3

PSY123 Applied Psychology
SLD100 Solidworks I
WFP053 Industry Projects
WFP250 Layout and Fitting II
WFP300 Welding Metallurgy I
WFP320 Quality Project Management System
WFP360 Welding Robotics II

2025-26 – 42 weeks – Ontario College Diploma

Commerce Court Campus – Domestic
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $5440.5 $1587 - - $7027.5

2025-26 – 42 weeks – Ontario College Diploma

Commerce Court Campus – International
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $31095.06 $1975.5 - - $33070.56

2025-26 – 30 weeks – Ontario College Certificate

Commerce Court Campus – Domestic
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $2720.24 $1587 - - $4307.24

2025-26 – 30 weeks – Ontario College Certificate

Commerce Court Campus – International
Year Tuition Ancillary Fees Material Fee Trip Fee Total
1 $15547.54 $1975.5 - - $17523.04

Textbooks:

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts. 

Technology/Devices:

Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.

To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD

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

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 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.

View Program Vocational Learning Outcomes

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Find out more about General Education program requirements here.