FAQ
Do I need a computer?
As a mobile learning environment engaging our students in collaborative e-learning, students become skilled with technology used in the workplace. Students will need a computing device that meets the specifications outlined in our program. Please visit the BYOD page for computer specifications for our program.
Where will I be studying?
This apprenticeship program is offered in the LEED® Platinum Certified Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence (ACCE). The Centre offers 180,000 square feet of space that will allow for all construction and related design programs to be housed in a single location. This inter-professional space will encourage collaboration between disciplines and offer many integrated and cross-program learning opportunities for students.
Can this program be a pathway to an apprenticeship?
Graduates of this program may decide to pursue an apprenticeship after graduation. Having graduated from this program demonstrates to an employer (a potential sponsor) that you have a vested interest in pursuing a career in the trades. The Welding and Fabrication Techniques certificate also exempts you from Level 1 & 2 of the in-class portion of a Welding Apprenticeship (456A).
Where can I find out more information about Apprenticeships?
Algonquin College offers apprenticeship training in a number of different program areas. Click here to view more information about apprenticeships at Algonquin College. To find out more information about apprenticeship as a viable pathway and how to start an apprenticeship, please click here.
If you’re interested in finding out more about how to start an apprenticeship in the skilled trades, please visit some of the useful links below:
What type of job can I expect and what type of work will I be doing?
A welder is a skilled professional responsible for performing welding tasks according to Canadian Welder Bureau standards and specifications. Their duties typically include interpreting blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols to determine welding requirements, selecting appropriate welding processes and materials, and setting up and operating welding equipment safely and efficiently. A person with an apprenticeship certificate can expect to make between $80,000 – $110,000/year. To get an idea of what a career as an experienced welder looks like, check out this video on the Ottawa Construction Association Careers website. For even more career option ideas, visit the ocacareers.ca website.