Welding and Fabrication Techniques
Learn using the latest technology.
- Option to complete the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Qualification of Welding Procedures test for different forms of welding (shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, and flux-cored arc)
- All classes are taught in the Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence (ACCE) facility which is fully outfitted with the most up-to-date equipment and tools
- 3 semester delivery model allows for a student to continue working part-time or full-time as the weekly timetable is approximately 16 hours per week
Program Availability and Schedule
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Spring 2024
Yes
Fall 2024
Yes
Spring 2025
No
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Program Summary
Credential
Program Delivery
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School
Campus
Work Integrated Learning
The one-year Welding and Fabrication Techniques Ontario College Certificate program provides foundation skills to gain entry-level employment in the welding industry.
Participate in a combination of theory and shop work, and learn metal fabrication techniques and welding, acquiring a solid foundation of principles for the field....(read more)
Overview
Learn using the latest technology.
The one-year Welding and Fabrication Techniques Ontario College Certificate program provides foundation skills to gain entry-level employment in the welding industry.
Participate in a combination of theory and shop work, and learn metal fabrication techniques and welding, acquiring a solid foundation of principles for the field.
All classes are taught in Algonquin College`s state-of-the-art Algonquin Centre for Construction Excellence (ACCE) facility, where you have the opportunity to use up-to-date equipment and learn about advanced technology in the welding and fabrication field, including:
- gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW)
- shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
- gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
Learn metallurgy, and joint and metal preparation. Gain the ability to take technical measurements using the right tools, set up and safely operate equipment for various processes, and read and interpret blueprints and welding specifications.
You also have the opportunity to take additional welding qualifications throughout the program. You can complete the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Qualification of Welding Procedures test for different forms of welding. These can include shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, and flux-cored arc. These can be used in one or more positions.
Graduates may find work in a variety of different positions in the welding field:
- machine shops
- fabrication facilities
- manufacturing companies
- ship repair
- mining
SUCCESS FACTORS
This program is well-suited for students who:
- Thrive in an active, hands-on learning environment.
- Enjoy working independently and as a member of a team.
- Are interested in mechanical processes.
Courses
Programs at Algonquin College are delivered using a variety of instruction modes. Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode which combines classroom sessions with virtual learning activities. Upon registration, each full-time student is provided an Algonquin email account which is used to communicate important information about program or course events.
Code:
GED2012
Course Name:
Achieving Success in the 21st Century
Course Description:
Rapid changes in technology have created new employment and business opportunities that challenge each of us to find our place as citizens i... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
MAT8584
Course Name:
Mathematics
Course Description:
Welders regularly measure, and calculate distances, areas and volumes. Students develop the skills to efficiently add, subtract, multiply an... + Read More
Hours:
28.0
Code:
WEL1011
Course Name:
Welding Techniques Lab
Course Description:
Students demonstrate and practise various types of basic welding, including gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and shielded metal arc welding (... + Read More
Hours:
112.0
Code:
WEL1013
Course Name:
Welding Techniques
Course Description:
Basic welding and fabrication concepts are explored. Students learn about the assembly of various components, including the storage, safe ha... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
DRA1022
Course Name:
Mechanical Engineered Drawings
Course Description:
Interpretation skills for blueprints and layouts related to the welding and fabrication field are established. Students learn how to read an... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
WEL1021
Course Name:
Welding Fabrication Lab I
Course Description:
Students use a variety of hand and power tools to produce welding projects. They practise gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) on steel and stain... + Read More
Hours:
112.0
Code:
WEL1022
Course Name:
Welding Fabrication Theory I
Course Description:
Welding processes, including gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) and shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), are introduced. Students are also instru... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
WEL1023
Course Name:
Metallurgy and Distortion
Course Description:
Understanding metallurgy is critical to the success of a welder. Students examine characteristics, attributes, and composition of metals thr... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
ENL1813T
Course Name:
Communications I
Course Description:
Communication remains an essential skill sought by employers, regardless of discipline or field of study. Using a practical, vocation-orient... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Code:
WEL1033
Course Name:
Welding Fabrication Lab II
Course Description:
Students apply advanced skills and knowledge to various welding and fabrication projects. They perform gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) with ... + Read More
Hours:
112.0
Code:
WEL1034
Course Name:
Welding Fabrication Theory II
Course Description:
Welding authorities, such as the Canadian Standards Association (CSA), the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) and the American Welding Society (A... + Read More
Hours:
42.0
Careers & Pathways
Careers
Graduates may find work in a broad variety of industries including machine shops, fabrication and manufacturing companies, ship repair, mining, building construction and welding inspection.
Pathways
Please use our Pathways tool to search for pathway options.
Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Work safely and in accordance with all relevant legislation, regulations, guidelines and procedures.
- Read and interpret blueprints and welding specifications.
- Identify and select materials and processes for fabrication projects.
- Perform basic technical measurements using appropriate tools.
- Use shop tools and equipment for the manufacture and repair of components to required specifications.
- Work both independently and as a team member within established practices and procedures in a shop environment.
- Set up and safely operate equipment for various welding processes.
- Assess weld quality and implement corrective action where required.
- Set up and operate equipment for Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) applications and perform these in a variety of positions.
- Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.
Tuition & Fees
Get an idea of how much each semester will cost with our Tuition and Fee Estimator.
2023/2024 Academic Year
Tuition and related ancillary fees for this program can be viewed by using the Tuition and Fees Estimator tool at www.algonquincollege.com/fee-estimator.
Further information on fees can be found by visiting the Registrar`s Office website at www.algonquincollege.com/ro.
Fees are subject to change.
Additional program related expenses include:
- The program incidental fees include personal protective equipment (hearing protection, gloves and a welding shield) and textbooks.
- Students may choose to complete external Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Qualification of Welding Procedures test for different types of welding (shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc or gas tungsten arc) in one or more position (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead). The additional fees for CWB qualification testing are the responsibility of the student.
- Students are responsible for parking and locker fees, if applicable.
- All students are responsible to supply their own CSA-approved leather, steel toe work boots. Any other types of footwear are not acceptable.
Admissions Requirements
All applicants must satisfy both College Eligibility and Program Eligibility requirements.
College Eligibility
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR
- Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
- General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
- Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change) will be charged.
Program Eligibility
- English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent)
- Mathematics, Grade 12 (MAP4C or equivalent)
- Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject-specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
- IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT) Overall 80, with a minimum of 20 in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 110, minimum of 110 in Literacy and no score below 95.
Not sure if you meet all of the requirements? Academic Upgrading may be able to help with that: https://www.algonquincollege.com/access/.
Should the number of qualified applicants exceed the number of available places, applicants will be selected on the basis of their proficiency in English and mathematics.
Application Information
WELDING AND FABRICATION TECHNIQUES
Program Code 1507X01FWO
Applications to full-time day programs must be submitted with official transcripts showing completion of the academic admission requirements through:
ontariocolleges.ca
60 Corporate Court
Guelph, Ontario N1G 5J3
1-888-892-2228
Students currently enrolled in an Ontario secondary school should notify their Guidance Office prior to their online application at www.ontariocolleges.ca.
Applications for Fall Term and Winter Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.
International applicants please visit this link for application process information: https://algonquincollege.force.com/myACint/.
For further information on the admissions process, contact:
Registrar`s Office
Algonquin College
1385 Woodroffe Ave
Ottawa, ON K2G 1V8
Telephone: 613-727-0002
Toll-free: 1-800-565-4723
TTY: 613-727-7766
Fax: 613-727-7632
Contact: https://www.algonquincollege.com/ro
Additional Information
Program Resources
Apply directly to this program through OntarioColleges.ca or our International Application Portal. Welding theory courses are hybrid, students are required to have a laptop to successfully complete the work. Laptops can be borrowed from the college if needed.
This program has a Fall and Spring intake.