Welding & Fabrication courses

About Welding Technician in Niagara College

Do you want to make a solid contribution to the structural development of industry facing a shortage of qualified skilled trade workers?

As a Welding Technician graduate you will work closely with engineers, will be skilled at determining cutting, fitting and welding sequences, and will have a thorough understanding of manufacturing codes and standards across a wide variety of industries.

Highlights

• Hands-on experiential learning in a state-of-the-art, full-size weld shop and fabrication lab, and accredited Canadian Welding Bureau and Technical Standards & Safety Authority test centre facility.

• Gain practical experience taking metal fabrication projects from engineering drawings through cutting and forming stages to welding processes.

• Gain an understanding of industry standard inspection procedures.

Career Opportunities

• Aviation welding technician
• Brazing machine operator
• Electric, gas shielded arc, maintenance, pipe, pressure vessel, or production welder
• Brazing machine operator
• Metal fabricator apprentice
• Quality control inspector
• Welder fitter
• Welder trainee
• Welding product sales associate

Academic qualification equivalents

• An overall average of 65% in the six Grade 12 (U) or (M) courses

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :    6 (No Individual band under 5.5)
• TOEFL    :    79 with 20 in Writing and 20 in Speaking
• PTE         :    53-57

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Niagara College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The cost of attendance includes tuition fees, accommodation costs, and other expenses. The tables mentioned below will help international students estimate their cost of living in Canada.

Niagara College Tuition Fee

The cost of attendance is different for international students studying at Niagara College than the domestic students.

Accommodation

NC provides many housing facilities to their students on both their campuses. Students can also consider renting rooms, houses or sublets along with other students who are looking for housemates.

International students also have the following options for stay while they study in Canada:

• Homestays- International students can reside with a Canadian family once they have received confirmation from them.
• Landing Pad- Niagara College Landing Pad accommodates International students for 30 days, including two meals per day. 

The college helps the new students with information and ease the adjustment process with the new country.

Other Expenses

A 500 CAD tuition deposit is required of all incoming and renewing students. A spot in the programme must be secured with this deposit. This charge is a component of the tuition fee, lowering the overall amount of tuition due.

Niagara College Admissions Application

Candidates that qualify for early admission are given preference (subject to programme capacity). Those who don't meet the requirements for early admission may still be eligible for admission through the competitive admissions process. The basic requirements, however, do not ensure admittance.

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