Program Overview

Mechanical Technician – Welder-Fitter

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

Admissions Requirements

• OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U
• If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency.

Curriculum - Techniques - 30 Weeks / Technician - 42 Weeks

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

Tuition Fees

– 42 weeks – Ontario College Diploma

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

– 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

– 30 weeks – Ontario College Certificate

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

– 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

What You Need

• 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.
• 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

• 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 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
• View course outlines
• Find out more about General Education program requirements here.