About Metal Fabricator (fitter) Apprenticeship in Niagara College

Do you possess mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity and enjoy seeing the results of your work?

As a Metal Fabricator (Fitter) you will have the knowledge and expertise needed to design, create, assemble, fit and install steel or other metal components for use in buildings, bridges, tanks, towers, boilers, pressure vessels and other similar structures and products.

Highlights

• Complete 720 hours of college instruction and approximately four years of on-the-job training as a paid trainee.

• State-of-the-art facilities and curriculum that combines theoretical learning with practical, hands-on training that is grounded in three decades of apprenticeship in-school training.

• Individual student attention as a result of supportive professors and small class sizes.

• Graduates can seek employment in a variety of industries including manufacturing, heavy machinery, auto, medical, food, ship building and construction.

Career Opportunities

• Metal fabricator
• Plater
• Platework fitter
• Shipfitter or shipfitter apprentice
• Structural steel fitter

The Benefits of Apprenticeship

• The Province of Ontario is facing a large shortage of skilled labour.
• A certified journeyperson earns a good wage.
• Approximately 18 per cent of skilled workers are self-employed.
• There is, and will continue to be, a demand for highly skilled tradespeople.
• Majority of tuition for the in-school training is paid for by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

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

Niagara college Highlights

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.