About Welding And Fabrication Technician in Cambrian College

Working in the College's welding lab, you will take metal fabrication projects from the engineering drawing stage through cutting and forming processes to the welding and inspection phase. You have the option to start your apprenticeship and will also have unique opportunities to put your welding skills into practice by working on real community and applied research projects.

Program Highlights

• 2 years – 4 semesters
• Upon successful completion of our program, your diploma equates to the three levels of theory required towards your apprenticeship Certificate of Qualification.
• Opportunities to participate in applied research projects
• Real-world experience using industry-standard equipment in the College's welding lab to take projects from concept to finished product

4D Learning Opportunities

Ontario Technological Skills Competition – Each year, select Cambrian Welding students compete in this provincial competition against other college students and apprentices.

Pedestrian bridge for Rotary Park – Students worked alongside industry partner Lopes Mechanical to build a 50-foot long bridge for a park in Sudbury.

Material handling loop – Students helped to build components of an industrial training circuit used by Cambrian's Millwright students.

Nature observation deck for Rotary Park – Students volunteered 900 hours to construct a fully-galvanized metal deck for a park in Sudbury.

Optional Paid Co-Op

Our program features an optional, paid co-op directly related to your program of study. During this work-integrated learning experience, you’ll apply your skills and knowledge in an actual work environment, giving you industry training that you can showcase to potential employers when you graduate.

You will be required to complete work preparation sessions prior to the work term to help you develop an industry-specific resume and effective interviewing skills. Cambrian’s Career Centre will support you through this process and will also help you to source and apply for placement opportunities.

International students: Study permits prohibit international students from participating in optional co-ops. However, if you are an international student and are interested in work-integrated learning opportunities, visit Cambrian’s Career Centre to discuss available options with a career advisor. Opportunities may include volunteer positions or part-time or full-time jobs during academic breaks and/or during the academic year.

Employment Opportunities

Employment opportunities in welding and fabrication may exist in any industry where metal fabrication and maintenance are performed, for example:

• Steel fabrication plants
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Pulp and paper mills
• Mines
• Refineries
• Trades Unions

Academic qualification equivalents

• Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII): 60% or higher in relevant subjects.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS:  6.0 (no band under 5.5)
• TOEFL: 550 (paper based test) 80 (internet based test)
• PTE: 58 (minimum 51 in each component)

Cambrain College Highlights

What it costs to study at Cambrian College: Fees & Expenses

Candidates will incur the education cost as tabulated below. The expenses range given below is for each semester for students enrolled for full-time courses.