About Mechanical Technician – Welder-fitter in Canadore College
Skilled welders are highly sought after and well paid. Learn the specialized skills of the trade on industry-standard machines in our 4,700 sq. ft. lab. You will learn multiple welding processes at one of the 33 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
What You Learn
- Welding theory and practice
- 3D modelling
- Metallurgy and rigging
- Layout and fitting
- Manufacturing quality control and assurance
- Blue print reading
Academic qualification equivalents
- Class 12 passed students from a recognized board including CBSE, CISCE or a state board
- All India Senior School Certificate or Higher Secondary Certificate/Standard 12 or Indian School Certificate (Year 12) as recognized qualifications
English language requirements (one of the below):
IELTS: You must have a minimum overall band score of 5.5 on the Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or equivalent accepted English language proficiency test to be admitted to a postsecondary program at the college.
Please note, some Whitireia degree level programmes require a higher level of English language competence.
TOEFL iBT : 60 - 90
PTE: 40 - 65
Canadore College Highlights
| Type of College |
Public |
| Establishment Year |
1972 |
| Number of Campuses |
4 |
| Mode of Instruction |
Campus, Hybrid, and Online |
| International Intake |
150+ |
| Test Scores Accepted |
TOEFL, IELTS |
| Medium of Instruction |
English |
Canadore College Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
| Course |
Tuition Fee/year (in USD) |
| Business Management |
10712.54 |
| Civil Engineering (3 year diploma) |
10712.54 |
| Environmental Management(PG) |
13701.37 |
| Supply Chain Management(PG) |
10411 |
Other Expenses
| Particulars |
Estimated Cost(in USD) |
| On-Campus residence(North Bay) |
8,700 - 10,500 |
| Of-campus residence |
12,500 - 14,500 |
| Books and Supplies |
1000 -3000 |
| Personal Expenses(per week) |
200 - 800 |
