Certificate in Welding Techniques

Canada

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What will I learn?

Students are provided with the theoretical and practical training to perform most basic welding techniques. At the completion of the program, students are eligible to test for welding tickets based on their level of expertise. It is expected that most of the graduates will be prepared to enter the workforce as a Welder following the successful completion of this program.

Students develop skills and knowledge in Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas metal Arc Welding, Flux Core Arc Welding, Metal Core Arc Welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Oxy-fuel fusion & Braze Welding, Oxy-fuel and Plasma Cutting, fabrication and layout techniques, heath and safety, metallurgy, blueprint reading and sketching, applied math, communications and introduction to computers.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  • perform work responsibly and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act;
  • interpret engineering drawings and blueprints and produce basic graphics required by industry;
  • recognize and understand use of welding symbols;
  • use layout and fabrication processes typical to the industry to determine correct form with accuracy;
  • select appropriate tools and devices to perform mathematical calculations and technical measurements for successful completion of a project;
  • perform weld applications utilizing Shielded Metal Arc(SMAW), Flux Core(FCAW) and Gas Metal Arc(GMAW – Mig Welding) welding equipment;
  • use welding techniques according to industry standards;
  • create high quality welds on various types of material and create joints in the flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions;
  • identify how to prevent weld defects and define procedures for correction to ensure weld quality;
  • communicate clearly, concisely, and correctly in the written, spoken and visual form that fulfils the purpose and meets the need of the audience;
  • contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of environmentally sustainable practices within the welding industry;
  • discover business skills and career opportunities that could lead to entrepreneurial opportunities.

Career opportunities

Graduates may find a range of occupations in the welding field, including manufacturing and fabricating, automotive and heavy equipment production, automation, and construction. Self-employment is another viable option upon graduation.

Which department am I in?

Georgian College

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
CAD$14,504.00 (8,79,617) per year
Housing fees Homestay With meals - 900 per month, Without meals - 600 per month

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Midland Campus

649 Prospect Blvd.,

Midland,

Ontario,

L4R 0G3, Canada

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
CAD$14,504.00 (8,79,617) per year
Housing fees Homestay With meals - 900 per month, Without meals - 600 per month

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Owen Sound Campus

1450 8th St. E.,

Owen Sound,

Ontario,

N4K 5R4, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must hold OSSD or equivalent with Grade 12 English (C or U).

Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing.

Applicants must meet ONE of the following criteria to meet Georgian’s language proficiency requirements:

  • TOEFL Internet-based test (IBT): 79
  • TOEFL Paper-based test: 550
  • IELTS Academic only: 6.0
  • YELT: 1-5
  • TOEIC: 800
  • Graduate of Level 8 of Georgian’s GAAS - English for Academic Purposes: 60% in certificate or completion of level 8 with 70% or higher
  • Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL): 60
  • Pearson Test of Academic English (PTE): 58
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 170

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Georgian College

Georgian College has recorded a consistently higher graduate employment rate than the provincial average for more than 20 years.

  • Ontario’s #1 co-op college with 6,200 employer partners
  • Seven well-connected and modern campuses in Ontario
  • 130+ market-driven programs 
  • Strong culture of entrepreneurship