Welding

Learn to repair metal parts and structures, fabricate components, and apply safe working practices using various welding and cutting equipment and techniques.

In this program, you learn how to permanently join pieces of metal by applying heat, using filler material, or using the fusion process. You join parts that are being manufactured, form part of a structure, or are damaged or worn.

You also learn various welding and cutting processes to join structural steel and cut metal in vessels, piping, and other components. Welders are good problem-solvers who have mechanical and mathematical aptitude and good planning skills.

In this program, you read and interpret blueprints and welding process specifications, gain knowledge of metallurgy and codes, and learn about the effectiveness of using different equipment for different welding processes.

Welding and metal fabrication are both two-year programs that share the same courses in the first year. Both programs offer strong apprenticeship tracks, and graduates from both programs often end up working side-by-side.

Work Experience

• Field experience is a mandatory credit course, providing you with the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills outside of the classroom.

• Opportunities are typically unpaid and last approximately 5 weeks.

• This program is eligible for an optional cooperative education (co-op) credit course between years one and two.

  • A co-op provides an opportunity for paid, full-time employment in a field related to your program.

  • Co-op takes place in the third term and must be a minimum of 12 weeks and 420 hours.

  • Our co-op program follows Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL) guidelines.

• Transportation, accommodations, and other costs related to work experience are your responsibility.

Choose NSCC

• Designed to meet the increasing demands of the welding and fabrication sector, the skills you learn are relevant to the needs of industry, now and in the future.

• This program places a high value on providing you with the skills and knowledge to work safely in industry. To prepare for employment, you participate in safety awareness courses.

Other Info

• Many employers in this industry require a current, official criminal record check as part of the hiring process. A conviction on your criminal record may impact your ability to secure employment.