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College Certificate - Welding Techniques (WTQ1S)

Fanshawe College

St. Thomas — St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada

Study Level
Certificate · 1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
May 2027
Tuition Fee
CAD 16,128
Application Fee
CAD 100
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Welding Techniques is a one-year Ontario College Certificate program with two academic levels, including a mandatory work placement. At the completion of the program, students will be 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 completion of this program. Students must be able to lift a bulk mass of 18 kg (40 lbs) and have the ability to dismantle and assemble large pieces of equipment. Students must be capable of working with small and delicate instruments and is required to have a high degree of fine and gross motor control. They will be exposed to topics including health and safety, blueprint reading and sketching, applied math, communication, shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding, introduction to computers and all position pipe welding. The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to: Health & Safety: Perform work responsibly and safely in compliance with applicable regulations and standards. Mathematics: Perform trade-related mathematical calculations and technical measurements using appropriate tools and devices. Engineering Drawings: Interpret engineering drawings. Welding Theory: Describe the fundamentals of common welding processes. Welding Applications: Demonstrate common weld applications and post-weld operations. Thermal Cutting and Gouging Theory: Describe the fundamentals of common thermal cutting and gouging processes. Thermal Cutting Applications: Demonstrate common thermal cutting and gouging processes. Process Quality: Describe the various elements of weld quality. Pattern and Template Development: Create patterns and templates for a variety of shapes. Fabrication and Machine Operation: Fabricate shop projects using engineering drawings.
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Field of study
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Credential
1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
CAD 16,128
Application fee
CAD 100
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
May 2027, May 2028, May 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

St. Thomas

St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada

120 Bill Martyn Parkway

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
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About the Institution

Fanshawe College is a comprehensive college serving the greater London region by providing flexible learning arrangements and experiential education opportunities developed in response to labour market needs. One of Ontario’s largest colleges - with four campuses in London, Simcoe, St. Thomas and Woodstock - Fanshawe serves close to half a million people with a promise to educate, engage, empower and excite. They offer more than 200 degree, diploma, certificate and apprenticeship programs to 43,000 students each year, helping people unlock their potential and achieve success in a variety of di...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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