The Welding and Fabrication Technician Undergraduate Diploma at St Lawrence College is engineered for aspiring professionals ready to meet the intricate demands of the modern welding industry. You will develop a sophisticated understanding of welding theory, materials, and quality control, preparing you for a field where evolving complexity requires both advanced theoretical knowledge and exceptional practical skill. This two-year program is ideal for students seeking a robust foundation in welding technology, positioning you for success in a vital and ever-advancing trade sector.
This full-time, on-campus program immerses you in practical application, covering essential skills from Shielded Metal Arc Welding and Gas Shielded Semi-Automatic Welding to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding and Thermal Cutting. You will engage with blueprint reading, applied drawing interpretation, and computer-aided design, culminating in a capstone project focused on automated and semi-automatic processes. Graduates are eligible for an Ontario College Diploma and meet the in-school training requirements for the Welder apprenticeship program, with opportunities to challenge for Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) certification.