The Welding Techniques Undergraduate Certificate at Niagara College is designed for aspiring professionals eager to enter a high-demand skilled trade. You will develop the precise skills needed to fuse metal using a variety of advanced welding and cutting processes, preparing you for a dynamic career in construction, manufacturing, or shipbuilding. This program emphasizes hands-on learning and technical proficiency, ensuring you gain a deep understanding of industry standards and safety protocols. You will explore applied trade calculations, engineering drawings, and essential health and safety practices, building a strong foundation for success in the welding field.
This full-time, on-campus program is delivered over one year, offering an immersive experience in a state-of-the-art weld shop and fabrication lab. You will gain practical experience by taking metal fabrication projects from engineering drawings through cutting and forming stages to the final welding processes. The curriculum includes Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Flux Core (FCAW), and Gas Metal Arc (GMAW-Mig Welding), alongside learning about weld quality and industry-standard inspection procedures. You will graduate with the confidence and competence to perform high-quality welds on various materials and in different positions, ready for roles such as a construction welder, welder fabricator-fitter, or welder trainee.