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| | Mechanical Technician - Welder-Fitter | | |
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| School | Canadore College | | |
| Location | North Bay, ON, Canada | | |
| School Type | College | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 5,600
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| Degree | Certificate | | |
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| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 30 Week(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | | | |
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| Prerequisites Notes | OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U
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| Description | Skilled welders are highly sought after and well paid. Learn the specialized skills of the trade on industry-standard machines in our 4,700 sq. ft. lab. You will learn multiple welding processes at one of the 33 individual welding stations, including shield metal arc welding (SMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), gas metal arc (GMAW) and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), FUSION welding, brazing, and cutting techniques. Skills learned are highly transferable and versatile as welding is used in several trades including electrical and automotive. Graduates will have completed all position welding training and possible Canadian Welding Bureau Certification.
Flexible Exit Option - receive a Welder-Fitter Mechanical Techniques Ontario College Certificate after 30 weeks.
NOTE: Successful completion is equivalent to Level 1 Apprenticeship in-class portion. | | |
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*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.