Ontario College Diploma in Welding and Fabrication Technician (Co-op)

Fanshawe College

Welding and Fabrication Technician is a two-year Ontario College Diploma program with a paid co-op component. Students will learn a mix of theoretical and practical knowledge in the new state-of-the-art welding lab. Graduates will feel confident entering the workforce after a significant amount of in-lab practice time to master their craft. Ontario enjoys consistent demand for welders and this program is designed to allow students to graduate with a skill set that meets the needs of even the most current manufacturing environments. Over two years, you will enjoy a mix of theoretical and practical welding courses in Fanshawe's new state-of-the-art welding lab. The program features a significant amount of in-lab practice time to allow you to master your craft. Instruction will incorporate emerging technologies and welding processes such as virtual/augmented reality, robotics pulse and pulse robotics welding. You will also have the opportunity to enhance your employability by earning Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) certifications and through the program's paid co-op work experiences.

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