About this program
Start Date
September 2025
Campus
Rainy Lake
Program Length
Two semesters
Full-time
Credential
Ontario College Certificate
Sault College
About the program
In this dynamic program, students will learn everything from the practical, hands-on skills needed to weld various types of metals, combined with knowledge and theory. Students use a wide range of top-of-the-line equipment found in most industry workplaces safely and effectively in SGEI’s welding shop under the direction of our highly-qualified and supportive instructors. Students will learn how to read, understand, and develop the blueprints for different projects as they apply what they learn.
Semester 1
| CMM149 | – | 3 | Practical Communications I |
| MTF101 | – | 3 | Applied Blueprint Reading |
| MTF102 | – | 3 | Welding Theory 1 |
| MTF105 | – | 2 | GAS Shielded Semi-Automatic Welding 1 |
| MTF107 | – | 4 | Shield Metal Arc Welding I |
| MTF108 | – | 2 | Trade Practices |
| MTF109 | – | 2 | Oxy Fusion and Braze Welding |
Semester 2
| MTF131 | – | 3 | Fabrication 1 |
| MTF132 | – | 2 | GAS Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) 1 |
| MTF133 | – | 2 | Machine Operations |
| MTF137 | – | 3 | Shielded Metal Arc (SMAW) Welding 2 |
| MTF139 | – | 1 | Thermal Cutting |
| MTF140 | – | 3 | Blueprint Reading – Advanced |
| MTF141 | – | 3 | Materials and Process Quality |
| MTF142 | – | 3 | Semiautomatic Welding |
Admission
Ontario Secondary School Diploma, equivalent or mature student test.
Are you missing program prerequisites?
Are you missing prerequisites for a program? We can help! SGEI offers common prerequisite courses. All you have to do is apply, and we will be in touch with you.
Fees
- Tuition (Semester 1): $1,904.25
- Tuition (Semester 2): $1,649.25
Funding opportunities
If you need assistance funding your education, visit our Financial Aid page to learn more about bursaries, grants, OSAP and more.
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Admissions
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Career options
Welding Techniques program graduates can expect to find work as a welding apprentice in a variety of fields.
Where you might work
- Construction industry
- Manufacturing industry
- Heavy-duty equipment industry
- Other skilled trades