Welding and Fabrication Technician (WFTN)

From concept to finished product, make metal fabrication projects a reality

Take metal fabrication projects from the engineering drawing stage through the cutting and forming processes to the welding and inspection phase. Working in our welding lab, you’ll gain hands-on experience by using industry-standard equipment to hone your welding skills and take projects from concept to finished product. 

You have the option to start your apprenticeship and will also have unique opportunities to work on community and applied research projects and polish your skills in the real world. Required work preparation sessions help you develop an industry-specific resume and effective interviewing skills. Our program features an optional, paid co-op directly related to your program of study. 
 

Program highlights

• Capped enrolment 
• Your diploma equates to three levels of required theory towards your apprenticeship Certificate of Qualification 
• Take projects from concept to finished product 
• Real-world experience using industry-standard equipment in the college’s welding lab 
• Optional paid co-op to gain industry training 
• Opportunity for select students to participate in the Skills Ontario Competition 

Program of study for 2025-26 Academic Year 

Students are required to successfully complete an online Lab Safety course (in Moodle) when starting their program at Cambrian.  This course must be completed prior to entering the labs (as identified in the table below) in the Schools of Skills Training, Engineering Technology and Environmental Studies.

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 Course with Lab Component

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For more information regarding General Education courses, click here.

Admission requirements

For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:

• Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)
• Any grade 11 mathematics (C), (U), or (M)

Program delivery

2025-2026

Fall term start

SEMESTER 1:  Fall 2025
SEMESTER 2:  Winter 2026
SEMESTER 3:  Fall 2026
SEMESTER 4:  Winter 2027

Winter term start

SEMESTER 1:  Winter 2026
SEMESTER 2:  Spring 2026
SEMESTER 3:  Fall 2026
SEMESTER 4:  Winter 2027

Registration to practice / additional testing

There is a testing fee that is determined by the type and number of different welding certifications for which the student wishes to test

Specific program pathways

College or university degree opportunities  

If you are a graduate of this program, you may continue your studies at a college or university and you may receive credit(s) for your prior college education. Refer to Cambrian's college and university agreement details for further information. 

Employment opportunities

Multiple career opportunities exists in welding and fabrication in any industry where metal fabrication and maintenance are performed, for example:

• Steel fabrication plants
• Manufacturing
• Construction
• Pulp and paper mills
• Mines
• Refineries
• Trades Unions