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Which welding program is right for you?

Conestoga College has the most comprehensive program offering in the high-demand field of welding, metal fabrication, and welding engineering technology in Ontario. The number of programs can make it difficult to determine which one is right for you. This guide will assist you in understanding the key differences between programs.

Program details	Key features	Career & pathways
Production GMAW Welder #1337 Certificate \| 12 weeks \| Brantford	Acquire GMAW practical skills and theory	Production welder in a manufacturing environment May be eligible to take the CWB welder tests Certificate + Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) credential upon successful completion of the CWB weld skills test
Welding Techniques #1193 Certificate \| 30 weeks \| Cambridge	Pre-apprenticeship program covering the in-school training of the Welder and Metal Fabricator (Fitter) trades Great starting point to gain skills in all aspects of welding No welding skills necessary to apply Develop welding skills such as Shielded Metal Arc welding, Gas Metal Arc welding, Flux Cored Arc welding, and Gas Tungsten Arc welding	Follows the curriculum of the provincial trades Welder (456A) and Metal Fabricator Fitter (437A) Opportunity to apply for an exemption from the Level 1 apprenticeship in-school component Common first year with Welding and Fabrication Technician #0046 May be eligible to take the CWB welder tests Ladders into Welding Engineering Technician - Robotics (Optional Co-op) #1502, Welding Engineering Technology - Inspection #0043 and Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Welding and Robotics #1079
Welding and Fabrication Technician #0046 Diploma \| 2 years \| Cambridge	Pre-apprenticeship program covering the in-school training of the Welder and Metal Fabricator (Fitter) trades Develop the knowledge and skills required for the layout, preparation, forming, fitting, joining and inspection of welded fabrications Develop welding skills such as Shielded Metal Arc welding, Gas Metal Arc welding, Flux Cored Arc welding, and Gas Tungsten Arc welding	First year courses are common to the Welding Engineering Technician – Robotics program #1502 allowing movement between the two programs after year one Opportunity to apply for an exemption from the Level 1 & 2 apprenticeship in-school component May be eligible to take the CWB welder tests Ladders into Welding Eng. Technology – Inspection #0043 and Manufacturing Eng. Technology – Welding & Robotics #1079
Welding Engineering Technician – Robotics (Optional Co-op) #1502 Diploma \| 2 years \| Cambridge	Learn to operate and troubleshoot robotic welding systems while having maintenance, welding, and robotic programming knowledge Create and read blueprints and gain an understanding of metals and their characteristics, complemented by solid welding automation knowledge and welding robot programming Optional paid co-op work term	First year courses are common to the Welding and Fabrication Technician program #0046 allowing movement between the two programs after year one May be eligible to take the CWB welder tests Ladders into Welding Eng. Technology – Inspection #0043 and Manufacturing Eng. Technology – Welding & Robotics #1079
Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Welding and Robotics (Optional Co-op) #1079 Advanced Diploma \| 3 years \| Cambridge	Benefit from extensive hands-on work with welding automation and robotics systems including: GMAW (MIG) and spot-welding applications, CAD/CAM applications with CNC thermal cutting, and off-line robotic simulation programming applications Optional co-op stream includes four consecutive 4-month paid work terms	Laddering opportunity from Welding Techniques #1193 The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) conditionally recognizes this program as meeting all the academic requirements for certification in the Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) category
Welding Engineering Technology – Inspection (Optional Co-op) #0043 Advanced Diploma \| 3 years \| Cambridge	Prepares you to work in the demanding and rewarding field of welding inspection and quality assurance through metallurgical analysis, destructive testing of welds and non-destructive evaluation methods for quality control and assurance Optional co-op stream includes four consecutive 4-month paid work terms	Laddering opportunity from Welding Techniques #1193 The Ontario Association of Cer #ThinkConestoga Follow us on social media and see what life is like as a Condor. Contact 299 Doon Valley Drive Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4M4, Canada Phone: 519-748-5220 Campus maps Social media directory Explore Programs & courses Applying to Conestoga Accessible Learning Student Financial Services Academic dates Parking & transportation Visit us About Careers at Conestoga Research & innovation Giving to Conestoga Policies & procedures Emergency closure information News & events College service notices © Conestoga College. All rights reserved \| Privacy \| Terms of use \| Feedback \| Contact