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Program description - September 2025
Are you interested in welding robotics, metal fabrication and welding engineering? Would you enjoy hands-on learning in a state-of-the-art facility? This program might be right for you! In this dynamic three-year advanced diploma program, you will gain a balanced education in welding engineering technology, combined with practical work in the metal fabrication, welding, robotics, metallurgical, and non-destructive testing laboratories. As a graduate of this program, you are eligible to apply directly for certification under CSA W178.2 as a Level 1 Welding Inspector. 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. This program also covers all the learning outcomes for Level 1 of the Welder (456A) and Metal Fabricator - Fitter (437A) apprenticeship programs in Ontario. If you decide to pursue an apprenticeship in either trade, you may be exempt from this level of in-school training. The optional co-op stream includes four consecutive four-month co-op work terms. For more information, contact the Program Coordinator at welding@conestogac.on.ca.
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Tuition & fees
Tuition and fee details for the 2024-2025 academic year (September to August) are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional. Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2025 and later will be available Spring 2025.
Please note: Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2025 and later will be available Spring 2025.
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Canadian fee details (non co-op option)
| Description | Fall 2024 | Winter 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1348.00 | $1348.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $84.22 | $84.22 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $330.00 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $30.00 | - |
| CSI UPass Fee | $118.97 | $118.97 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $2449.19 | $2019.19 |
| Year Total | $4468.38 |
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International fee details (non co-op option)
| Description | Fall 2024 | Winter 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $7294.00 | $7294.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $84.22 | $84.22 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $102.00 | $102.00 |
| CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) | $530.00 | - |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $330.00 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $30.00 | - |
| CSI UPass Fee | $118.97 | $118.97 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ISR (International Student Recovery) | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Student Services | $86.00 | $86.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $4.00 | $4.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $9300.19 | $8340.19 |
| Year Total | $17640.38 |
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This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.
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Co-op information
- Co-op programs add value to your education. Earn money while you apply what you've learned in a real workplace environment. Visit Co-operative education for more information.
- The College cannot guarantee co-op employment. All co-op students are required to conduct an independent co-op job search in addition to the supports and services provided by the Department of Co-op Education.
- Students are responsible for their own transportation and associated costs in order to complete work term requirements. Work locations may not always be readily accessible by public transportation.
- In order for a student to participate in a WIL experience/Co-op work term, students must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Applying to the co-op stream
- All applicants apply to the non co-op program. Students will be informed of the application deadline and process to apply for the Co-op Stream. Labour market conditions determine the number of co-op seats in optional co-op programs. Not every student who meets academic eligibility requirements will be admitted to the co-op stream.
- To be considered for admission to the co-op stream, students will be required to achieve an overall 60% unweighted average (with a maximum of one dropped or failed courses) in all Level 1 and 2 program courses. If an applicant has a lower overall average, their application will be decided upon on a case-by-case basis, based on one or more of: course performance, a possible interview, and number of acceptances already granted. Courses in which exemptions were granted or PLARs achieved will be ignored in calculating the average.
- International students will require work permits to utilize the co-op job board for job search and to accept employment. Students are currently experiencing longer than usual wait times for work permits. Please be advised that there will be no co-op program service fee refunds after the program withdrawal for refund date. Students that have not received their work permit and choose to remain in co-op after the program withdrawal for refund date do so at their own risk and will not be refunded. If you are concerned about receiving your work permit in time to achieve co-op employment, please discuss your situation with your co-op advisor as early as possible.
Delivery sequence - September 2025 - Cambridge – Fountain Street
This delivery sequence is for the non co-op option.
| FALL | WINTER | SPRING |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Class | Break |
| Class | Class | Break |
| Class | Class |
This delivery sequence is for the co-op option.
| FALL | WINTER | SPRING |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Class | Break |
| Class | Class | Work Term |
| Work Term | Work Term | Work Term |
| Class | Class |
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