Welding
Weld a strong bond between talent and professional expertise to prepare for a rewarding career.
Develop the skills and knowledge to safely and effectively perform welding processes across various industries.
Through the Welding program, you’ll learn to safely perform oxyacetylene, arc, tungsten inert gas (TIG) and metal inert gas (MIG) welding processes and related operations. You’ll also develop a working knowledge of welding components and government and industry standards.
As part of your RRC Polytech education, you’ll build the versatile communication, collaboration and learning skills you need to adapt to new technology, continue growing your expertise and take on new career opportunities.
Students will be tested for Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) certification in SMAW and GMAW for an additional fee, and on passing will receive a transferable ticket(s) from the Canadian Welding Bureau.
Upon graduation, you’ll receive a certificate from RRC Polytech. This is a not an apprenticeship program but may provide credit transfer opportunities towards apprenticeship.
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Program TypeFull-time
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CredentialCertificate
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Program DeliveryProgram courses are delivered in person. See locations to understand where this program’s courses are being delivered.In-person
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In-person LocationNotre Dame Campus
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IntakeFall
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Program Length1 year
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Total Tuition / Fees for CoursesEstimated total tuition fees for all terms of this program for domestic students. Other fees not included in this total include textbooks, supplies, application fee, etc. Learn more ›$6,100 – $6,800
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How to EnrolThis program requires a formal application. Find out how to apply ›Application required
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Application TypeRRC Polytech programs have different types of applications. Learn more about application types ›Direct entry
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Work-Integrated LearningWork-integrated learning includes opportunities like co-op, field and clinical placements, internships and industry projects.Gain hands-on experience with real work opportunities
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Indigenous PathwayAn Indigenous Pathway program is available. Learn more ›Program pathway available to Indigenous learners
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International ProgramFind out about the services and supports available to international students. Learn more ›Open to students from around the globe
Experience a Polytechnic Education
Full-time Delivery: Something New Every Term
In this program, you’ll focus on building practical shop experience and technical expertise. You’ll enhance this experiential learning with classroom lectures on topics such as welding, mathematics, science, industrial communications and blueprint reading.
TERM 1
Build foundational knowledge in welding processes, safety and engineering drawings.
TERM 2
Develop your knowledge, study advanced welding principles and choose an elective to deepen your expertise and explore career paths.
TERM 3
Develop real-world experience, meet potential employers and build industry connections through a work experience opportunity.
ADVANCE, CHANGE OR START YOUR CAREER
Upskill and build on your existing experience or reskill and jump into a new career. Our part-time programming is full of accessible opportunities for every point in your learning journey.
LEARN ON YOUR SCHEDULE
Reaching your career goals has never been easier. Complete programs and courses to earn credentials on your schedule – whether that’s weekdays, evenings or even weekends.
TAKE CLASSES ONLINE OR IN PERSON
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Employment Potential
Prepare yourself for career success
Potential Grad CAREERS
- Welder, aircraft maintenance
- Welder, farm equipment manufacturing
- Welder, heavy equipment repairs
- Welder, highway construction
- Welder, mining
- Welder, hydroelectric power plants
AFFILIATIONS AND ACCREDITATIONS
What to Expect in This Program
Get Prepared for the Future of Work
Excel with practical learning and experienced instructors, all focused on your success. With an employer-driven education, you won’t just be ready for a career – you’ll be prepared to stay in front of what’s ahead.
Graduate Success
At RRC Polytech, you’ll learn to become a highly skilled professional, confident and ready to work as soon as you graduate. Through the Welding program, you’ll learn to safely and effectively perform calculations, interpret blueprints and sketches, layout work, cut to layouts and assemble and weld across many different industries.
The statistics below represent the opinions and employment statuses of this program’s recent grads. They were retrieved from the 2019-2020 RRC Polytech Graduate Satisfaction and Employment Report.
$46K – AVERAGE NEW GRAD SALARY
Through the Welding program, you’ll develop a crucial combination of technical skills, foundational knowledge and real-world experience. This experiential learning prepares you to work and adapt to new challenges as soon as you enter the industry.
100% – NEW GRADS HIRED
RRC Polytech grads are recognized as qualified professionals, equipped to make a difference from day one. As a Welding student, you’ll learn to identify, use and care for welding equipment, hand and power tools, layout tools and general shop equipment using the same standards and techniques as industry experts.
100% – SATISFIED WITH RRC POLYTECH EDUCATION
Your experience in our career-focused Welding program is designed in consultation with expert instructors, industry leaders and employers. These professional partnerships help us ensure your skills are up-to-date, practical and ahead of industry needs.
Who Should Enrol?
Turn your talents into academic success
As a Welding student, you are interested in metalworking and enjoy solving practical problems. You have good concentration, patience, mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity. You also have steady hands and good depth perception and colour recognition. You can lift 50 pounds regularly and 100 pounds occasionally, have no respiratory difficulties and are prepared to work in unpleasant weather conditions.
Students that excel in this program often share these interests, skills and personality traits.
PERSONALITY TRAITS
- Adaptable
- DIYer
- Down-to-earth
- Practical
- Technical thinker
SKILLS
- Commitment
- Instruction following
- Motivation
- Positive attitude
- Work ethic
INTERESTS
- Welding
- Machines
- Metalsmithing
- Maintenance
- Manufacturing
- Repairs
- Construction
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LIST OF COURSES
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OTHER INFORMATION
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