📖Introduction

Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It offers more than 200 programs in various fields such as Engineering, Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Media and Design, and Community Services.

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📚About the Program

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. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Courses
NON CO-OP
CO-OP
Level 1
Course details
Computer Applications
COMP1723

Conestoga 101
CON0101

Engineering Drawing Interpretation
DRWG1497

Technical Mathematics I
MATH1445

Welding Process Theory I
WELD1360

Shielded Metal Arc Welding I
WELD1645

Semi-Automatic Welding I
WELD1655

Thermal Cutting and Brazing
WELD1660

Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 2
Course details
College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085

CAD for Fabrication Technology
DRWG1855

Technical Mathematics II
MATH1635

Welding Processes Theory II
WELD1670

Shielded Metal Arc Welding II
WELD1680

Semi-Automatic Welding II
WELD1695

Welding Quality and Inspection
WELD1700

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
WELD1715

Introduction to Metal Fabrication
WELD1950

Level 3
Course details
Technical Math III
MATH2285

Robotic Fundamentals
ROBO2060

Welding Codes And Standards
WELD2155

Welding Process Applications I
WELD2235

Welding Process Technology I
WELD2250

Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 4
Course details
Robotic Programming
ROBO2040

Visual Weld Inspection Applications
WELD2020

Welding Mechanics
WELD2115

Welding Metallurgy I
WELD2175

NDE Fundamentals
WELD2185

Welding Circuits and Controls
WELD2225

Welding Process Applications II
WELD2245

Welding Processes Technology II
WELD2260

Level 5
Course details
Manufacturing Processes
MANU3050

Welding Design I
WELD3070

Welding Metallurgy II
WELD3085

Technical Project I - A
WELD3170

Welding Process Technology III
WELD3180

Non-Destructive Evaluation A
WELD3250

Electives: General Education
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 6
Course details
Operations Management
IENG3040

Quality Assurance Systems
QUAL3025

Welding Automation And Tooling
WELD3090

Technical Project II - B
WELD3165

Non-Destructive Evaluation B
WELD3260

Welding Inspection & Quality Control Certification
WELD3270

Welding Design II
WELD3280

Program outcomes
Analyze and solve complex technical problems related to manufacturingenvironments through the application of engineering principles.
Design and analyze components, processes and systemsthrough the application of engineering principles and practices.
Analyze and prepare graphics and other technicaldocuments to appropriate engineering standards.
Use computer hardware and software to support the engineeringenvironment.
Assist in the specification of manufacturing operationsand processes.
Apply knowledge of machinery, tools, and other equipment usedin manufacturing and assembling components.
Specify, coordinate, and conduct quality control andquality assurance procedures.
Recognize the environmental, economic, legal, safety and ethicalimplications of manufacturing projects.
Use and maintain documentation, inventory, and records systems.
Participate in the management of a manufacturing project.
Develop strategies and plans to improve job performanceand work relationships.
Select, assess, and test (using analytical, destructive,and non-destructive inspection techniques) materials, structures, and weldjoints to assure compliance with physical and metallurgical requirements.
Integrate the science and best practices associated with weldinginspection, to assess product compliance and make recommendations

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🏫About Conestoga College

Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1967 as the Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology and currently offers over 200 certificate, diploma, degree, and post-graduate programs to over 16,500 full-time students and 30,000 part-time students. The college is known for its programs in engineering technology, health sciences, information technology, media, design, and community services. Conestoga College has several campuses in the Waterloo Region, including the Doon (Kitchener), Cambridge, and Waterloo campuses, as well as satellite locations in Stratford, Ingersoll, Guelph, and Brantford. The college also offers online courses and distance education programs. The college has a strong focus on applied learning and hands-on training, with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to support experiential learning. Conestoga College has partnerships with various organizations, including local businesses and industries, to provide students with co-op and internship opportunities, allowing them to gain practical work experience and develop industry connections. The college has also received recognition for its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

570 RMB

Tuition fee:

5,647 USD per year

16,942 USD in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • English Language Certificate
  • Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)
  • Your Photograph
  • Your Graduation Certificate (in English)
  • Your Passport Copy

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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