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Metal Fabrication Technician

Sault College

Faculty:Skilled Trades & Transportation
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Metallurgical Technology/Technician
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
National: $2,717
Careers:Contractors and Supervisors, Machining, Metal Forming, Shaping and Erecting TradesBlacksmiths

Description:

The Metal Fabrication Technician (metal fabricator/fitter) program will teach you fundamental fabricating and welding techniques. Gain a broad range of essential skills needed for the preparation, fitting and joining of welded fabrications.

In our state-of-the-art labs, you will develop welding skills using top of the line equipment found in today’s workplaces including:

  • Shielded Metal Arc Welder (SMAW or stick welder)

  • Gas Metal Arc Welder (GMAW or MIG welder)

  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welder (GTAW or TIG welder)

  • Flux Cored Arc Welder (FCAW)


  • Learn how to safely and effectively lay out and build the parts needed for large projects like bridges, buildings, towers and platforms. You will also learn how to construct and repair steel stairs, boilers, tanks, chutes, hoppers, stacks, and other steel structures.

    Instructors focus on a balance of theoretical and hands-on learning, allowing you to best understand the essential aspects of the trade while developing the hand skills to help you dominate in your field.

    If you love to shape the world around you, you will find it here.

    Prerequisites:

    These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
      Ontario Secondary School Diploma OR mature student status.

      * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

      Modified on June 27, 2022