Mechanical Technician - Welding Fitter

Launch Your Career in Welding and Industrial Maintenance

Unlock exciting job opportunities in mining, manufacturing, and industrial sectors with Northern College’s Mechanical Technician – Welding Fitter Diploma. This hands-on program is designed to prepare you for a high-demand career with the practical skills employers are looking for.

Gain Real-World Welding and Fitting Experience

Over the course of three semesters, you’ll follow an apprentice-style curriculum where you’ll:

Master Drafting, Math & Safety Skills

In addition to shop work, you'll develop:

Build a Career That Sets You Apart

Northern’s Mechanical Technician – Welding Fitter program equips you with the skills to stand out in a competitive job market. With a focus on high-quality work, industry-relevant training, and safety protocols, you'll graduate ready for employment in various industries or to pursue further apprenticeships.

Career Opportunities After Graduation

Graduates of the Mechanical Technician – Welding Fitter diploma program are prepared for a variety of rewarding careers, including:

Opportunities exist in sectors such as mining, manufacturing, energy, construction, fabrication shops, and large-scale industrial plants across Canada and beyond.

Program Requirements
  • Academic Requirement: The applicant must have completed Grade 12 English and Grade 11 Math.
  • ELP Requirement: IELTS: 6.0 overall, one section can be 5.5. TOEFL iBT: Minimum 79. PTE: 58 or higher for Graduate Diploma
Refund Policy

We understand that things can change. If you need to cancel your enrollment, here’s how refunds and deferrals work:

❌ Visa Refusal – Withdrawal Before or After Day 10 (Semester Not Completed)

  • If your visa is refused and you withdraw before or after Day 10, but you haven’t finished the semester:

    • A $500 CAD fee will be taken from your refund.

    • You must submit the original visa refusal letter and all required documents for the refund.

❌ Visa Refusal – Withdrawal After Completing the Semester

  • If you complete the semester and then your visa is refused:

    • No refund for that semester. The full tuition fee for that term is kept.

    • You still need to submit the original visa refusal letter and documents.

✅ Withdrawal or Refund Request Before Day 10 (Not Due to Visa Refusal)

  • If you withdraw before Day 10 for any reason other than a visa refusal:

    • A $1,860 CAD administrative fee will be deducted from your refund.

    • There are no exceptions to this fee.

❌ Withdrawal or Refund Request After Day 10 (Not Due to Visa Refusal)

  • If you withdraw after Day 10 for any reason other than a visa refusal:

    • You won’t get a refund, and the full semester fee will be kept.

✅ One-Time Deferral Policy (Due to Visa Delay)

  • If your visa is delayed, you can defer to the next intake without paying the extra $100 application fee.

  • This is only possible if there’s still space available in your program or a similar one.

Key Facts
  • Application Fee: $100
  • LOA Deposit: $2,500
  • Annual Tuition Fee: $26,628.59
  • Total Tuition Fee: $53,257.18
  • Course Duration: 2 years
  • Credentials: Diploma
  • Intake: September
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  • All academic transcripts
  • All academic certificates
  • IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo - if applicable
  • Student Email ID:
  • Student Contact No:
  • Student Address:
  • Emergency Contact details:
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    • Relation with student:

IF ONSHORE STUDENT

  • Stamped copy of visa
  • LOI
  • Study permit
  • Canadian Address:
  • Canadian Contact No:
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