Welding

Welding Certificate Program: Start a Skilled Trades Career in Just One Year

The Welding Certificate Program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic is a hands-on, one-year training program designed to give you the technical knowledge and practical skills needed for entry-level welding positions. Offered at all four campuses—Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina, and Saskatoon—this program prepares you to work safely and effectively with welding equipment, fabrication tools, and technical blueprints in real-world settings.

Why Choose the Welding Certificate Program?

What You’ll Learn in the Welding Certificate Program

1. Core Welding Processes

Develop hands-on experience in major welding techniques, including:

2. Cutting Processes and Fabrication Equipment

Learn safe and effective methods for cutting metal, operating fabrication tools, and preparing materials for welding projects.

3. Blueprint Reading and Technical Drawings

Gain the ability to read and interpret welding blueprints, technical specifications, and diagrams essential for accurate fabrication and assembly.

4. Shop Practice and Safety Procedures

Master general shop practices, workplace safety protocols, and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to maintain a safe and productive work environment.

5. Quality Assurance in Welding

Understand the principles of weld quality control, inspection standards, and how to meet industry-grade requirements for structural integrity.

Career Opportunities in Welding

Graduates of the Welding Certificate Program are qualified for entry-level roles in various industries, including:

Possible job titles include:

With high demand for skilled tradespeople in Saskatchewan and beyond, the Welding Certificate offers a practical pathway to a stable and well-paying career in welding and metal fabrication.

Program Requirements
  • Academic Requirement: The applicant must have successfully completed Grade 12 (high school or equivalent).
  • ELP Requirement: IELTS: 6.5 overall, with at least 5.0 in each section. PTE: 63 overall, with at least 50 in each section. Duolingo: 110 TOEFL(iBT): 81 overall, with at least 19 in reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
Refund Policy

If you choose to withdraw from a program, you must submit a withdrawal request. Sask Polytech will refund any tuition amounts (less the non-refundable deposit) within 4-6 weeks. 

Non-attendance at the start of a program (no show) is considered a notification of intention to withdraw from a program.

Sask Polytech has partnered with PayMyTuition to provide refunds to international students by electronic bank transfer. Sask Polytech will use the external email address in your student account to process this transaction. If you would like to update or confirm your external email address, log into mySaskPolytech and click the Update address and personal information link.

1. You will receive an email from Sask Polytech indicating your payment has been processed.

2. You will receive an email from PayMyTuition (studentrefunds@paymytuition.com) with further instructions on how to deposit your payment. Click the link in the email to initiate the payment process.

3. Enter details in the PayMyTuiton refund form. This includes the currency, identification documentation (passport or driver’s license number), banking and beneficiary information. Make note of the bank account number as this will be as the passcode to deposit your funds. 

You may choose an alternate beneficiary by entering their banking information. 

Upon receipt of your completed beneficiary instructions, PayMyTuition will verify your request for accuracy. They will complete fraud and compliance checks to comply with various anti-money laundering and compliance laws. PayMyTuition will email you when verification is complete and confirm your payment. You will receive a PDF summary that is password protected. This PDF can be accessed using the bank account number that you provided as the password.

You will receive an email when your refund is complete. Please allow three to five business days for the payment to be deposited to your account.

Key Facts
  • Application Fee: $150
  • LOA Deposit: $10,000
  • Annual Tuition Fee: $21,800
  • Total Tuition Fee: $21,800
  • Course Duration: 1 Year
  • Credentials: Certificate
  • Intake: September
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  • Copy of passport

  • All academic transcripts

  • All academic certificates

  • IELTS/PTE/TOEFL/Duolingo - if applicable

  • Student Email ID:

  • Student Contact No:

  • Student Address:

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  • Stamped copy of visa

  • LOI

  • Study permit

  • Canadian Address:

  • Canadian Contact No:

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