Diploma in Welder-Fitter-Mechanical Technician is a diploma in Mechanical Engineering programme offered by Canadore College in North Bay, Canada. The programme runs for 42 weeks, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 32,028 per year (CAD 5,549 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Mechanical Engineering
Duration: 42 weeks
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 5,549 / year
International tuition: CAD 32,028 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Upcoming Intakes: Fall 2026: Commerce Court – North Bay Techniques - 30 Weeks / Technician - 42 Weeks Skilled welders are highly sought after and well paid. Learn the specialized skills of the trade on industry-standard machines in our 6,312 sq. ft. lab. You will learn multiple welding processes at one of the 40 individual welding stations, including shield metal arc welding (SMAW), Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), gas metal arc (GMAW) and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), FUSION welding, brazing, and cutting techniques. Skills learned are highly transferable and versatile as welding is used in several trades including electrical and automotive. Graduates will have completed all position welding training and possible Canadian Welding Bureau Certification.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Domestic applicants need an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including Grade 12 English at the College or University level (ENG4C or ENG4U). International applicants need a senior-level education equivalent to the Ontario standard plus proof of English proficiency; the programme page defers to Canadore's institution-wide scale for Certificate/Diploma/Advanced Diploma programs: Canadore's English proficiency requirement for Certificate/Diploma/Advanced Diploma programs (test taken within two years of application): IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5; TOEFL iBT 4.0 overall, no section below 4 (tests from 21 Jan 2026 onward); PTE Academic 53, no section below 47; Duolingo English Test 110, no band below 95; CELPIP 7; Cambridge English 169+; Oxford ELLT 6.0; or CEFR B2. No portfolio, interview or work-experience condition is stated for this program.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply through OntarioColleges.ca: for programs starting in Fall 2027 the equal consideration date is 1 February 2027; Canadore states applicants may apply at any time, with the deposit for accepted Winter 2027 offers due 16 November 2026 and term tuition due 30 November 2026. Canadore's own how-to-apply page separately cites a generic, undated "applications open November 1 / competitive consideration date February 1 for Fall term, October 1 for Winter term" notice that names no specific cycle year, so its October 1 figure is not confirmed as the Winter 2027 deadline. International applicants apply through Canadore's international portal and are assessed on a rolling basis, with programs closing early once capacity is reached; no fixed international opening or closing date is published, and payment deadlines appear only on the individual letter of admission. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
