Offered by Mohawk College in Hamilton, Canada, Cert in Mechanical Techniques (Welding and Fabrication) is a certificate in Mechanical Engineering programme. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 9,215 per semester (CAD 1,354 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Mechanical Engineering
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 1,354 / semester
International tuition: CAD 9,215 / semester
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Obtain a hands-on understanding of the role a welder plays while learning about the equipment and tools important to the job. Prepare for further study or apprenticeship. Program Highlights Theory and practical hands-on experience provide the opportunity for you to explore the Welding trade sector.Taught by industry professionals.A work opportunity with our industry partner Walter’s Group for select students.Simulation based technologies.What you'll learnAn introduction to the first level of the in-school curriculum of the Welder trade.Learn the tools of the trade and explore opportunities within welding.Experienced faculty aligning classroom theory to best industry practices.Integrating a continuous improvement mindset and industry-specific sustainable best practices.SMAW welding as per the first year 456a apprenticeship program.GMAW welding as per the first year 456a apprenticeship program.An introduction into GTAW welding.Theory aligned to industry and 456a apprenticeship program.An introduction into fabrication, aligned to current industry standards. Ready to Schedule Your CWB Test?Don't miss out on upcoming certification opportunities. Visit our dedicated page for the latest test dates and registration information. View Upcoming CWB Test Dates .hide-print a{ display: none; } Program Length1 academic year (period of 8 months)
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading or GED accepted), including Grade 11 English at the E, C or U level and Grade 10 Mathematics at the L, D or P level. Mohawk offers alternative options for mature applicants who do not meet these prerequisites. Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency through one of: successful completion of the GAS-English for Academic Purposes (478) program, a TOEFL score of 550 paper-based or 80 internet-based, an IELTS Academic overall score of 6.0 with no band below 5.5, or a Duolingo English Test score of 105-110 with no section below 100. No portfolio, interview, work-experience or GPA condition is stated on the program's own admission page.
Application Details
Start Date:September and January
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply through Ontario Colleges: for a September start Mohawk's equal-consideration date is 1 February (1 February 2027 for the next fall intake), and for a January start it is 1 June; after either date, files are considered first-come, first-served while seats remain, with permanent residents of Ontario prioritized, then other Canadian residents, then international applicants. International applicants apply via OCAS's International Application Service on a per-intake deadline rather than one annual date: for January 2027 entry, applications opened February 2026 and the submission deadline is 1 November 2026; Mohawk had not yet published a deadline for the September 2027 intake as of this check. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
