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Diploma in Metal Fabrication

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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At Nova Scotia Community College in Halifax, Canada, Diploma in Metal Fabrication is offered as a diploma programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 13,505 per year (CAD 3,800 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma

Duration: 2 years

Delivery: On Campus

Local tuition: CAD 3,800 / year

International tuition: CAD 13,505 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: nscc.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Metal Fabrication at Nova Scotia Community College is a two-year diploma program that trains students to read and interpret engineering drawings and use a variety of tools and techniques to cut, bend, and join metal pieces. Coursework prepares graduates to turn blueprints into structures such as bridges, ships, boilers, and girders for the manufacturing, transportation, and infrastructure sectors. The program includes an approximately five-week unpaid field experience placement, with an optional paid co-op of at least 12 weeks and 420 hours, and is delivered on campus at the Akerley Campus. Graduates find employment in structural steel and manufacturing plants, heavy machinery, construction, and shipbuilding. The program suits students who enjoy hands-on, technical work and hold a high school diploma or equivalent.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Nova Scotia Community College requires a High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent for this programme; no Grade 12 subject prerequisites are published. International applicants' diploma equivalency and English language requirements vary by country, and the programme defers to the institution-wide proficiency standard: IELTS Academic minimum 6.0 on each band, TOEFL iBT total score of 4 with minimum section scores of 3.5 in Reading, Listening and Writing and 4 in Speaking, Duolingo English Test 115 overall with no subscore below 95, CAEL Band 60, or PTE Academic 55, or an exemption.

Application Details

Start Date: September

About Nova Scotia Community College

Type: College

Founded: 1996

Students: 22,000

Programs: 120

Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Metal Fabrication award?

Nova Scotia Community College awards a Diploma on completion of this programme.

How long does Diploma in Metal Fabrication take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Diploma in Metal Fabrication cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 13,505 per year (CAD 3,800 per year for local students).

Can Diploma in Metal Fabrication be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Nova Scotia Community College.

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