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Cert in Pre-Employment Welder

Olds College

Olds, Alberta, Canada

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At Olds College in Olds, Canada, Cert in Pre-Employment Welder is offered as a certificate in Mechanical Engineering programme. The programme runs for 12 weeks, delivered on campus. Tuition is CAD 7,800 per year for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Mechanical Engineering
Duration: 12 weeks
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 7,800 / year

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: oldscollege.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Pre-Employment Welder programme at Olds College is a 12-week, on-campus certificate that prepares students for entry-level welding work in construction, fabrication, and manufacturing. Students learn to join and sever metals and to fabricate parts, tools, machines, and equipment using processes including Electric Arc, MIG, TIG, and gas welding techniques. The programme combines shop-based practical training with safety and trade fundamentals to build the skills needed for apprenticeship or direct employment in the welding trade. Admission requires applicants to be at least 16 years old on completion of the programme, to have completed Grade 10, and to meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement. The programme admits a single Fall intake each year and leads to a Pre-Employment Welding certificate.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants must be 16 years of age or older upon completion of the programme, have completed Grade 10, and meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall

About Olds College

Type: College
Founded: 1913
Students: 2,588
Programs: 32
Location: Olds, Alberta, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Pre-Employment Welder award?

Olds College awards a Certificate in the field of Mechanical Engineering on completion of this programme.

How long does Cert in Pre-Employment Welder take?

The programme runs for 12 weeks.

How much does Cert in Pre-Employment Welder cost?

Tuition is CAD 7,800 per year for local students.

Can Cert in Pre-Employment Welder be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Olds College.

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