Diploma in Welding and Fabrication Technology is a diploma in General Engineering programme offered by Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 44,029 per total (CAD 26,209 per total for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:General Engineering
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 26,209 / total
International tuition: CAD 44,029 / total
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This two-year diploma combines classroom and lab instruction in welding and metal fabrication, delivered in person at SAIT's Main Campus and aligned with the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training curriculum for the welding trade. Coursework covers industry-standard welding processes for aluminum, steel, and other metals, interpreting technical drawings, working to welding codes and specifications, and business and job-planning skills for the trade. An optional work-integrated learning placement runs between years one and two. The program offers an alternate route to traditional apprenticeship: graduates are apprenticeship-ready and need only register with an employer to begin accumulating hours toward journeyperson welder certification. Faculty bring real-world industry experience, and students have access to modern welding facilities and equipment alongside networking opportunities with employers. The program accepts international applicants and meets Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility requirements.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Domestic applicants need at least 50% in English Language Arts 20-1 or 20-2, at least 50% in Math 20-1, 20-2, or 20-3, and at least 50% in Science 10; applicants who completed SAIT's Welding Technician certificate within the previous five years may be granted advanced standing into year two, seat availability permitting. SAIT accepts recognised high school course equivalents for applicants educated outside Alberta, and applicants educated outside Canada must provide an international document assessment showing they meet the same standard. All applicants, including those educated in Canada, must demonstrate English language proficiency before admission (SAIT admissions, English Proficiency). SAIT's institution-wide scale accepts IELTS Academic at 6.0 in each skill, TOEFL iBT at a total score of 4.5 with a 4.5 minimum per section, PTE Academic at 53, the Duolingo English Test at 115 overall with 95 minimum per sub-score, and CAEL at 60 overall with 60 in each skill, among other accepted tests. Applications go through SAIT's online portal with the standard non-refundable fee (CAD 120 domestic, CAD 175 international); international applicants should confirm the program's own international-applicant and Post-Graduation Work Permit status.
