Welding Fabrication
Industrial Technology and Trades
Prepare for a career in the metal trades. Learn essential welding processes and refine your skills by crafting and fabricating a variety of metal structures.
You will build a solid foundation of knowledge and skills in welding processes, including oxy-fuel, shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, and gas tungsten arc welding. You will learn how to use a wide variety of hand and power tools, as well as stationary power equipment such as a press brake, shear, and roll machine. You will learn to read, interpret, and create drawings, and you will use those skills to make your own capstone project. The program includes eight weeks of on-the-job training.
September 2026
Georgetown Centre
Program Length
2 Years
Credential
Diploma, Welder
Canadian Tuition
International Tuition
Canadian Applicants
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International Applicants with a Valid Study Permit
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Other International Applicants
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This program has degree pathways, giving you the opportunity to receive credit for your Holland College diploma when you continue your education. For a complete list of agreements, visit the Degree Pathways page.
| Partner Institution | Credential | Details of Agreement |
|---|---|---|
| University of New Brunswick - Saint John | Bachelor of Applied Management | Graduates with a 70% average receive two years of credit toward a Bachelor of Applied Management degree. |
Course Code:SAFE-1005
An overview of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Prince Edward Island. Students examine the legislation, how PEI employees are protected while on the job and the responsibilities of employees and employers.
Credit Value:0
Course Code:COMM-1005
This course is designed to allow students to develop preparatory skills for securing and retaining employment including; workplace communication, time management, critical thinking and problem-solving, and customer service. Upon successful completion of this course students are able to use oral communications techniques, and create a variety of written documents and reports used in the workplace. Methods and strategies for job search, preparation and retention are also incorporated.
Credit Value:3
Course Code:COMP-1000
Students learn productivity software and explore digital environments with practical applications for various workplaces and educational institutions. The main areas of focus include word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software, email and other electronic communication tools, various digital environments, and industry-specific applications.
Credit Value:3
Course Code:MATH-1005
This course is designed to provide students with a review of fundamental trade related math skills. Students acquire competency in the math skills as they relate to their chosen trade program and future career. Emphasis is placed on developing problem solving and critical thinking skills. Students are challenged to continually make connections between math and their trade, as well as every day applications.
Credit Value:2
Course Code:MATH-1110
Students solve advanced trade related problems using geometric formulas, bend allowances, and trigonometry commonly found in the workplace.
Credit Value:2
Course Code:NCPR-1001
A comprehensive two-day course offering standard first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills from a certified trainer. As required by regulation, this course covers CPR and the management of other breathing, airway and circulation emergencies, as well as, the control of bleeding, treating shock, stabilizing fractures and dislocations, head and spine injuries, and more. Also, includes automated external defibrilators (AED). This certification expires in 3 years.
Credit Value:0
Course Code:NCPR-1002
Students complete Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) training and certification.
Credit Value:0
Course Code:NCPR-1110
This course is intended to certify participants in operation of a forklift using classroom and hands on experience. The participants will be required to pass a written and a practical exam. The individuals successfully completing the program will be awarded a forklift operator's certificate.
Credit Value:0
Course Code:PRAC-1130
Students will gain industry experience and apply skills and knowledge gained during the preceding courses.
Credit Value:4
Course Code:PRAC-2130
Students gain industry experience and apply skills and knowledge gained while taking all of the preceding courses.
Credit Value:4
Course Code:RIGG-1080
Students develop a working knowledge of safe working loads, safe handling and storage of materials and working load limits with regards to basic rigging. Participation in a one-day seminar instructed by Crosby Canada is a significant component of this course.
Credit Value:2
Course Code:WELD-1002
Students learn about shop safety for the metal trades, access equipment, occupational health and safety, fire arrest and fire suppression. Students have an introduction to measuring, layout power tools and learn to safely use and maintain various stationary power tools, including shear, iron worker, band saw and bench grinders.
Credit Value:2
Course Code:WELD-1010
Students set up and maintain oxy-fuel cutting and welding equipment, ensuring correct parameters and consumables are selected. Then perform cutting, joint removal, welding and brazing. Students also use the arc cutting process to cut and remove metal. Students are prepared to safely use Manual Carbon Arc and Plasma Cutting equipment.
Credit Value:2
Course Code:WELD-1020
An introduction to the safety aspects, set-up and uses of Sheilded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux and Metal Cored Arc Welding (FCAW and MCAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) processes. Students will fillet weld on mild steel in flat and horizontal positions at a beginning level.
Credit Value:6
Course Code:WELD-1055
An introduction to interpreting and creating drawings. Students learn the basics of reading drawings, symbols and abbreviations, the types of blueprints and fabrication based on drawing interpretation.
Credit Value:2
Course Code:WELD-1140
Students continue to build on knowledge and skills in the use of Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Flux and Metal Cored Arc Welding (FCAW and MCAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) processes.
Credit Value:6
Course Code:WELD-2012
An advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) course. Students follow CSA standard W 47.1-03 outlining the proper procedure for SMAW. Students perform bend tests, compare and contrast the procedures to pre-heat base metals, discuss maintaining inter-pass temperatures as well as evaluate the effects of welding on various metals.
Credit Value:5
Course Code:WELD-2022
Students safely use and maintain various stationary power tools, including a working knowledge of the safety features and equipment maintenance schedules. Students work with rolls, brakes, and computer numerical controlled (CNC) equipment.
Credit Value:1
Course Code:WELD-2055
A continuation of Blueprint Reading and Drawing I. Learners will continue to develop their skills in interpreting and creating drawings and further develop their ability to read drawings, symbols and abbreviations, and fabrication based on drawing interpretation.
Credit Value:2
Course Code:WELD-2065
An advanced course in Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW). Students perform groove and fillet welds using the GMAW process.
Credit Value:2
Course Code:WELD-2075
Building on the intermediate level, students weld using the Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) process in various positions on mild steel. Fillet and groove welding are performed.
Credit Value:4
Course Code:WELD-2092
An introduction to layout as it pertains to welding and fabrication. Students transfer dimensions from drawings to materials and confirm material dimensions. In addition, students use jigs and fixtures, including the tools used to construct jigs, fixtures and layout plate.
Credit Value:2
Course Code:WELD-2186
Students perfect their skill by welding mild steel plate using Flux and Metal Cored Arc Welding (FCAW and MCAW) process.
Credit Value:2
Course Code:WELD-2190
Welding pipe and tubing using the gas metal arc welding (GMAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), flux core arc welding (FCAW) and the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) processes. Materials used in this course are mild steel, stainless and aluminum pipe.
Credit Value:4
Course Code:WELD-2240
Students build on existing knowledge and apply their skills in welding, blueprint reading, project management, drafting and design to create a project. Students create multi-view sketches, estimate work hours, welding costs, schedules and choose fabrication materials to complete the project.
Credit Value:4
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to:
The most successful path to a Red Seal as a welder begins with the Welding Fabrication program. This program enables you to earn 30 hours of apprenticeship time for each week of training and write two years of apprenticeship block exams, which puts you well on your way to Red Seal certification. Upon graduation, once you are working with a suitable employer, you will register as an apprentice to complete your journey to challenge the Red Seal exam. When you register, Apprenticeship PEI will give you credit for the hours earned and block exams passed while you were at Holland College.
A Red Seal gives you the ability to work anywhere in Canada without further testing or certification.
The Georgetown Centre is a Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) test centre, which gives you the option to participate in weld testing.
Learn essential welding processes, tools, & procedures in our Welding Fabrication Year 1 program located in West Prince. Prepare for a career in the metal trades
Gain the skills to become a Red Seal Plumber or Steamfitter/Pipefitter in this 1-year program. Learn to install and repair residential and commercial systems.