Welder Apprenticeship in Niagara College, Canada

Welder Apprenticeship in Niagara College

Do you have the ability to analyze and solve problems and an interest in working with metal?

As a Welder you will have the skill set required to fabricate, join, and sculpt metal components using various methods and techniques. Welders create the framework for structures used in the construction industry.

Highlights

• Complete 720 hours of college instruction and approximately four years of on-the-job training as a paid trainee.

• State-of-the-art facilities and curriculum that combines theoretical knowledge with practical, hands-on training and is grounded in three decades of apprenticeship in-school training.

• Individual student attention as a result of supportive professors and small class sizes.

• Graduates can pursue employment in a variety of industries including construction, ship building, mining, pipelines and repairs.

Career Opportunities

• Brazing machine setter/operator
• Aviation welding technician
• Electric arc welder
• Gas shielded arc welder
• Pressure vessel welder
• Production worker
• Spot welder
• Soldering machine operator

The Benefits of Apprenticeship

• The Province of Ontario is facing a large shortage of skilled labour.
• A certified journeyperson earns a good wage.
• Approximately 18 per cent of skilled workers are self-employed.
• There is, and will continue to be, a demand for highly skilled tradespeople.
• Majority of tuition for the in-school training is paid for by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.

Know more about Studying in Canada

Tuition Fees in Canada (1st Year Average)	BE / BTech: CA$22,600 | MBA: CA$25,375 | MS: CA$17,225 | BBA: CA$20,560 | MEng: CA$22,225 | BSc: CA$20,745 | MASc: CA$20,375 | MIM: CA$28,900 | MA: CA$12,970 | MFin: CA$32,785 | BHM: CA$20,560 | MEM: CA$17,040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Canada	CA$8890 Per Year
Entrance Exams in Canada	TOEFL: 86 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 60 | GRE: 309 | GMAT: 560 | SAT: 1177
Work and Study in Canada	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Canada	Up to 3 Years after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Canada	CAD 150
Student Visa in Canada	A Canada student permit is a document issued by IRCC (Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada) for international students in Canada. To study in Canada, you will require a student permit, which serves as a student visa.
Intakes in Canada	There are Three Intakes in Canada: Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (May)
Top Job Sectors in Canada	Business Management, Engineering, Economics, Dentisty, Law, Computer Science.
Economy in Canada	GDP Growth of 1.9% (2018) 1.5% (2019e), 10th Largest Economy in the World by Nominal