Welding Engineering Technician - Robotics (Optional Co-op)
Cambridge Campus, Canada
Welding Engineering Technician - Robotics (Optional Co-op)
Conestoga College
Welding Engineering & Robotics
Program Overview: Welding Engineering Technician - Robotics
The Welding Engineering Technician - Robotics program at Conestoga College is a unique 2-year Ontario College Diploma designed to prepare you for a rewarding career in manufacturing automation, welding robotics, and metal fabrication. You will acquire comprehensive welding skills through hands-on practical labs using the latest equipment in a modern facility, gaining the exceptional competencies that are in high demand across the industry.
Throughout the program, you will create and read blueprints, gain an understanding of metals and their characteristics, and develop solid welding automation knowledge along with welding robot programming skills. Safe work practices and practical experience in weld inspection methods are thoroughly covered, ensuring you graduate with a well-rounded skill set that meets industry standards.
The program also covers all the learning outcomes for Level 1 of the Welder (456A) and Metal Fabricator - Fitter (437A) apprenticeship programs in Ontario. If you decide to pursue an apprenticeship in either trade after graduation, you may be exempt from this level of in-school training. An optional co-op stream is available, providing you with valuable industry work experience to complement your academic training.
Key Program Highlights
- Hands-on training with robotic welding systems including GMAW (MIG), spot welding, and off-line robotic simulation programming
- Covers Level 1 learning outcomes for Welder (456A) and Metal Fabricator - Fitter (437A) apprenticeship programs in Ontario
- Optional co-op work term offering real-world industry experience in manufacturing automation and welding robotics
- Comprehensive blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding automation, and weld inspection training in state-of-the-art facilities
Curriculum & Modules
The Welding Engineering Technician - Robotics curriculum blends theoretical knowledge with extensive practical training across four academic levels. You will progress from foundational welding processes and technical mathematics to advanced robotic welding systems, CAD/CAM applications, and welding quality control, ensuring you are fully prepared for a career in the manufacturing automation sector.
Hands-on skills training in various welding processes including oxy-fuel welding (OFW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), and gas metal arc welding (GMAW) in flat and horizontal positions.
Explores robotic system safety, sensors, start-up, and maintenance. Students gain experience in theoretical and practical welding system applications and troubleshooting including RSW and GMAW processes.
An applications-oriented mathematics course utilizing arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry, geometry, and statistics to solve technically oriented problems relevant to fabrication, quality control, robotics, and computer applications.
Introduces basic principles and concepts of technical drawings including orthographic projections, sections, dimensioning and tolerancing, notes, specifications, and welding symbols for interpreting welded fabrication engineering drawings.
Studies welding quality from a perspective of defect identification, reviewing cause, effect, and corrective actions. Covers weld quality troubleshooting and diagnostic analysis of welding applications, as well as inspection and testing methods.
Elective Options
Admission Requirements
Admission to the Welding Engineering Technician - Robotics program requires completion of secondary school with specific English and Mathematics prerequisites. International applicants with transcripts from outside Canada will need a comprehensive course-by-course credential evaluation. All applications are processed through Uni4Edu, which will guide you through every step of the admissions process.
Academic Requirements
- Secondary School DiplomaOntario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent from your home country
- English RequirementGrade 12 compulsory English, C or U level, or equivalent
- Mathematics RequirementGrade 12 Mathematics, C or U level (MCT4C, MHF4U, MCV4U, or MDM4U), or equivalent
- Recommended SubjectsGrade 11 or 12 Physics, technical shops/labs, technical drafting, electricity, or electronics (desirable but not mandatory)
- Credential EvaluationInternational transcripts require a comprehensive course-by-course credential evaluation through an approved provider such as ICAS or WES
English Language Proficiency Requirements
- IELTS AcademicOverall band score of 6.0, with no band below 5.5 (contact Uni4Edu to confirm current requirements)
- TOEFL iBTMinimum score of 80 (contact Uni4Edu to confirm current requirements)
- Alternative PathwaysConestoga College Preparatory Communications course or other approved English proficiency pathways may be accepted
Required Documents
Application Deadlines
For personalized admission guidance, document verification, and application support, please contact Uni4Edu
Scholarships & Funding
Conestoga College administers over 400 awards, bursaries, and scholarships worth more than CAD 4.6 million each year, including CAD 2 million in donor-funded awards. International students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships upon completing the General Awards Application through the student portal. Contact Uni4Edu for guidance on available funding opportunities.
International Regional Entrance Scholarship
CAD 1,500 - CAD 3,000Available to international students beginning studies in Fall, Winter, or Spring terms. Applicants are ranked based on past academic performance and highest academic average. All international applicants are automatically considered.
CSI Leadership Award
CAD 2,500Awarded to students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in areas such as community service, international engagement, intercultural understanding, intellectual pursuits, or artistic and athletic endeavours.
Academic Excellence Award
CAD 500Available to students at Conestoga College who have demonstrated academic excellence by achieving an 85% average or higher in their area of study in the previous semester.
For detailed tuition fee information, please contact Uni4Edu — we will guide you through the costs and available funding options for this program.
Career Prospects for Welding Engineering Technician - Robotics Graduates
Graduates of this program are well-prepared for careers in the manufacturing automation sector, with the ability to operate, troubleshoot, and optimize automated and robotic welding systems. The welding and manufacturing automation industry in Canada continues to experience strong demand for skilled technicians, particularly those trained in robotic welding applications and modern fabrication technologies.
Potential Career Roles
Types of Employers Hiring Graduates
Rankings & Recognition
Conestoga College is recognized as one of Canada's leading polytechnic institutions, consistently earning top rankings for its career-focused programs, graduate employment outcomes, and applied research excellence. As a polytechnic institute, Conestoga is not typically ranked in global university rankings such as QS or THE, but holds strong national and provincial recognition.
| Subject | Ranking Body | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Trades Training | CourseCompare | #1 in Canada |
| Co-op Programs | CourseCompare | #3 in Canada |
| Graduate Employment Rate | Ontario College Metrics | 87% |
| Graduation Rate (Ontario) | Ontario College Metrics | Highest in Ontario (72.9%) |
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