Overview

At this Welding and Fabrication Technology (PGWP Eligible – details in description) program from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) you will learn from faculty with real-world experience who will provide industry insights and mentorship. You’ll have access to modern welding facilities and equipment and networking opportunities with industry professionals and potential employers. This programme is PGWP eligible.

As a student, you will:

learn industry-standard welding processes and tools, including for aluminum, steel or other metals
learn how to interpret complex drawings, adhere to strict standards and specifications, and keep current with welding codes
learn welding and metal fabrication procedures using the latest and emerging technologies in the field
gain business and entrepreneurship skills for effective decision-making, job planning, tool and material selection, and operational sequencing
gain mathematical and communication abilities for interacting with various stakeholders and accurately estimating project materials and resources.

Careers and opportunities

Contractors and Supervisors, Machining, Metal Forming, Shaping and Erecting Trades and Related Occupations
Boilermakers
Structural Metal and Platework Fabricators and Fitters
Ironworkers
Welders and Related Machine Operators
Supervisors, Other Mechanical and Metal Products Manufacturing

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Industrial Blueprint Reading
Trade Science
Mathematics
Wire Feed Theory/Lab
Industrial Pattern Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-29 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-09 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-23 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-27 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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80

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PTE Academic

53

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OTE

130

IELTS

6

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Calgary, Canada

Disciplines

Production and Manufacturing Engineering Structural Engineering View 25 other Bachelors in Production and Manufacturing Engineering in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

53

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OTE

130

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

at least 50% in English Arts 20-1 OR English Arts 20-2,
at least 50% Math 20-1 OR Math 20-2 OR Math 20-3,
at least 50% Science 10.

Students who have graduated from SAIT’s Welding Technician certificate program within the last five years may be given advanced standing into year two, depending on seat availability.
All applicants who were educated outside of Canada must demonstrate English Language proficiency and provide proof they meet the program admission requirements with an international document assessment.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19830 CAD / year

≈ 19830 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10710 CAD / year

≈ 10710 CAD / year

Living costs

Calgary

Canada

1247 - 1953 CAD / month

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Overview

As a student, you will:

Careers and opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Calgary

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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