The International Welding Design Certificate program prepares graduates to write the qualifying exam for either the International Welding Technologist diploma or the International Welding Engineer diploma, depending on the educational background of the applicant. These credentials are awarded by the International Institute of Welding (IIW). As an Authorized Training Body for the IIW, Northern College will offer this three-semester program through a web-based mode of delivery in conjunction with on-site practical training and laboratory analysis.

Program content will cover four broad areas: welding processes and equipment; materials and their behaviour; fabrication and applications; and construction and design. The program will focus on applying scientific principles to ensure compatibility of product design, materials, process and reliability. The result is a well-integrated, practical program which prepares an internationally recognized engineering professional with a highly developed specialization in welding materials, processes and procedures.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this program will be well-suited to select welding processes, design welding procedures, inspect welds using a variety of methods, troubleshoot welding problems, train and supervise welders, etc. They can find employment in companies making welded structures for global markets as welding supervisors, inspectors, technical sales representatives, quality control supervisors, product designers/developers, trainers, welding procedure (manual, mechanical and robotic) developers, advisors to manufacturing automation teams and welding metallurgists.

Welding is diffused across many industry sectors including fabricating, manufacturing, mining, forestry, maintenance, construction, and sales – and is poised to grow in four key industries: heavy industry, aero-space, petroleum/energy and automotive. All these industries will require the expertise of an International Welding Engineering Technologist or Engineer.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements for the Welding Design - International Certificate program are:

• Ontario College Advanced Diploma from an Engineering Technology program (e.g. Mechanical, Manufacturing, Civil, Structural, Electrical)

Program of Studies

Semester I (Fall)
Block A
Welding Processes and Equipment I
Welding Metallurgy I
Construction and Design I

Block B
Welding Processes and Equipment II
Welding Metallurgy II

Semester II (Winter)
Block C
Welding Processes and Equipment III
Welding Metallurgy III
Construction and Design II
Fabrication and Applications Engineering I

Semester III (Summer)
Block D
Fabrication and Applications Engineering II
Welding Processes and Equipment IV
Welding Metallurgy IV
Welding Practical

For program information:
Joshua Fuller
Program Coordinator
705-567-9291 ext. 750
fullerj@northern.on.ca