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Diploma in Mechanical Technician – Welding Fitter
Northern College - Kirkland Lake Campus, Canada
CAD 27375
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 100 Waived
Application Fee
12 months
Duration
6
IELTS
79
TOEFL
50%
Min GPA
Program Overview
From mining to manufacturing, Northern’s Mechanical Technician – Welding Fitter diploma will set you up with a top-notch skillset and a rewarding career to match.
Thanks to a hands-on apprentice-style curriculum, you’ll spend three semesters learning how to diagnose, install and maintain a wide range of industrial machinery. And along the way, you’ll learn to fabricate and weld a variety of parts and shapes – including cones, chutes and hoppers.
Beyond your critical training in the shop, you’ll also hone your freehand and computer-assisted drafting skills. You’ll nail the trade related math problems that result in precision measurements.
And you’ll master the techniques, codes and protocols that keep you safe on the job – all while delivering the consistent high quality results that are guaranteed to set you apart.
The Mechanical Technician – Welding Fitter diploma exempts levels 1, 2, and 3 in 456A-Welder and 437A-Metal Fabricator (Fitter).
Additional Information
Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 7 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) 
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - Band in any one module - 5.5
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 105.0
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a Grade 12 / High School Diploma in PCM or equivalent, including the following required course(s):
- Grade 12 English (C, U)
- Grade 11 Math (C, M, U)
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
27375
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 100 Waived
Application Fee
(CAD)
10000 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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Scholarships
Allocation of the 15 International Entrance Scholarships for Fall 2025 Intake
Scholarship Value: $2,000 per recipient
Eligibility Criteria: To qualify for the scholarship, international students must meet the following requirements:
1. Intake and Region:
- Be a new international student starting in the Fall 2025 intake.
- Students from all countries are eligible if they meet all the criteria in this document.
2. Regional Allocation:
- A maximum of four scholarships will be awarded per region (Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa)
- The remaining 3 scholarships will be awarded to eligible students outside the above listed regions if applicable.
3. Eligible Programs:
- Applicants must be admitted to one of the Engineering, Technology, or Trades programs listed in Northern College’s Fall 2025 international program offerings. Examples include Mining, Electrical, and Heavy Equipment programs.
4. Payment Requirement:
- Students must pay the full tuition and ancillary fees by the first payment deadline outlined in their Letter of Acceptance (LOA).
5. Exclusion for Domestic Tuition:
- Students paying domestic tuition fees (e.g., Permanent Residents or dependents of closed work permit holders) are not eligible for this scholarship. This aligns with the .
6. Academic Performance and English Proficiency:
- Achieve a minimum average of 75% in senior high school or post-secondary academic studies.
- Meet English proficiency requirements with a minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 overall, with no band lower than 6.0, or equivalent scores in other accepted tests.
7. Scholarship Application:
- Scholarships will be applied directly to eligible students’ Northern College accounts after day 10 of their second semester.
8. Revocation of Scholarship:
- Scholarships will be rescinded if:
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- The student changes to a program not eligible for the scholarship.
- Students do not enroll at Northern College anymore.
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