Welding Engineering

Technology
Open for Winter 2022 Length: 2 years N/A N/A
Available: Full Time Classroom Credential: Diploma Grad Employment Rate Median Starting Salary

Program description
Combining hands-on instruction and theory, develop your skills and knowledge in structural steel design, fabrication, welding and metallurgy in
preparation for a career as a welding specialist or quality control and inspection officer. The Welding Engineering Technology program offers two years of
hands-on education. The first year focuses on academic fundamentals and structural steel design and fabrication. During the second year, you will learn
pressure vessel design, construction and testing. You will design, build and test a pressure vessel as part of your final project. Practical welding skills are
also developed to gain an in-depth understanding of welding processes. Is this the right fit for me? Students with higher secondary or post-secondary
marks usually experience greater success in SAIT programs. Accreditation This program is nationally accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada.
Graduates may apply to the Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta for their Certified Engineering Technologist
designation after two years of appropriate industrial experience. While at SAIT, students are encouraged to become members of the: Canadian Welding
Group American Society for Materials National Association of Corrosion Engineers Association of Science& Engineering Technology. Credentials After
successfully completing this program, graduates will receive a SAIT diploma in Welding Engineering Technology.

Career opportunities
Graduates can pursue job opportunities as a:
• welding specialist
• welding technologist
• researcher
• supervisor
• quality control and inspection officer
Related careers include:
• non-destructive testing
• natural gas compression technician
• sheet metal worker

Program advising
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statistics, housing, athletics, recreation and other services. Contact advising@sait.ca for more information.

Contact us
Application dates Program SAIT Main Campus
1301 16 Ave NW
Applications for fall 2021 open
Oct. 7, 2020, until the program
start date Tel: 403.284.7248
start date.
Term-Program start
Applications for winter 2022 open Fall 2021-Sept. 7, 2021
March 31, 2021, until the program Winter 2022-Jan. 10, 2022
start date.
Admission requirements
Completion of the following courses or equivalents:

• At least 50% in Math 30-1 or Pure Math 30, or at least 70% in Math 30-2,
• At least 50% in English Language Arts 30-1 or English Language Arts 30-2,
• At least 50% in Chemistry 20 or Science 30.
• All applicants must demonstrate English Language Proficiency prior to admission, including students
educated in Canada.

SAIT accepts high school course equivalents for admission. If you don't meet the requirements, consider Academic Upgrading.

SAIT evaluates international documents for admissions. After you've applied, consider our international document assessment service if
your education is from outside of Canada.

Tuition and fees

Domestic*
Year Tuition fees SAIT fees Saitsa fees Health & Dental Plan 2020/21 total
1 $5,564 $682 $288 $252 $6,786
2 $5,564 $682 $288 $252 $6,786

* Tuition, fees, books and supply costs are subject to change and not included in the price of the program.

Paying for your studies

When you receive an offer of admission, you’ll need to pay a tuition deposit within 30 days of receiving your offer to secure your seat in
the program. Your remaining tuition will be due approximately four weeks prior to your program start date. Financial assistance is
available through student loans, grants, awards and other funding options. For more information, visit sait.ca. If you require financial
advising, email funding@sait.ca to set up an appointment.

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