Program Information

• Diploma in two years
• A combination of two Trades programs for a unique set of skills
• Ability to pursue apprenticeship in Welder or Metal Fabricator (Fitter) upon program completion

• The global metal fabrication market is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of around 4% during the forecast period, 2020-2026.¹
• Shifting trends in finance and manufacturing sectors and the adoption of automated fabrication process is expected to propel market growth.
• Increasing demand and supply for metal fabrication across various industries such as automotive, aerospace and defense and manufacturing is anticipated.
• Wage levels in Newfoundland and Labrador are on par with the highest in Canada.²
• Some of the most popular metal types available for metal fabrication include titanium, brass, aluminum, magnesium, nickel, silver, copper and gold.

1. Demonstrate safe work practices and personal protection.
2. Interpret shop drawings, sketches and fabrication drawings.
3. Follow required codes, specifications and standards.
4. Prepare work area and equipment schedule.
5. Prepare final products for finish.
6. Demonstrate welds using SMAW, GMAW, FCAW and GTAW.
7. Perform non-destructive testing inspections on finished products.
8. Perform welds of various metals.
9. Perform welds of various positions required by industry.
10. Complete a project that encompasses skills from both welding and metal fabrication. 

Mandatory Fees

• Application Fee - $100.00 per program (non-refundable) | Application Page
  Applicants must pay a non-refundable fee for each application to the College.
• The following fees are due during confirmation of acceptance to each program at the college:
  • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
    Student must pay a non-refundable fee on confirmation of acceptance to each program at the College. The fee covers registration and student association fees and is paid annually for the duration of the program.
  • Deposit fee - First semester tuition of which $1500 is non-refundable
• Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
• Technology Fee (per semester) - $79.00

Full-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Natural Resources & Industrial Trades (per semester) - $4,462.00

Exceptions:

• Heavy Equipment Operator (per semester) - $5,058.00
• Commercial Driver (per semester) - $5,058.00
• Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $337.00
• Commercial Driver (per week) - $337.00
• All other Trade programs (per week) - $298.00

Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Natural Resources & Industrial Trades (per semester) - $2,232.00

Exceptions:

• Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $337.00
• Commercial Driver (per week) - $337.00
• All other Trade programs (per week) - $298.00

Part-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Tuition Fee (per course) - $1,046.00

Exceptions:

• Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $337.00
• Commercial Driver (per week) - $337.00
• All other Trade programs (per week) - $298.00

Estimated Program Costs for International Students (2024-2025) 

Application fee:
If applying online, the application fee must be paid via credit card when completing and submitting your application to College of the North Atlantic.

For all other tuition payments:
College of the North Atlantic has partnered with PayMyTuition for international tuition payments. All tuition payments, unless otherwise noted, can be paid via PayMyTuition. With PayMyTuition, you can pay your tuition payments from any bank, in any country in any currency at better than bank exchange rates. PayMyTuition is fast, simple, and cost effective.
Please note that you can only use PayMyTuition once you have being assigned a CNA student number.

Regulations Governing Payment of Materials & Fees

1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Dates. Students receiving Student Aid must present their notification of Student Aid form on the first day of classes. These students are permitted to have fees outstanding until receipt of the Student Aid, at which time these students must pay their accounts in full.
2. Students who have not paid all fees within the time limits given in these regulations may have their registration cancelled by the College.
3. Students with outstanding accounts will be ineligible for a subsequent term, will not be awarded a diploma or certificate, access to register, and will not be issued a certificate of standing (transcript), grade report, or access to on-line grades until the outstanding account has been paid in full. It is the student’s responsibility to address outstanding balances and to work with their respective campus student services office on inquiries related to their account balance.
4. Should the College cancel a program, all tuition and fees paid will be refunded.
5. Out of sequence students registering or withdrawing within a term will pay a prorated tuition and equipment and materials fee per week.
6. Students taking courses above their normal term load (requires application to extend normal course load per semester) will pay tuition for each additional course taken.
7. Senior Citizens, 60 years and older, are required to pay 50% of the confirmation fee and tuition.
8. Students wishing to audit a course will pay 50% of the tuition and 100% of the technology fees (if applicable).