Program Information

• Choose to complete the optional embedded 12-week (minimum) work placement, or complete program courses only – the graduation time is the same
• Diversely certified instructors guide your applied learning
• Our state-of-the-art welding shop is uniquely Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB)-certified, providing you with opportunities to engage with industry professionals throughout the program
• NDT laboratories are fully equipped to demonstrate the most modern flaw detection processes including digital ultrasonic inspection, radiography, magnetic particle inspection, liquid penetrant inspection and x-ray fluorescence
• Advanced metallurgy laboratories provide immersive experiences in evaluating material properties
• Numerous certification opportunities are provided throughput the program

• The global welding market size was US $20.23 billion in 2020 and is projected to grow to US $28.66 billion in 2028.
• Over 70% of all fabricated products are made with the expertise of welders.
• Major North American energy systems and civil/marine infrastructures are nearing their end of design life and must be refitted and renewed.
• Aging demographics in this field indicate an acute need to refresh the workforce.
• Graduates of the program have opportunities to travel the globe to work on major infrastructure projects.
• Welding failures are a leading cause of industrial and environmental catastrophes, resulting in more stringent weld quality requirements, materials verification and the need for welding inspectors.

1. Develop, manage, and implement welding-related quality management systems
2. Interpret and apply standards and codes for welding and non-destructive testing
3. Develop and maintain welding inspection procedures
4. Execute welding inspection and non-destructive testing procedures as defined by standards, codes, and related specifications
5. Interpret and evaluate quality inspection and test results
6. Verify and recommend welding operator qualifications
7. Prepare and maintain inspection records and reports
8. Set up equipment, lay out work to specifications, and weld to prescribed standards
9. Perform project management activities within a welding and fabrication, and quality assurance, context.

• Standard First Aid/Heart Start
• WHMIS

• CSA W47.1 Welder/Welder Operator Qualification
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) technique 
• Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
  • Certified Exposure Device Operator

• CSA W178.2 Welding Inspection Level 1
• CSA W47.1 Welder/Welder Operator Qualification
  • Multiple techniques 
• CAN/CGSB 48.9712:
• Radiography (RT) Level I
• Ultrasonic Inspection (UT) Level I
• Magnetic Particle Inspection (MT) Level II
• Liquid Penetrant Inspection (PT) Level II

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 within two (2) weeks of date of Letter of of acceptance to each program at the college:
  • Confirmation Fee - $103.00 per program annually (non-refundable)
    Student must pay this 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.
  • First Semester Tuition- which includes the $1500 Deposit Fee
    Deposit fee - $1500 non-refundable, non-transferable fee.
• Academic Audit Fee (once per program) - $50.00
• Technology Fee (per semester) - $83.00

Full-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Regular Term (15-weeks)
Natural Resources & Industrial Trades (per semester) - $4,685.00

Exceptions:

• Heavy Equipment Operator (per semester) - $5,311.00
• Commercial Driver (per semester) - $5,311.00
• Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $354.00
• Commercial Driver (per week) - $354.00
• All other Trade programs (per week) - $313.00

Intersession (up to 7-weeks)
Natural Resources & Industrial Trades (per semester) - $2,344.00

Exceptions:

• Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $354.00
• Commercial Driver (per week) - $354.00
• All other Trade programs (per week) - $313.00

Part-Time Student Fees

Certificate & Diploma Programs:

Tuition Fee (per course) - $1,046.00

Exceptions:

• Heavy Equipment Operator (per week) - $354.00
• Commercial Driver (per week) - $354.00
• All other Trade programs (per week) - $313.00

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 Fees & Charges

1. All student fees must be paid by the date specified in each term.  The dates are listed in the Academic Calendar on page. 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 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).