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Overview
Students engage in a variety of classroom and shop activities. They learn theoretical principals of the trade in the classroom and then apply their knowledge in the shop where they master the skills employed in the fabrication of steel structures, vessels, containers and equipment.
Students earn Level One technical training credit towards the Metal Fabricator apprenticeship. Additionally, graduates of the program receive credit for 450 work-based hours of the practical on-the-job component of the metal fabricator apprenticeship.
Careers
Graduates of the Metal Fabricator Foundation Program at Selkirk College may find employment as apprentice metal fabricators engaged in the fabrication of buildings, bridges, ships, boilers, vessels, containers and heavy equipment.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Practical Training- Reading drawings and blueprints
- Materials burning and welding
- Metallurgy
- Plate and structural pattern development, section fabrication and layout techniques
- Safe work practices
- Surface prep and finishing methods
- Trade math solutions
- Trade tool and shop equipment usage
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Duration
- Full-time
- 5 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
Most programs accept applications 12 months before the start date.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
General Engineering & Technology Fine Arts View 8 other Short Courses in General Engineering & Technology in CanadaExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Have graduated from a BC Senior Secondary School or equivalent, or
- Be 19 years of age or over at the time of application, or
- Be under 19 years of age but have a written recommendation from your Secondary School Principal
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International
12553 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12553 CAD for the full programme during 5 months. -
National
4833 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4833 CAD for the full programme during 5 months.
Living costs for Burnaby
1600 - 2700 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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