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The demand for skilled welding technicians is high and will continue to grow as the use of advanced technologies in the metals fabrication industry increases and as current workers retire from the workforce.

As a welder you will find a wide range of work opportunities in the manufacturing, construction and service industries. Our experienced and knowledgeable instructors will provide you with a thorough knowledge of welding materials, processes and applications as well as the safety practices and regulations required by industry. Our facilities include two shops - one dedicated to "C" level training, the other to "B" and "A" levels, upgrading and metal fabrication - where our students have the opportunity of working on a wide range of projects in a real world environment. 


Promotional Videos

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Shaw TV Welding Segment - Welding is one of the trades profiled in a year long series airing on Shaw TV and in this segment commentaries were by Henry Murphy the Production Supervisor at Northside Industries and Okanagan College instructor David Dutcher  .  This new strategic partnership between Shaw TV and Okanagan College will profile different trades and educational opportunities that exist in the region and will be promoted on cable channels as well including A&E, CNN, CNN Headline News, Speed, Spike, TBS & TLC.   


News & Events


Custom Built Motorcycle from Cherry Customs on display at Career Fair





Career Fair - November 2009
The Welding Department provided ongoing demonstrations in Oxy-Fuel and Stick and Wire; they displayed a  variety of  their Welding Machines and showcased a custom built motorcycle from Cherry Customs (see insert picture).  On site was the local chapter of the Boilermakers Lodge 359.     For more information & pictures from the Career Fair - click here.

Students Make History
Welding Students Help Make History - May 2008
B.C. Ministry of Transportation asked if the college would be interested in being a part of history and the Welding Department didn't hesitate to get involved. They get a lot of requests to help with community projects but being asked to construct a time capsule for the new bridge was a great opportunity for their students to contribute something meaningful to the city. see the Daily Courier Article & our Pictures (pps).