Part-Time Certificates & Workshops · North American Trade Schools
Certificate Training Programs
Build practical skills with part-time certificate training and hands-on workshops at North American Trade Schools (NATS) in Ontario.
Explore four introductory, 80-hour welding workshops covering Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG), and Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick). NATS also offers customized Corporate Training, Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) Certification, and Working at Heights training. Choose an option that fits your goals and explore full course details on its dedicated page.
- 80-Hour Welding Workshops · 20 hours theory + 60 hours practical
- Hands-On Learning · Beginner-friendly welding training
- Ontario Campuses · Brampton, Burlington & London (course-specific availability)
Explore Certificate Programs & Workshops
Compare welding processes and other short-term training options below. Open a program page for course content, campus details, current availability, and registration information.
Welding Certificate Workshop
Flux Core Welding (FCAW)
Develop foundational Flux Cored Arc Welding skills through instructor-led classroom instruction, demonstrations, and supervised hands-on welding practice. Learn welding safety, equipment setup, wire selection, FCAW-G and FCAW-S fundamentals, welding techniques, and basic weld inspection.
- 80 Hours · Total
- 20 Hours · Theory
- 60 Hours · Practical
- Beginner Friendly
- Brampton, Burlington & London
Welding Certificate Workshop
MIG Welding (GMAW)
Learn Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), commonly known as MIG welding, through classroom instruction and supervised hands-on training. Develop skills in welding safety, machine setup, shielding gas selection, wire-feed adjustments, welding techniques, and basic weld inspection.
- 80 Hours · Total
- 20 Hours · Theory
- 60 Hours · Practical
- Beginner Friendly
- Brampton Campus
Welding Certificate Workshop
TIG Welding (GTAW)
Build foundational Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) skills through instructor-led instruction and practical welding shop experience. Learn TIG welding safety, tungsten preparation, shielding gas use, filler metal selection, equipment setup, and essential welding techniques, with an emphasis on mild steel.
- 80 Hours · Total
- 20 Hours · Theory
- 60 Hours · Practical
- Beginner Friendly
- Brampton, Burlington & London
Welding Certificate Workshop
Stick Welding (SMAW)
Learn Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), commonly known as Stick Welding, through hands-on training and classroom instruction. Develop practical skills in welding safety, electrode selection, equipment operation, joint preparation, arc control, weld cleaning, and basic visual inspection.
- 80 Hours · Total
- 20 Hours · Theory
- 60 Hours · Practical
- Beginner Friendly
- Brampton, Burlington & London
For Employers
Corporate Training
Customized corporate welding training programs for companies across Ontario, built around your specific operational needs. Whether your team needs to upgrade technical skills, prepare for Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) qualification, or improve shop-floor productivity, our corporate programs are designed for employers who want practical, hands-on instruction that translates directly to performance on the job. Program structure and duration are developed in consultation with your team.
- Customized · Built around your operational needs
- CWB · Qualification preparation
- For Employers · Companies across Ontario
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
ODP Certification
Ozone Depletion Prevention (ODP) training and certificate — an overview of the CFC/HCFC/HFC Control in the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Industry Training Program, now known as “Canada’s Ozone Layer Protection Awareness Program for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems” Certification Examination. Successful completion of this course and exam will provide the participant with an Environmental Awareness Card.
Important: This card must not be mistaken for a trade qualification certificate or permit to work.
- Environment Canada · Program partner
- HRAI · Program developer
- Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Systems
Safety Training · Construction Projects
Working at Heights
Working at Heights Training in Ontario, designed to provide an advanced, in-depth understanding of working at heights hazards, and hands-on application of the different fall protection systems and system components — travel restraint systems, fall restricting systems, fall arrest systems, safety nets, and work belts / safety belts. As of April 1st 2015, workers on construction projects using those systems must be trained, and this course meets the requirements outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Awareness and Training Regulation for Working at Heights Training on Construction Projects.
- CPO Approved · Training program
- Construction Projects · Ontario
- Fall Protection Systems Covered
Which Certificate Is Right for You?
Match your trade and goal to a program, then use the directory above to open its full page.
Aspiring Welders & Skilled Trades Learners
Explore hands-on Flux Core, MIG, TIG, and Stick Welding workshops designed to introduce foundational welding processes, equipment, safety practices, and practical shop skills.
Employers & Teams
Corporate Training for custom, hands-on welding training built around your operational needs, including CWB qualification preparation.
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Service Personnel
ODP Certification for refrigerant handling awareness, leading to the Environmental Awareness Card on successful completion.
Construction Project Workers
Working at Heights training for the fall protection systems used on construction projects.
Develop New Skills Without Disrupting Your Life
Fit Around Your Commitments
Develop new skills and interests without disrupting your home, work or family commitments.
Affordable & Flexible
Affordable courses that will fit right into your busy lifestyle.
Enhance Your Career
Enhance your career and help you live life to the fullest.
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Not Sure Which Certificate Fits?
Interested in welding? Compare Flux Core (FCAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), and Stick (SMAW) to find the process you want to learn. For workplace training, refrigeration and air conditioning awareness, or fall protection, explore the other certificate options above. Visit each program page to check course details, locations, and registration.
