The Institute of Technical Trades is a premier Canadian welding school in Toronto dedicated to training future welders and helping experienced welders improve and enhance their skills.

Welders Are In Demand
As Canada faces a nationwide wave of retirements, with 15% of the workforce retiring annually, industries are struggling to fill skilled trades positions - particularly in welding. To meet this demand, the Institute of Technical Trades (ITT) offers welding classes in Scarborough, designed to prepare future welders for a prosperous career path.

Comprehensive Training
At ITT, we offer comprehensive welding training that opens doors to new careers and offers continuing education for experienced welders. Our hands-on programs cover a range of welding processes along with blueprint reading and welding theory. We’re dedicated to equipping welders with the knowledge and expertise needed in high-demand industries such as construction, manufacturing, metal fabrication, transportation, shipbuilding, and pipelines.

CWB & TSSA Test Centre
 We are one of the largest long-time accredited testing centres for both the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) and Technical Standard and Safety Authority (TSSA). Our curriculum includes testing with these industry-recognized bodies, giving you the opportunity to earn nationally recognized certifications while you train.

Practical Skill Development
Upon graduation, ITT welders are fully equipped to meet industry demands. Our interactive and engaging training combines both theory and practical skills development with multiple welding processes. Led by instructors with years of experience in both the field and the classroom, you’ll receive top-tier training that sets you apart.

Empowering Your Future
At ITT, we’re committed to providing a supportive and empowering learning experience that’s tailored to your individual needs. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced welder looking to advance, we have programs designed to match your goals. Our modern facility is fully equipped with the latest technology ensuring you graduate with the knowledge and practical skills to excel.

Continuous Enrolment
Our welding classes start weekly, so you don’t need to wait until the next semester. Our rolling admissions mean you can start your welding training whenever you’re ready. (May be subject to space and availability.)

Leading the Way in Welding Training
With over five decades of experience, ITT has earned its reputation as a premier Canadian welding school. We understand the needs of both student and industry, and we’ve built a curriculum that prepares our graduates to lead in their field.

Why ITT?
• Personalized training - to match your career goals
• Student support - every step of the way
• Hands-on experience - with industry leading technology
• Skilled Instructors - offering years of experience and personalized guidance
• Certification opportunities - with CWB and TSSA
• Industry connections - to launch your career

With industry-recognized certification and high-quality training, ITT ensures your career in welding has a strong foundation. As the need for highly skilled welders continues to rise, ITT is here to help you build a prosperous and secure future.

Take the next step towards a successful welding career and contact us today!

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PROGRAMS:

Welding Boot Camp Program (6 Weeks) - Certificate Program
160 Hours
Develop welding skills with 100% practical hands-on training | Earn up to four welding certifications

Welding Techniques (4 Months) - Certificate Program
15.2 Weeks
Train to become a welder | Learn core practical welding skills, basic blueprint reading, and welding theory fundamentals | Earn up to six welding certifications

Welder Fitter (6 Months) - Diploma Program
22.4 Weeks
Train for a welding career | Learn advanced practical welding skills, advanced blueprint reading, and welding theory | Earn up to eight welding certifications

Welding Technology (8 Months) - Diploma Program
32 Weeks
Train for long-term success in the welding industry | Learn specialized practical welding skills, advanced blueprint reading, and advanced welding theory | Earn up to ten welding certifications

COURSES:

SMAW Welding   
• Introduction
• Introduction + Certification Prep
• Certification Prep
• Custom Training
 

GMAW Welding
• Introduction
• Introduction + Certification Prep
• Certification Prep
• Custom Training
 

GTAW Welding
• Introduction
• Introduction + Certification Prep
• Certification Prep
• Custom Training
 

FCAW Welding
• Introduction
• Introduction + Certification Prep
• Certification Prep
• Custom Training
 

Pipe Welding
• Introduction + Certification Prep
• Certification Prep
• Custom Training
 

Welding Theory
Specialty Theory
Welding Theory Fundamentals
Basic Blueprint Reading
Blueprint Reading For Welders
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Institute of Technical Trades – Accredited CWB & TSSA Test Centre

CWB Testing - The Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) serves as the national certifying body for structural welders across Canada.

TSSA Testing - The Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA) is an independent regulatory body in Ontario responsible for enforcing safety standards across various sectors, including fuel systems, pipelines, pressure vessels, and boilers. The TSSA certifies welders for work in industries such as manufacturing, oil and gas, and power generation.

As an accredited CWB and TSSA test centre, the Institute of Technical Trades (ITT) integrates certification tests with these organizations into our welding training programs. These assessments equip students with essential welding skills and expertise while ensuring compliance with national and provincial safety and quality standards.
Earning certifications from the CWB and TSSA validates a student’s skills and expertise, opening doors to new opportunities and enabling them to excel in demanding and regulated industries such as construction, manufacturing, and pressure systems.
 

Benefits of Certification:

• Industry Relevance: These certifications are widely recognized in key sectors such as construction, manufacturing, oil and gas, and pressure systems, making certified welders more employable and competitive.
• Compliance with Regulations: Many welding jobs, especially those involving structural steel or pressure vessels, require welders to hold CWB or TSSA certification, ensuring that workers adhere to provincial and national safety codes.
• Career Advancement: Training programs that include these certifications equip students with the credentials needed to take on more specialized and higher-paying roles.
• Hands-on Preparation: Incorporating these tests into training provides practical, real-world experience with the types of projects and standards welders will encounter in their careers.

Note: CWB and TSSA testing is also available to non-students with advance booking.
 

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The Institute of Technical Trades is a fully registered Regulated Career College under the regulations of the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.