Niagara College
Welland, ON
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Niagara College is a publicly funded Ontario college (established 1967) operating from campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Its School of Trades, based at the Welland Campus Rankin Technology Centre, offers welding, electrical, machining, automotive service, and hairstyling programs across advanced labs on 100 acres of green space. The college is also home to Canada's first Teaching Winery, Teaching Brewery, and Teaching Distillery.
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Top Programs
Skilled-trades programs offered by Niagara College.
- Welding Techniques
- Machining and Toolmaking
- Electrical Techniques
- Automotive Service Technician
- CNC Machining Operator/Programmer
- Hairstyling
- Mechanical Techniques
Certifications & Accreditations
Credentials and accreditations Niagara College holds.
- Publicly funded Ontario college
- OSAP eligible
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Niagara College publicly funded?
- Yes. Niagara College is a publicly funded Ontario college established in 1967, operating from campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Domestic students may access OSAP and provincial training supports for eligible programs.
- What skilled trades programs does Niagara College offer?
- Niagara College's School of Trades offers Welding Techniques, Electrical Techniques, Machining and Toolmaking, CNC Machining Operator/Programmer, Automotive Service Technician, Mechanical Techniques, and Hairstyling diploma and apprenticeship programs — all delivered at the Welland Campus.
- Where are Niagara College's skilled trades programs delivered?
- Skilled trades and technology programs are based at the Welland Campus, home to the Rankin Technology Centre and advanced machining, welding, automotive, electrical, and mechanical labs across 100 acres of green space.
- Does Niagara College offer co-op opportunities in trades programs?
- Yes. Select trades programs at Niagara College include co-op work terms, allowing students to gain paid, supervised industry experience before graduation while building professional networks and employer connections.
- Are the reviews on this page verified?
- Yes. To maintain the integrity of our directory, every Niagara College review is manually moderated by our team to ensure it reflects a genuine student experience.