Welding

Welding at Silver King, Nelson

Programs

• Level C Welder
• Levels B, A - Testing and Upgrading Tickets

Program Calendar

2012

• January 3 - Program continues.
• March 29 - Weld C ends.
• April 20 - Graduation ceremonies.

• September 4 - Orientation Day.
• September 4 - Program begins
• December 20 - Winter break.

2013

• January 3 - Program continues.
• March 28 - Weld C ends.
• April 19 - Graduation ceremonies.

Note: The above program calendar is for C Level Welding.

B Level Welding, A Level Welding and Welding Upgrade are continuous intake. Please contact Admissions at (250)354-3202 for availability.

Program Objectives

In accordance with the BC Provincial Welding Trades Advisory Committee in cooperation with the Ministry of Advanced Education, students who successfully complete all welding modules are trained to a province-wide competency level. On completion of each level of training, graduates will possess the skills necessary to function as a safe and competent Welder at that level.

In the Province of British Columbia welding training and accreditation is provided in the following format:

• C Level Welder- training in several processes and procedures to a basic competency level in welding.
• CWB: unclassified – Welders tested and licensed by a Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) member shop or union.
• B Level: intermediate training in several processes and procedures.
• Pressure Tickets: after becoming a registered B Level Welder, American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) procedure Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code procedures may be obtained.
• A Level: advanced training in several processes and procedures.
• Night School: all C, B, and A levels – upgrade – hobby – backyard mechanics.

Additional Information

Welder Certification Company Training Courses are also available. For more information please contact Colin A. Makeiv (ext. 3236) or Rob Schwarzer (ext. 3250) on the Silver King Campus phone (250) 352-6601 or fax (250) 352-3180.

Procedure and Process Qualification (Tickets)

Various organizations [Candian Welding Bureau (CWB), Mechanical Contractors Association (MCA), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Branch] have registered procedures to which welders can/may qualify.

Various companies require their welders to qualify to various registered procedures.

Companies or individuals interested in arranging training or testing are urged to contact this department to explore time frame and cost factors.

Admission Requirements

C Level Welder

The Level C Welder program is seven months of training which provides you with theory and practical skills preparing you for the growing workforce.  Through one-on-one shop time, theory and practical hands-on training, you will gain entry level knowledge of Welder job requirements.

• graduation from a British Columbia Senior Secondary School or equivalent,* with
• Principles of Math 10, Applications of Math 11 or Essentials of Math 12 or equivalent with a “C” or better, and
• English 10 with a “C” or better.
• good hand/eye coordination.
• all applicants are required to complete a computerized placement test in reading, writing and mathematics once they have submitted their application.

*Consideration will be given to mature individuals (19 years or older) who are not Senior Secondary School graduates provided they have completed or are in the process of obtaining Principles of Math 10 or equivalent with a “C” grade or better.(This course must be completed prior to the program entry date.)

Students must supply some hand tools, safety boots, leatherwear and purchase module texts at a cost of approximately $600.  A refundable tool deposit of $100 will be required at the start of the program.

B Level Welding

Approximately four months training plus eight months work experience are required for your B Level training. Selkirk College offers a series of competency-based courses on a continuous basis from September to May. Due to the wide scope of these courses, an interview with the appropriate instructor BEFORE registering is strongly recommended.

• successful completion of C Level Welding program including C Level Endorsement Stamp.
• minimum of five months work experience as a Welder.
• students must supply some hand tools and purchase B Level module texts at a cost of approximately $100.
• an interview with the instructor prior to registering is strongly recommended.

Students are required to have C Level module texts in addition to above.

A Level Welding

Approximately two months training plus ten months work experience are required for your A Level training. Selkirk College offers a series of competency-based courses on a continuous basis from September to May. Due to the wide scope of these courses, an interview with the appropriate instructor BEFORE registering is strongly recommended.

• successful completion of B Level Welding program including B Level Endorsement Stamp.
• minimum of eight months work experience as a Welder.
• students must supply some hand tools and purchase A Level module texts at a cost of approximately $50.
• an interview with the instructor prior to registering is strongly recommended.

Students are required to have C and B Level module texts in addition to above.

Math Requirements

Career Potential

Graduates of each level of training have a variety of employment opportunities. Nearly every industry, union agency and manufacturing facility employs welders, not only in BC and Canada, but worldwide (for those who love to travel). For students interested in obtaining the A Level and several pressure tickets, the top end of the salary scale can exceed $100,000 per year. Most medium to large companies use a welding process in one or more departments. This training provides the means of entry into management, technical services, engineering, fabrication, machining, mechanical, maintenance, inspection and quality control and more.

Approximate Expenses

Total program expenses are comprised of both College Fees and Program Specific Fees.

Course of Studies

C Level Welding

• P1 Introduction and Program Orientation
• P2 OFC Oxy-fuel Gas Cutting
• P3 OAW/OAB Oxyacetylene Welding/Brazing
• P4 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW I)
• P5 AAG Air Carbon Arc Gouging
• P6 Gas Metal Arc Welding/Flux Cored Arc Welding (GMAW/FCAW I)
• RK1 Material Handling
• RK2a Blueprint Reading I
• RK2b Mathematics
• RK3 Metallurgy I

Course of Studies B Level Welding

• P7 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW II)
• P8 Gas Metal Acr Welding (GMAW II)
• P9 Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW II)
• P10 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW I)
• RK4 Welding Quality Control and Inspection Standards
• RK5 Welding Codes Standards and Specifications
• RK6 Blueprint Reading II
• RK7 Welding Metallurgy II

Course of Studies A Level Welding

• P11 Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW III)
• P12 Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW II)
• RK8 Welding Metallurgy III
• RK9 Blueprint Reading III