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Welding - Apprenticeship Level 1 - 3

Program at a Glance
Length
Level 1 - 8 weeks, Level 2 - 8 weeks, Level 3 - 10 weeks
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    Program Overview

    Graduates of the Welder Foundation program earn advance credit for Levels 1 and 2 of the Technical Training component of the Welder Apprenticeship. Additionally, they earn 300 hours credit towards the Workplace-Based Training component of their apprenticeship. After completion of the program, it’s recommended that students gain another 2,700 hours of hands-on field experience before returning to school for Level 3 Technical Training.

    Levels 1 (8 weeks) and Level 2 (8 weeks) Technical Training in the apprenticeship stream covers similar topics as in the Foundation program. The apprenticeship stream assumes that the apprentice is receiving training on the job so the in-school portion of their training is shorter.

    Level 3 Welding is an 10-week program (11-weeks due to Skilled Trades BC Harmonization) for indentured apprentices who have 3,000 hours or more of Workplace-Based Training. Content is similar to Welder B. The apprenticeship stream assumes apprentices are receiving focused training on the job and so the in-school technical training is only 10 weeks long plus one week due to Harmonization (see link above). Upon completion of Level 3 Welding, students write the Inter-Provincial (Red Seal) Welder exam. Those with a passing grade on the Red Seal exam and 4,500 hours of Workplace-Based Training earn the Welder Certificate of Qualification as well as the Inter-Provincial (IP) Red Seal Standard.

    Program Outcomes

    Welding Apprenticeship Level 1

    Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:

    • describe safe working practices.
    • perform basic trade related mathematical calculations
    • use and maintain measuring and layout tools.
    • use and maintain hand tools.
    • use and maintain power tools (electric and pneumatic).
    • describe shop materials.
    • apply lifting, hoisting, and rigging procedures.
    • describe and use cutting and gouging processes.
    • describe and perform fusion and braze welding (TB) using the oxy-fuel (OFW) process.
    • describe and use the shielded metal arc-welding (SMAW) process.
    • describe and use semi-automatic and automatic welding.
    • identify common welding symbols and bolted connections.

    Welding Apprenticeship Level 2

    Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:

    • apply lifting, hoisting, and rigging procedures.
    • describe and use the shielded metal arc-welding (SMAW) process.
    • use semi-automatic and automatic welding processes.
    • use the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process and use it for ferrous metals and stainless steel.
    • describe production processes for manufacturing metals.
    • describe mechanical and physical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
    • describe common ferrous, non-ferrous, and reactive metals and their weldability.
    • read and interpret drawings.
    • perform basic drafting.
    • perform mathematical calculations.
    • interpret and apply mechanical drawings and layout components.
    • fabricate weldments.
    • perform costing and estimating functions.

    Welding Apprenticeship Level 3

    Upon successful completion of this program, learners will be able to:

    • select electrodes for shielded metal arc welding (SMAW).
    • use the SMAW process on low carbon steel plate and pipe.
    • use the GMAW and GMAW-P process.
    • use combined GMAW, MCAW, and FCAW processes.
    • use the gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) process for ferrous metals and aluminum.
    • describe mechanical and physical properties of ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
    • describe common ferrous, non-ferrous, and reactive metals and their weldability.
    • describe the grain structure of metals.
    • describe aluminum, aluminum alloys and their weldability.
    • read and interpret drawings.
    • interpret and apply mechanical drawings and layout components.
    • fabricate weldments.
    • perform costing and estimating functions.
    • describe basic welding quality control and inspection requirements.
    • describe inspection and testing procedures.
    • describe the scope of the welding supervisor and inspector responsibilities.
    • identify applicable standards, codes, specifications, and jurisdictional bodies.
    • describe compliance with weld procedure specifications (WPS) and data sheets.
    Admission Requirements

    The following admission requirements are specific to the Welding Apprenticeship program:

    • Indentured in a Welding Apprenticeship
    • Active work apprenticeship sponsor
    • Successful completion of previous level
    Additional Requirements
    • Physically fit, (mobility/lifting) good manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, balance, work at heights & in adverse weather.
    • Students must supply some hand tools, safety boots, leather wear 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.
    Graduation and Promotion

    In order to receive your credential in your program you must maintain a minimum of 70% average.

    Tuition & Fees
    Domestic

    Domestic

    Welding Apprenticeship - Level 1, 2, 3, A or B (11 weeks), Year 1
    Tuition
    $ 1,366
    Mandatory Fees
    $ 181
    Student Union Fees
    $ 80
    Total
    $ 1,626
    Welding Apprenticeship - Level 1, 2, 3, A or B (16 weeks), Year 1
    Tuition
    $ 1,891
    Mandatory Fees
    $ 211
    Student Union Fees
    $ 80
    Total
    $ 2,182
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