Welder Apprenticeship

Apprenticeship training is for people who are currently working in industry and who are sponsored by an employer and registered with SkilledTradesBC. Apprenticeship programs combine work-based training (typically 80-85%) and technical training (15-20%) taken in a classroom and shop setting.

The length of an apprenticeship can range from one to five years, but most require four years to complete.

College of the Rockies offers all levels of Welder technical training, including Modular A, Modular B, and MPAW. Start dates for these programs vary. For program information please contact the Trades Program Admission Coordinator.


Welder Level 1 Harmonized

Welder Level 2 Harmonized

Welder Level 3 Harmonized

MPAW (Multi-Process Alloy Welding)

Welder Modular B

Welder Modular A

Additional Info

Welder Apprenticeship/Modular Training Schedule

ProgramLevelStartsEndsLength
*Welder1April 3, 2023May 26, 20238 Weeks
*Welder1April 8, 2024May 31, 20248 Weeks
*Welder2April 3, 2023May 26, 20238 Weeks
*Welder2April 8, 2024May 31, 20248 Weeks
*Welder3October 10, 2023December 15, 202310 Weeks
*Welder3October 7, 2024December 13, 202410 Weeks
*WelderMPAWOctober 10, 2023November 10, 20235 Weeks
*WelderMPAWOctober 7, 2024November 8, 20245 Weeks
Welder Modular AMod AOctober 10, 2023December 1, 20238 Weeks
Welder Modular AMod AOctober 7, 2024November 29, 20248 Weeks
Welder Modular BMod BOctober 10 ,2023February 9, 202416 Weeks
Welder Modular BMod BOctober 7, 2024February 7, 202516 Weeks

*Projected | All dates subject to change |