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
Program | Level | Starts | Ends | Length |
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*Welder | 1 | April 3, 2023 | May 26, 2023 | 8 Weeks |
*Welder | 1 | April 8, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | 8 Weeks |
*Welder | 2 | April 3, 2023 | May 26, 2023 | 8 Weeks |
*Welder | 2 | April 8, 2024 | May 31, 2024 | 8 Weeks |
*Welder | 3 | October 10, 2023 | December 15, 2023 | 10 Weeks |
*Welder | 3 | October 7, 2024 | December 13, 2024 | 10 Weeks |
*Welder | MPAW | October 10, 2023 | November 10, 2023 | 5 Weeks |
*Welder | MPAW | October 7, 2024 | November 8, 2024 | 5 Weeks |
Welder Modular A | Mod A | October 10, 2023 | December 1, 2023 | 8 Weeks |
Welder Modular A | Mod A | October 7, 2024 | November 29, 2024 | 8 Weeks |
Welder Modular B | Mod B | October 11, 2022 | February 10, 2023 | 16 Weeks |
Welder Modular B | Mod B | October 10 ,2023 | February 9, 2024 | 16 Weeks |
Welder Modular B | Mod B | October 7, 2024 | February 7, 2025 | 16 Weeks |
*Projected | All dates subject to change |