Apprenticeship training is for people who are currently working in industry and who are sponsored by an employer and registered with the Industry Training Authority (ITA). 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.
Many trades, known as the Red Seal trades, have nationally recognized certification standards. The credentials of a certified tradesperson who has successfully earned a Red Seal ticket are recognized across Canada.
Welder Level 1 Harmonized
This program offers technical and practical training related to:
Oxy fuel cutting and gouging (OFC), carbon arc cutting and gouging (CAC-A), plasma arc cutting and gouging (PAC), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux core arc welding (FCAW).
For a complete program description, including prerequisite details and technical training content about each level of training, see: Welder Apprenticeship Level 1
| Tuition: | $829.68 |
| Application Fee: | $30.0 |
| Student Association Fee: | $18.4 |
| Total | $ |
*These prices are for domestic students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.
| Tuition: | $2880.0 |
| Application Fee: | $100.0 |
| International Fee: | $100.0 |
| Student Association Fee: | $18.4 |
| Total | $ |
*These prices are for international students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.
Welder Level 2 Harmonized
This program offers technical and practical training related to:
Shielded metal arc welding, gas metal arc welding (GMAW) and flux core arc welding as well as gas metal arc welding (PULSED) GMAW-P metal core arc welding (MCAW) and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).
For a complete program description, including prerequisite details and technical training content about each level of training, see: Welder Apprenticeship Level 2
| Tuition: | $829.68 |
| Application Fee: | $30.0 |
| Student Association Fee: | $18.4 |
| Total | $ |
*These prices are for domestic students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.
| Tuition: | $2880.0 |
| Application Fee: | $100.0 |
| International Fee: | $100.0 |
| Student Association Fee: | $18.4 |
| Total | $ |
*These prices are for international students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.
Welder Level 3* Harmonized April 1, 2020
This program offers technical and practical training related to:
Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) on low carbon steel plate and pipe, Semi Automatic and Automatic Welding (GMAW, GMAW-P), using combined GMAW, MCAW, and FCAW processes, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) for ferrous metals and aluminum, basic metallurgy related to ferrous, non-ferrous, and reactive metals, and aluminum and aluminum alloys and will learn how to interpret welding drawings and fabricate weldments.
This program is currently offered with one week of Gap Training to cover all of the competencies for Level 3 harmonized curriculum.
For a complete program description, including prerequisite details and technical training content about each level of training, see: Welder Apprenticeship Level 3
| Tuition: | $1037.1 |
| Application Fee: | $30.0 |
| Student Association Fee: | $23.0 |
| Total | $ |
*These prices are for domestic students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.
| Tuition: | $3960.0 |
| Application Fee: | $100.0 |
| International Fee: | $100.0 |
| Student Association Fee: | $23.0 |
| Total | $ |
*These prices are for international students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.
MPAW (Multi-Process Alloy Welding)
This program offers technical and practical training related to:
Multi-process allow welding techniques. This program is an optional endorsement over and above completion of Welder Level 3 with Red Seal Endorsement.
For a complete program description, including prerequisite details and technical training content about each level of training, see: MPAW Program Outline
| Tuition: | $518.55 |
| Application Fee: | $30.0 |
| Student Association Fee: | $11.5 |
| Total | $ |
*These prices are for domestic students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.
Welder Modular B
This program offers technical and practical training related to:
Shielded metal arc welding (SMAQ), gas metal arc welding (GMAW) flux cored arc welding (FCAW), gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), welding quality control and inspection procedures welding codes, standards and specifications, blueprint reading and welding metallurgy.
For a complete program description, including prerequisite details and technical training content about each level of training, see: Welder Modular B Program Outline
| Tuition: | $1659.36 |
| Application Fee: | $30.0 |
| Student Association Fee: | $36.8 |
| Bus Pass Fee: | $44.4 |
| Total | $ |
*These prices are for domestic students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.
Welder Modular A
This program offers technical and practical training related to:
Shielded Metal Arc Welding, (SMAW) Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Welding Metallurgy, and Blueprint Reading.
For a complete program description, including prerequisite details and technical training content about each level of training, see: Welder Modular A Program Outline
| Tuition: | $829.68 |
| Application Fee: | $30.0 |
| Student Association Fee: | $18.4 |
| Total | $ |
*These prices are for domestic students and may not be 100% accurate. However, these estimates will give you an adequate idea of tuition and fees for our programs. These prices do not include textbook costs. All prices are subject to change. Tuition fees include an alumni fee, student activity fees, and a student technology fee. In certain cases a materials and supply fee may also be included. For more information, visit: Tuition and Fees.
Additional Info
When you complete your Red Seal program, you can apply for the one-time taxable cash Apprenticeship Completion Grant (ACG) of $2,000.00 after you have been certified in your trade. See: Grants for Apprentices registered in Red Seal Trades.
According to WorkBC, journeyperson wage rates vary, but generally range from $15.00 to $39.83 an hour plus benefits.
After graduating from the Welder program, you can explore a career in a wide variety of industries:
Experienced welders may choose to seek management positions or even open their own business.
| Program | Level | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Welder Foundation (Harmonized) | FDTN | January 6, 2020 | July 17, 2020 | 28 Weeks |
| *Welder Foundation (Harmonized) | FDTN | September 8, 2020 | April 1, 2021 | 28 Weeks |
| *Welder Foundation (Harmonized) | FDTN | January 4, 2021 | July 16, 2021 | 28 Weeks |
| *Welder Foundation (Harmonized) | FDTN | September 7, 2021 | April 1, 2022 | 28 Weeks |
| *Welder Foundation (Harmonized) | FDTN | January 4, 2022 | July 15, 2022 | 28 Weeks |
| *Welder 1 (Harmonized) | 1 | April 1, 2020 | March 31, 2021 | 8 Weeks |
| *Welder 1 (Harmonized) | 1 | April 1, 2021 | March 31, 2022 | 8 Weeks |
| *Welder 2 (Harmonized) | 2 | April 1, 2020 | March 31, 2021 | 8 Weeks |
| *Welder 2 (Harmonized) | 2 | April 1, 2021 | March 31, 2022 | 8 Weeks |
| *Welder 3 (Harmonized) | 3 | April 1, 2020 | March 31, 2021 | 10 Weeks |
| *Welder 3 (Harmonized) | 3 | April 1, 2021 | March 31, 2022 | 10 Weeks |
| *Welder Multi-Process Alloy (Harmonized) | - | April 1, 2020 | March 31, 2021 | 5 Weeks |
| *Welder Multi-Process Alloy (Harmonized) | - | April 1, 2021 | March 31, 2022 | 5 Weeks |
| *Welder - Modular A | - | April 1, 2020 | March 31, 2021 | 8 Weeks |
| *Welder - Modular A | - | April 1, 2021 | March 31, 2022 | 8 Weeks |
| *Welder - Modular B | - | April 1, 2020 | March 31, 2021 | 16 Weeks |
| *Welder - Modular B | - | April 1, 2021 | March 31, 2022 | 16 Weeks |
*Projected | All dates subject to change |
Harmonization is an ITA initiative to substantively align the curriculum taught in each apprenticeship level for consistency across Canada in 30 Red Seal trade apprenticeship programs by 2020. The ITA is committed to minimizing challenges to apprentices to complete their training and are supporting training providers through the Harmonization Initiative. The ITA has considered the input of industry partners as well as training providers across the province to develop transition plans to ensure that there are options for all current apprentices to complete their apprenticeship with minimal disruption. Transition plans for each trade vary and may involve Gap Training (which refers to missing or resequencing content).
For further details on transition plans, gap training or questions related to harmonization, please visit the ITA website www.itabc.ca
Delivery Method:?
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Credential:
Apprenticeship
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