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This is a limited intake program. Limited intake programs are not offered every semester. Please check the academic calendar to verify when this program is being offered.
The application periods are:
Semester | Applications Open | Applications Close |
Fall (Sept) | October 1 | March 1* |
Spring (Jan) | February 1 | August 1* |
Summer (May) | June 1 | December 1* |
This is a Red Seal trade. Learn more about trade mobility within Canada at Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program
Training schedule details provided by the BC Trades Training Consortium (TTC).
View upcoming training dates on TTC.
Level: A |
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Cloverdale |
Level: B |
Cloverdale |
This program satisfies the training standard set by the BC Industry Training Authority (ITA) for:
ITA Source: 'Welder ' profile.
A "Welder" is able to weld ferrous and non-ferrous metals in all positions, on both pipe and plate, using various welding processes.
The program combines technical and work-based training. It generally takes three years to complete.
The technical training is made up of three levels totalling 24 weeks (780 hours). Levels 1 & 2 are 8 weeks (240 hours) each, and Level 3 is 10 weeks (300 hours). This block of training is normally delivered through an ITA approved training institution. Sometimes it may also be met through approved training models (distance education, part-time) and/or a level challenge exam.
The work-based training totals 4620 hours. Based on a 30-hour work week this involves 152 weeks of training.
For details about the Pan-Canadian Harmonization Initiative and recent changes to the program structure, visit the ITA website OPSN-2016-014.
Training modules are:
Recommended
Preferred
Apprenticeship training in this program can lead to a career in:
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