Apprenticeship Welding

Recommended work-based hours

After completion of the program, it’s recommended that students gain another 3000 hours of hands-on field experience before returning to school for Level 3 technical training.

Level 3

Course length

Ten weeks

Course requirements

For certified foundation-level welders and for indentured apprentices who have 3000 hours or more of workplace-based training.

Credentials awarded

Upon completion of Level 3 welding, students write the Interprovincial Welding Exam. Those with a passing grade and 4520 hours of workplace-based training earn:

• Welding Certificate of Qualification
• Interprovincial Red Seal Standard

Welding Level B technical training is 16 weeks in length. 1,620 hours of work experience are also required. (Equivalent to Welding Apprenticeship Level 3.) For non-registered apprentices.

Welding Level A technical training is 8 weeks in length. 1,620 hours of work experience are also required. (Equivalent to Welding Apprenticeship Level 4.) Applicants must have completed Welding Level B. For non-registered apprentices.

Multi Process Alloy Welding (MPAW)

Course length

Five weeks

Course description

For certified welders who wish to expand their skill sets, gain advanced certification, and enhance career opportunities.

Credentials awarded

Specialty metals endorsement.

Upon completion of the program, successful completion of a standardized exam, and 5,400 hours of field experience, a specialty metals endorsement will be affixed to the welder’s existing certificate of qualification.