Welder
As a Welder, you’ll get to meld, attach and affix pieces of metal together with precision, watching objects come to life in your hands.
You’ll learn how to use a variety of manual and computerized equipment. As you progress, your opportunities will open up pathways to become an expert in areas such as pressure welding, custom fabrication—and more.
To get certified, you will need to sign up for technical training at an approved training provider in addition to on-the-job training.
Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC for a comprehensive list of what programs are available in your trade at public and non-public schools.
For a list of all approved non-public training providers, visit this page.
Certified welders may apply to Technical Safety BC for their pressure welder certificate of qualification, provided they meet eligibility criteria and pass the standardized certification exam. Once certified as pressure welders, individuals must complete additional performance qualification test(s) in accordance with any registered welding procedure specification in order to perform pressure welding in BC.
Program Updates
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Optional Endorsement
The Welder Endorsement - Multi-Process Alloy Welding enables a welder to weld specialized alloys, by any manual welding process, in any position, and such other work as is usually done by a Red Seal Certified Welder.
To register for this program you must hold either a Welder – Certificate of Qualification with Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement OR a Welder B – Certificate of Qualification with Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement.
Learn more about the MPAW Endorsement.
Program Information and Resources
Guidelines for delivery of technical training at SkilledTradesBC Recognized Training Providers
Guidelines for the delivery of pre-apprenticeship training at SkilledTradesBC Recognized Training Providers
Tool to identify an apprentice’s skill level prior to registering for technical training.
Welders use a logbook to record training, competencies, certifications, endorsements and employment history.
Exam Information and Resources
Find exam-related information and resources under each menu item below.
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Challenge the Trade
If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.
Welder Practical Examination for Trade Qualifiers
The Welder Challenge Pathway requires written and practical examinations to achieve Welder certification in British Columbia. Trade qualifiers challenging the Welder certification must successfully pass the written examination (Welder Interprovincial Red Seal) with a score of 70% or higher before applying to complete the practical examination.
How to apply
Sign up for the Portal to start your online application
Document of relevant work experience
Attestation for self-employment/work experience when employer cannot be contacted
