Welder

Format: Full Time
Offered: Multiple intakes
Program Duration: 28 weeks
Delivery Location: Kamloops, BC

Introductory program that prepares learners for entry level positions as apprentice welders in most sectors of the economy, including manufacturing, construction, transportation, resource extraction and resource development. Students engage in a variety of classroom and shop activities. In the classroom, they learn theoretical principals of welding. Shop sessions provide the hands on opportunity to learn processes and master practical welding skills. (SkilledTradesBC Standardized written exam after Level 1 and Level 2).

Credentials awarded

Advance credit for Levels 1 and 2 of the technical training component of the welder apprenticeship.
300 hours credit towards the workplace-based training component of their apprenticeships.

Admission Requirements

Youth Train in Trades - in grade 12 (all core grad requirements completed apart from CLC A and B, and senior electives)
Minimum English 12 or English First Peoples 12 – 67% plus
Minimum Foundations of Mathematics 11 or Pre-Calculus 11 – 67% plus
All Core grad requirements completed:
- Senior Grad requirements include: English 12 or English First Peoples 12, English 11, Senior Socials, Senior Math (Foundations or Mathematics 11 or Pre-Calculus 11), and a Senior Science
- All grade 10 grad requirements.