Welder Foundation
Welders use manual or semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal pieces together. They use flame-cutting, brazing and soldering equipment to melt and fuse pieces to form a permanent bond. They also use metal shaping machines such as brakes, shears and other metal straightening and bending machines.
Welder Foundation training (formerly Level C) involves welding various steel and aluminum parts using the SMAW, GMAW and FCAW processes, in the fabrication, construction, erection and repair of components or structures, in plate and structural applications.
Welder is a nationally designated trade under the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program.
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Recommendations
Grade 10 or equivalent education is recommended (Grade 12 preferred).
Two separate Welder program pathways are available to students: an Apprenticeship model comprising Levels 1-to-3, with an optional Multi-Process Alloy Welding (MPAW) endorsement, and the non-apprentice programs of "Welder B and A".
1. Students without an employer sponsor may register in the Welder Foundation program. If they are unable to secure a sponsor they can continue in the non-apprentice pathway, Welder A-B Modular.
2. Students with an employer sponsor will follow the Welder Apprentice pathway. Those that have already completed Welder Foundation are eligible to begin at Level 3.
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Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact Institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Jan 06 2025–Jul 17 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Jan 06 2025–Jul 18 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic Univ. | Cloverdale | Jan 06 2025–Jul 18 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Jan 20 2025–Jul 31 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| College of New Caledonia | Burns Lake | Jan 27 2025–Aug 08 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| College of New Caledonia | Quesnel | Jan 27 2025–Aug 08 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 27 2025–Oct 31 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 27 2025–Oct 31 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 27 2025–Oct 31 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 27 2025–Oct 31 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Jan 27 2025–Aug 08 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Thompson Rivers University | Williams Lake | Feb 03 2025–Jul 18 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| North Island College | Campbell River | Feb 03 2025–Aug 14 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Okanagan College | 5054 48th Ave SE Salmon Arm, BC | Feb 03 2025–Aug 15 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Feb 03 2025–Aug 15 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Camosun College | Interurban | Feb 10 2025–Aug 22 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Mar 10 2025–Sep 19 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Camosun College | Interurban | Apr 07 2025–Oct 16 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Apr 28 2025–Nov 07 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic Univ. | Cloverdale | Jun 09 2025–Dec 19 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic Univ. | Cloverdale | Aug 04 2025–Feb 27 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Aug 11 2025–Mar 05 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Camosun College | Interurban | Aug 25 2025–Mar 20 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Okanagan College | Duncan Ave. Penticton | Aug 25 2025–Mar 20 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Coast Mountain College | Terrace | Sep 02 2025–Mar 27 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Sep 02 2025–Mar 27 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Sep 02 2025–Mar 27 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| College of New Caledonia | Vanderhoof | Sep 02 2025–Mar 27 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Northern Lights College | Dawson Creek | Sep 02 2025–Apr 17 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Sep 02 2025–Jun 18 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Sep 02 2025–Jun 18 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Sep 02 2025–Jun 18 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Sep 02 2025–Jun 18 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| North Island College | Port Alberni - Tebo | Sep 02 2025–Mar 19 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| North Island College | Campbell River | Sep 02 2025–Mar 20 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Selkirk College | Silver King Campus - Nelson | Sep 02 2025–Mar 26 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Sep 02 2025–Apr 02 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Sep 02 2025–Mar 27 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Sep 02 2025–Mar 27 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Sep 02 2025–May 08 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Nicola Valley Institute of Tech. | Merritt | Sep 03 2025–Mar 27 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Sep 22 2025–May 29 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Sep 29 2025–Apr 24 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic Univ. | Cloverdale | Oct 06 2025–May 01 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Coast Mountain College | Terrace | Oct 14 2025–May 08 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Oct 27 2025–May 22 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Nov 03 2025–May 29 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Nov 17 2025–Jun 12 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Jan 05 2026–Jul 16 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Jan 12 2026–Jul 24 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Jan 19 2026–Jul 31 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| College of New Caledonia | Mackenzie | Jan 26 2026–Aug 07 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| College of New Caledonia | Quesnel | Jan 26 2026–Aug 07 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 26 2026–Oct 29 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 26 2026–Oct 29 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 26 2026–Oct 29 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 26 2026–Oct 29 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Jan 26 2026–Aug 07 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Thompson Rivers University | Williams Lake | Feb 02 2026–Jul 17 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| North Island College | Campbell River | Feb 02 2026–Aug 13 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Okanagan College | 5054 48th Ave SE Salmon Arm, BC | Feb 02 2026–Aug 14 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Feb 02 2026–Aug 14 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| Camosun College | Interurban | Feb 17 2026–Aug 28 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Mar 16 2026–Sep 24 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Jan 06 2025–Jul 17 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Jan 06 2025–Jul 18 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic Univ. | Cloverdale | Jan 06 2025–Jul 18 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Jan 20 2025–Jul 31 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Burns Lake | Jan 27 2025–Aug 08 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Quesnel | Jan 27 2025–Aug 08 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 27 2025–Oct 31 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 27 2025–Oct 31 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 27 2025–Oct 31 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 27 2025–Oct 31 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Jan 27 2025–Aug 08 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Williams Lake | Feb 03 2025–Jul 18 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| North Island College | Campbell River | Feb 03 2025–Aug 14 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 5054 48th Ave SE Salmon Arm, BC | Feb 03 2025–Aug 15 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Feb 03 2025–Aug 15 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Camosun College | Interurban | Feb 10 2025–Aug 22 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Mar 10 2025–Sep 19 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Camosun College | Interurban | Apr 07 2025–Oct 16 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Apr 28 2025–Nov 07 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic Univ. | Cloverdale | Jun 09 2025–Dec 19 2025 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic Univ. | Cloverdale | Aug 04 2025–Feb 27 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Aug 11 2025–Mar 05 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Camosun College | Interurban | Aug 25 2025–Mar 20 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | Duncan Ave. Penticton | Aug 25 2025–Mar 20 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Coast Mountain College | Terrace | Sep 02 2025–Mar 27 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Sep 02 2025–Mar 27 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Sep 02 2025–Mar 27 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Vanderhoof | Sep 02 2025–Mar 27 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Northern Lights College | Dawson Creek | Sep 02 2025–Apr 17 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Sep 02 2025–Jun 18 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Sep 02 2025–Jun 18 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Sep 02 2025–Jun 18 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Sep 02 2025–Jun 18 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| North Island College | Port Alberni - Tebo | Sep 02 2025–Mar 19 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| North Island College | Campbell River | Sep 02 2025–Mar 20 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Selkirk College | Silver King Campus - Nelson | Sep 02 2025–Mar 26 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Sep 02 2025–Apr 02 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Sep 02 2025–Mar 27 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Sep 02 2025–Mar 27 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Sep 02 2025–May 08 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Nicola Valley Institute of Tech. | Merritt | Sep 03 2025–Mar 27 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Univ. of the Fraser Valley | Trades and Technology Centre (CEP) | Sep 22 2025–May 29 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Sep 29 2025–Apr 24 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic Univ. | Cloverdale | Oct 06 2025–May 01 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Coast Mountain College | Terrace | Oct 14 2025–May 08 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Prince George - Main Campus | Oct 27 2025–May 22 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Nov 03 2025–May 29 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Nov 17 2025–Jun 12 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of the Rockies | Main Campus | Jan 05 2026–Jul 16 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Jan 12 2026–Jul 24 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Jan 19 2026–Jul 31 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Mackenzie | Jan 26 2026–Aug 07 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| College of New Caledonia | Quesnel | Jan 26 2026–Aug 07 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 26 2026–Oct 29 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 26 2026–Oct 29 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 26 2026–Oct 29 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Van. Island University | Nanaimo | Jan 26 2026–Oct 29 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 1000 K.L.O. Rd. Kelowna, BC | Jan 26 2026–Aug 07 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Williams Lake | Feb 02 2026–Jul 17 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| North Island College | Campbell River | Feb 02 2026–Aug 13 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Okanagan College | 5054 48th Ave SE Salmon Arm, BC | Feb 02 2026–Aug 14 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Thompson Rivers University | Kamloops | Feb 02 2026–Aug 14 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| Camosun College | Interurban | Feb 17 2026–Aug 28 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) | |
Institution | Campus | Date | Program | Contact |
| BCIT | BBY - Burnaby | Mar 16 2026–Sep 24 2026 | Welder (Harmonized) |