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Welding
Welding at Silver King, nelson
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this program, please visit selkirk.ca/
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Programs
• Level C Welder
• Levels B, A - Testing and Upgrading Tickets
Program Calendar
2012
• September 4 - Orientation Day.
• September 4 - Program begins
• December 20 - Winter break.
2013
• January 3 - Program continues.
• March 28 - Weld C ends.
• April 19 - Graduation ceremonies.
Note: The above program calendar is for C Level
Welding.
B Level Welding, A Level Welding and Welding
Upgrade are continuous intake. Please contact
Admissions at (250)354-3204 for availability.
Program Objectives
In accordance with the BC Provincial Welding
Trades Advisory Committee in cooperation with
the Ministry of Advanced Education, students
who successfully complete all welding modules are
trained to a province-wide competency level. On
completion of each level of training, graduates will
possess the skills necessary to function as a safe
and competent Welder at that level.
In the Province of British Columbia welding
training and accreditation is provided in the
following format:
• C Level Welder- training in several processes
and procedures to a basic competency level
in welding.
• CWB: unclassified ñ Welders tested and
licensed by a Canadian Welding Bureau
(CWB) member shop or union.
• B Level: intermediate training in several
processes and procedures.
• Pressure Tickets: after becoming a registered
B Level Welder, American Society of
Mechanical Engineers (ASME) procedure
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code procedures
may be obtained.
• A Level: advanced training in several
processes and procedures.
• Night School: all C, B, and A levels ñ
upgrade ñ hobby ñ backyard mechanics.
Additional Information
Welder Certification Company Training
Courses are also available. For more information
please contact Colin A. Makeiv (ext. 236) or Rob
Schwarzer (ext. 250) on the Silver King Campus
phone (250) 352-6601 or fax (250) 352-3180.
Procedure and Process
Qualification (Tickets)
Various organizations [Candian Welding Bureau
(CWB), Mechanical Contractors Association
(MCA), American Society of Mechanical
Engineers (ASME), Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Safety Branch] have registered procedures to
which welders can/may qualify.
Various companies require their welders to qualify
to various registered procedures.
Companies or individuals interested in arranging
training or testing are urged to contact this
department to explore time frame and cost factors.
Career Potential
Graduates of each level of training have a variety of
employment opportunities. Nearly every industry,
union agency and manufacturing facility employs
welders, not only in BC and Canada, but worldwide
(for those who love to travel). For students interested
in obtaining the A Level and several pressure tickets,
the top end of the salary scale can exceed $100,000
per year. Most medium to large companies use a
welding process in one or more departments. This
training provides the means of entry into management,
technical services, engineering, fabrication,
machining, mechanical, maintenance, inspection
and quality control and more.
Admission Requirements
C Level Welder-Intro to Steel Fab
The Level C Welder-Intro to Steel Fab program is
nine months of training which provides you with
theory and practical skills preparing you for the
growing workforce. Through one-on-one shop
time, theory and practical hands-on training, you
will gain entry level knowledge of Welder-Fab job
requirements.
• graduation from a British Columbia Senior
Secondary School or equivalent,* with
• Principles of Math 10, Applications of Math
11 or Essentials of Math 12 or equivalent
with a ‘C’ or better, and
• English 10 with a ‘C’ or better.
• good hand/eye coordination.
• all applicants are required to complete a
computerized placement test in reading,
writing and mathematics once they have
submitted their application.
*Consideration will be given to mature individuals
(19 years or older) who are not Senior Secondary
School graduates provided they have completed or
are in the process of obtaining Principles of Math
10 or equivalent with a ‘C’ grade or better.(This
course must be completed prior to the program
entry date.)
Students must supply some hand tools, safety
boots, leatherwear and purchase module texts at
a cost of approximately $600. A refundable tool
deposit of $100 will be required at the start of the
program.
B Level Welding
Approximately four months training plus eight
months work experience are required for your B
Level training. Selkirk College offers a series of
competency-based courses on a continuous basis
from September to May. Due to the wide scope
of these courses, an interview with the appropriate
instructor BEFORE registering is strongly
recommended.
• successful completion of C Level Welding
program including C Level Endorsement
Stamp.
• minimum of five months work experience as
a Welder.
• students must supply some hand tools and
purchase B Level module texts at a cost of
approximately $100.
• an interview with the instructor prior to
registering is strongly recommended.
Students are required to have C Level module
texts in addition to above.
A Level Welding
Approximately two months training plus ten
months work experience are required for your A
Level training. Selkirk College offers a series of
competency-based courses on a continuous basis
from September to May. Due to the wide scope
of these courses, an interview with the appropriate
instructor BEFORE registering is strongly
recommended.
• successful completion of B Level Welding
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