Welding

UFV/Welding/Welding Level B and A

Welding Level B and A

Welding Level B - August & January intakes


QUICK FACTS

Apply online

Credential:
Certificate

Duration:
16 weeks

Format:
Full time, Mon - Thr
Options:
Schedule: 8am - 2:45pm

How to apply

Start date:
August, January 2026

Location:
Trades & Technology CentreTrades & Technology Centre, Chilliwack Campus

Cost:
Fees and costs — Welding B

FEATURES:

  • This program is patterned after the apprenticeship model (Level 3) and students are eligible to receive employment insurance.
  • Small class sizes: student/instructor ratio is 14:1

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Build on the knowledge you gained in the Welding Foundation certificate and get one step closer to earning your Red Seal ticket.

Welding Level B sample topics include:

  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding #2 (SMAW #2)
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding #2 (GMAW #2)
  • Flux Cored Arc Welding #2 (FCAW #2)
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding #1 (GTAW #1)
  • Welding Quality Control and Inspection Standards
  • Welding Codes, Standards, and Specifications
  • Blueprint Reading #2

In addition to these topics, you will be required to practice layout and fabrication by completing a series of exercises and projects.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Successful completion of Welding Foundations and Level exam

2.  +1000 hours of work-based training required in your log book prior to Welding B Technical Training. Skilled Trades BC recommends +3000 hours of work-based training prior to Welding B training and Red Seal exam. 

3. Submission of your Welding Log book with work based hours reported by your sponsor

QUESTIONS?

Jennifer Lau
Phone: 604-847-5468
Toll free: 1-888-504-7441, local 5468
Email: trades@ufv.ca
or ask online

Welding Level A - August, October, January, March intakes


QUICK FACTS

Apply online

Credential:
Certificate

Duration:
8 weeks

Format:
Full time, Mon - Thr
Options:
Schedule: 8am - 2:45pm

How to apply

Start date:
August, January, March, October 

Location:
Trades & Technology Centre5579 Tyson Road, Chilliwack

Cost:
Fees and costs — Welding A

FEATURES:

  • This program is patterned after the apprenticeship model and students are eligible to receive employment insurance.
  • Small class sizes: student/instructor ratio is 2:1

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Build on the knowledge you gained in the Welding Foundation certificate and Welding Level B certificate and earn your Red Seal ticket.

Welding Level A sample topics include:

  • Level A Sample Topics
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW #3)
  • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW #2)
  • Welding Metallurgy #3
  • Blueprint Reading #3

In addition to these topics, you will be required to practice layout and fabrication by completing a series of exercises and projects.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

Completion of Welding Level B and the submission of your Welding Log book

QUESTIONS?

Jennifer Lau
Phone: 604-847-5448
Toll free: 1-888-504-7441, local 5448
Email: trades@ufv.ca
or ask online

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