Overview
Forge the basics for a skilled career with this Welding Foundation Program. As a welder, you will operate welding equipment to weld ferrous and non-ferrous metals. If this interests you, and you are seeking a variety in your day-to-day activities, you should consider this rewarding career path. Upon successful completion of the foundation program, students will receive a certificate.
Careers
As a graduate of the Welding Foundation program, you’ll be qualified for a variety of jobs in the construction and metal working industries. You’ll also be prepared to successfully complete employers’ skill assessments. Possible job titles include:
- Production welder
- Maintenance welder
- General Welder
- Flash Welder
- Torch Blazer
- Self Employed Welder
- Pressure Welder
Governing bodies
Welder Foundation Courses
In the Welder Foundation program students will learn the following skills: occupational skills, cutting and gouging processes, semi-automatic and automatic welding, Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Fusion and Braze Welding (TB) using Oxy-Fuel (OFW) process, basic metallurgy, and welding drawings, layout, and fabrication. The Welder Foundation program covers the competencies from Welder Level 1 and 2 apprenticeship programs under the Skilled Trades BC Welder designation. At the end of the program, students will write a standardized level exam from Skilled Trades BC that covers both the Level 1 and Level 2 competencies. Students will need to find a sponsor/employer to begin their apprenticeship to continue into Welder Level 3.
Welder Foundation: Program Outline
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COURSE TITLE |
CREDITS |
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Locations & Dates
CNC programs have varying lengths and start dates to meet your needs, and are offered across multiple campuses where possible. Don’t see the campus you’re looking for? Check back with us soon as this page is updated throughout the school year.
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CAMPUS |
DELIVERY |
LENGTH |
| Fall 2025 |
Prince George |
In Class |
9 months |
| Spring 2026 |
Quesnel |
In Class |
28 weeks |
| Spring 2026 |
Mackenzie |
In Class |
28 weeks |
Entry Requirements
- English Language Arts 10 (Minimum "C") or equivalent
- Workplace Mathematics 10 (Minimum "C") or equivalent
Students who do not meet the above requirements may wish to consult with a CNC counsellor/advisor to determine their eligibility on the basis of mature student status.
Need help meeting these requirements? Check out our Academic Upgrading options.
CTC Option
High school students may be eligible to take this program. See your school counsellor for details.
Limited Admission
If there is room in the program, you will be accepted once you have met all the admission requirements. This is called "first qualified, first accepted". If you qualify after the program is full, you will be put on a waitlist.
Invest in your future
The estimated cost for this program is $4,084.
- Tuition: $2,661
- Student fees: $879
- Medical/Dental Fee (Fall semester only): $260
- Tool Box Purchase: $473.70 + tax
These costs are an estimate and do not include books. Costs may change without notice. Student fees vary by campus. Check the fee schedule for more details.
Books and Toolbox for this program can be purchased from the bookstore.