Welder Foundation

Foundation Program
Type Full Time
Length 9 months
Campus Prince George Mackenzie Quesnel
Delivery In Class
Fees* $4,084
*All fees are an estimate.
Starting Semesters Fall 2027 Spring 2028 Fall 2026 Fall 2025 Spring 2026

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

Courses

Typical Offerings
Timing Fall/Spring Only, Every Year
Locations Prince George, Burns Lake, Mackenzie, Vanderhoof, Quesnel
Description
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.

Entry Requirements

Locations & Dates

Type Campus Starts Status
  • Domestic
  • Prince George
  • In Class
  • Fall 2026
Open for Applications
  • Domestic
  • Prince George
  • In Class
  • Fall 2027
Open for Applications
  • Domestic
  • Quesnel
  • In Class
  • Spring 2028
Open for Applications
  • Domestic
  • Prince George
  • In Class
  • Fall 2025
  • Sep 02
Open for Applications
  • Domestic
  • Mackenzie
  • In Class
  • Spring 2026
  • Sep 02
Open for Applications
  • Domestic
  • Quesnel
  • In Class
  • Spring 2026
  • Sep 02
Open for Applications

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  for more details.

Books and Toolbox for this program can be purchased from the bookstore.

Paying for college

We're here to help. You can apply for scholarships and bursaries through CNC. We can also help you find loans and other funding.  

Salaries and employment

Looking for a job? Check the student employment opportunities or trades training job board.

High School Students

You can begin this program while you're still in high school!

Welding Testing

CNC offers a variety of weld tests for current and aspiring welders to maintain or upgrade their qualifications.

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