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Welding Level 'A': Citation

Description

Note: Welding Level A will be offered until March 30, 2014; after this date a new program standard approved by the ITA for the Welder Apprentice Specialty Metals Endorsement will be offered at KPU.

Welding Level 'A' is a 8 week program that provides students with training in low alloy and stainless steel welding.  Level 'A' graduates often pursue careers as alloy pressure pipe welders.  Registration at the 'A' level requires a combination of technical training and work based field experience. Additional information is available on our program website at: kpu.ca/trades/welding.

Employment Insurance (EI) Eligibility

Provincial program financial supports must be applied for online through the Apprentice Online Portal at http://www.apprenticeonline.gov.bc.ca/ . It is recommended that eligible welder apprentices apply for these supports four weeks in advance of the start of their technical training and application must be made no later than the first day of technical training.

Program Admission Requirements

In addition to KPU's General university admission requirements including the vocational-level English Proficiency Requirement, the following program admission requirements apply.

Students with mental or physical impairments who may require program accommodations, should contact the Program Coordinator at 604.598.6122 to discuss required skills and competencies, and a Disability Advisor at 604.599.3233 to ensure appropriate accommodations can be arranged.

Program Requirements

Our welding program is based on British Columbia Provincial modular training.  It is consistent with all other training providers in BC.  It is designed to combine welding theory and practical skills.

Hands-on shop experience is the basis on which skills are developed in the program. The program is designed to accommodate past experience; credit and/or advancement will be given to students who can demonstrate learned skills plus theoretical knowledge.

Required Courses:
  WELD 2200 (P–11) Shielded Metal Arc Alloy Welding 2.5 credits
  WELD 2210 (P–12) Advanced Alloy Metallurgy 1  credit
  WELD 2220 (RK–8) Gas Tungsten Arc Alloy Welding 3 credits
  WELD 2230 (RK–9) Plate and Pipe 1 credit

Note: Students must achieve 70% (B-) or better in practical exams and assignments.

Other Information

Special Equipment

Students will require appropriate personal safety clothing and CSA approved steel toed boots. Safety glasses, hearing protection, leather gloves, leather jacket or apron, welding helmet and cutting goggles are also required. A complete list of tools and equipment will be provided by Admissions.

Credential Awarded

Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to receive a Citation in Welding Level A and the Level 'A' training endorsement in their Log Book.

KPU will report your in-school technical training completion information to the Industry Training Authority (ITA) in order for the ITA to determine credit towards your designated apprenticeship.

Last Updated: Sep 16, 2013

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