Program Overview

Program Overview

Description

Welding is a coveted skill that can be put to use in many fields: from shipyards to mills, bridges to pipelines, auto shops to airports, welders are at work, using their expertise to cut, braze, solder and weld metals. Experienced welders can skillfully calibrate and operate a variety of tools, from torches to computer-controlled welding machines, such as robots and lasers.

Career Opportunities

• Highly skilled welders with specialties such as custom fabrication or advanced precision welding are sought-after and can earn six-figure salaries.
• Welders are strategic to the growth of BC’s economy.
• Demand for workers will also grow in oil and gas, mining, forestry, manufacturing, and construction, for both architectural and structural fabrication.

Program Details

Program Length

• 34 weeks

Program Delivery

• Modular
• Includes extended one-on-one coaching from qualified instructors
• Opportunity to practice with top-of-the-line welding gear

Program Suitability

• Suited both to beginning and experienced welders
• Offers opportunities to upgrade your skills if you are already employed

Career Outlook

Job Security

• Welders have their choice of career, can easily shift from one industry to another, and enjoy long-term job security.
• With experience and additional training, skilled workers can move into senior roles, such as welding inspector, foreman or supervisor.

Industry Demand

• Over 1700 new welders need to be trained by 2020 to support the construction and operation of proposed liquefied natural gas projects.
• Demand for workers will also grow in oil and gas, mining, forestry, manufacturing, and construction, for both architectural and structural fabrication.

Program Completion

Certification

• Upon completion of the UFV Welding program, you are fully prepared to enter an apprenticeship and pursue Red Seal certification.