Welding - "Level C" - Foundation Program
Program Description:
The BC Provincial Welding Program is currently under review and subject to changes in the near future regarding curriculum and work based hours .
Welding is an industrial art in a highly competitive field. It requires constant physical coordination of arms, hands and eyes, and the student develops manipulative skills through manual training. Related gas welding and arc welding theory, basic metallurgy, basic blue print reading, applied mathematics and principles of safety are some of the technical subjects covered. On completion of the course a student will have gained sufficient practical experience and related theory to take a variety of job tests. The welding trade is universal in its application. Construction welding appeals to certain people due to the variety of working locations, while others prefer to remain in the industrial centres, where employment opportunities occur in practically every mechanical or metal trade. Due to technological development, welding equipment and techniques are constantly changing; thus welders, though employed, should constantly strive to update their skills.
Note: Following successful completion of Level "C" Welding and 1,000 hours of employment as a welder, the student can obtain the registered "C" stamp.
Go to the ITA Exam Website: Welding Level C - Practice Questions to practice some Welding Level C questions.
Course Length
- Twenty-eight weeks
- Work experience components may be awarded to students who have demonstrated the ability to perform successfully in the industry. Evaluation of the work term will be performed by industry and the program instructor. The results of the work term will become part of the student record.
Admission Requirements
Education Requirements:
- Grade 10 minimum, however, Grade 12 is strongly recommended
- Successful completion of Accuplacer Test - (click here for information on this test)
- If assessment is required, the student will be sent to the Welding Department.
General Requirements:
- Chest x-ray
- Successful medical
- Good command of English language is recommended
- Good vision, unimpaired hearing, respiration and good health in general are recommended
Dress:
- Students must supply own gloves, jackets, goggles, helmet and safety-toed boots
- tools
Costs:
See the "Fees" section of the TRU Calendar for the statement of tuition fees.
Texts and supplies—contact the TRU Bookstore for inquiries
- $16.83 per month lab/studio fee
- Students are required to purchase their own tool boxes and tools - available at the Tool Room TT252 ($220.00)
- Boots, welding gloves, leather jacket, welding cap, helmet and goggles approximately - $200.
- Students who need financial assistance may apply under the B.C. Student Financial Assistance program. Information and application forms available from the Awards Office or on-line.
Contact:
Questions regarding Foundation Training tuition or other TRU services, should be directed to TRU's Registrar's Office:
Click here to e-mail: Kelly Prieur
(250) 828-5035
Questions regarding the Level C Welding Program should be directed to the following:
Jim Campbell
Ph. 250-371-5907
Larry Franzen
Ph: 250-377-6109
Rick Hart
Ph. 250-371-5907
Bruce Jenkins
(Williams Lake Campus)
Ph: 250-392-8121
Les Wiebe
Ph. 250-828-5100
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