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Jan 28, 2026
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2022-2023 Academic Calendar [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Welder-Fabricator Certificate
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Program Description
Welder-Fabricators weld ferrous and non-ferrous metals in all positions, using SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), MCAW (Metal Core Arc Welding), and FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding) processes.
Welder-Fabricators use manual and semi-automatic welding equipment, flame-cutting, brazing, and air-arcing equipment to fabricate plates and construct templates and jigs. They also manufacture structural components from blueprints and structural steel drawings by interpreting the common weld symbols and bolted connections.
Completing this program will assist Welder-Fabricators in finding entry-level work in the custom fabrication, construction, mass production, maintenance, petroleum, mining, forestry, and shipyard industries.
This program provides technical training credit that students can transfer to Level 2 of a Metal Fabricator or Welder apprenticeship and 225 work-based hours credit towards completing their chosen pathway..
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Career Prospects
Fabricator-Welders can find employment with companies that manufacture structural steel and plate work, boilers, heavy machinery, aircraft, ships, and other metal products, in industries including petroleum, mining, forestry, and shipyards. They also may be self-employed in the industry. Length:
approx. 34 weeks (960 hours) Location:
Dawson Creek Campus Admission Prerequisites
Math - one of the following:
BC Math 10 (minimum final grade of C+), or BC Math 11 or BC Math 12 (minimum finalgrade of C), or equivalent.
MATH 030 or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent. English - one of the following:
BC Language Arts 10 Courses - 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, orequivalent.
BC Language Arts 11 Courses - 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, orequivalent.
BC Language Arts 12 Courses - 4 credits earned, minimum individual grade of C+, orequivalent.
ENGL 030 or higher, with a minimum final grade of C+, or equivalent.
IELTS score of 5.5 overall with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent English placementtest and score. OR ESTR 037 (Intermediate-Level Essential Skills for Trades) with a minimum final grade of67%. OR Canadian Adult Achievement Test (CAAT): - Reading Comprehension: 11.0 grade equivalent or higher
- Number Operations: 11.0 grade equivalent or higher
- Problem Solving: 11.0 grade equivalent or higher
- Mechanical Reasoning: 51/70 (6th Stanine) or higher
Based on the results of the assessment(s), applicants may be required to participate inan assessment interview to determine admissibility. Interviews may be conductedvirtually if necessary. OR Successful completion of the NLC POWER program. Important Notes
- The program is eligible for Canada Student Loans. Visit StudentAid BC to apply for financial assistance online.
Note that dual credit students are not eligible for Student Aid. - A complete list of tools and equipment will be provided upon acceptance to the program which will include required CSA approved leather boot with safety toe and shank, clear lense safety glasses and flame resistant coveralls - welders’ safety clothing, leather gloves, leather jacket or apron, welding helmet and cutting goggles.
- Students are required to have a computer (laptop or other mobile device) with minimum computer requirements as listed on the NLC website (www.nlc.bc.ca/Services/Information-Technology/minPC).
- The information on this program page is a summary of the official Program Completion Guide approved by NLC’s Education Council. Download a PDF of the Program Completion Guide.
Courses
- WELF 150 - Welder-Fabricator Foundation (960 contact hours)
Credential
Certificate in Welder-Fabricator Foundation |
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