
Overview
Key Facts
The Welding Modular stream from Selkirk College is for welders who do not have an employer sponsor and consists of the Foundation program (28 wks), the Welder B program (16 wks) and the Welder A program (8 wks).
The Apprenticeship stream is for those who are indentured by an employer sponsor.
The apprenticeship consists of Levels 1, 2 and 3 technical training and a fourth level called Multi-Process Alloy Welding (MPAW).
The Youth Train in Trades program was formerly known as Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Industry Training (ACE IT). It is designed to help secondary school students get a head start on careers in the trades while earning credit towards their high school graduation. Learn more online at Industry Training Authority.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Welder Courses include:- Occupational Skills
- Oxy-Fuel Cutting & Gouging Processes
- Fusion & Braze Welding
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Electric Arc Cutting, Gouging & Processes
- Semi-Automatic Welding
- Basic Metallurgy
- Welding Drawings
- Layout & Fabricate Components
- Submerged Arc Welding
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Full-time
- 7 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Most programs accept applications 12 months before the start date.
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Have graduated from a BC Senior Secondary School or equivalent, or
- Be 19 years of age or over at the time of application, or
- Be under 19 years of age but have a written recommendation from your Secondary School Principal
Make sure you meet all requirements
Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
14822 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14822 CAD for the full programme during 7 months. -
National
4025 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4025 CAD for the full programme during 7 months.
Living costs for Burnaby
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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