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Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies

Welding

Welder Testing

Cost: See rates in webpage.

Book your welding test at the University of the Fraser Valley, an accredited Welder Testing Centre of the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Group, authorized to test in accordance with CSA W47.1.

Email industryservices@ufv.ca for more information.

Welder Testing - Rates & CRNs
No. of plates Rates
1 plate $200.00
2 plates $300.00
3 plates $450.00
4 plates $600.00

 

Wear cotton or wool clothing (no synthetic fibers), coveralls, and steel-toed boots. Bring safety glasses, hearing protection, welding helmet, gloves, and leathers or fire-retardant jacket. Respirator recommended.

If you do not bring appropriate clothing and footwear, your access to the welding shop will be denied.

Bring your own hand tools.


Delivery method: In-person

Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre

 

 

Welding Booth Rental

Cost: $180

Welding booth rentals are available to individuals with prior experience, looking to practice specific procedures and processes.

Welders are required to bring their own tools and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

  • Cotton or wool clothing or coveralls
  • Canadian Safety Association (CSA) approved safety boots
  • Welding gloves and helmet
  • Safety glasses

If you don`t have PPE, your access to the shop will be denied.

To request a welding booth rental, please complete the Welding Booth Rental Request Form.


Delivery method: In-person

Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre

Welding Essential Skills - One Day Course

Cost: $174

This introductory one-day course is suitable for beginners  looking to enhance their welding skills, whether to boost employability or to pursue as as passionate hobbyist. It is strongly recommended for agriculture students. This course covers all widely used welding processes, with the most common electrodes and the safe operation of oxy-fuel cutting equipment. 

Wear cotton or wool clothing (no synthetic fibers), coveralls, and steel-toed boots. If you do not bring appropriate clothing and footwear, your access to the welding shop will be limited.

Bring a cap (or welding helmet if you have one), welding gloves and safety glasses as supply of equipment to borrow is limited.

Hair should be tied back.


Delivery method: In-person

Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre

Three classes are available. Choose the class that works with your schedule.

September 20, 2025 | CRN 80237

October 18, 2025 | CRN 80105 (Cancelled)

November 8, 2025 | CRN 80106

1 session | Saturday, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Phone 1-888-823-8734 and select option 1 to register.
Gas Metal Arc (mig) Welding

Cost: $322
Prerequisite: Welding Essential Skills course or previous experience

Receive thorough instruction on industrial and light duty power sources, safe use of the equipment, electrical characteristics, appropriate wire selection, and operation of the GMAW process. Use different combinations of welding wires and welding gases, while learning most types of flat, horizontal, and vertical welding on mild steel plate. 

Wear cotton or wool clothing (no synthetic fibers), coveralls, and steel-toed boots. If you do not bring appropriate clothing and footwear, your access to the welding shop will be limited.

Bring your own welding gloves and welding helmet as supply of equipment to borrow is limited. 

Hair should be tied back.


Delivery method: In-person

Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre

November 15 - 22, 2025 | CRN 80111

2 sessions | Saturday, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Phone 1-888-823-8734 and select option 1 to register.
Gas Tungsten Arc (tig) Welding

Cost: $322
Prerequisite: Welding Essential Skills course or previous experience

Receive thorough instruction on industrial and light duty power sources, safe use of the equipment, electrical characteristics, appropriate electrode and filler metal selection, and operation of the GTAW process. Use GTAW in a number of different welding applications, while learning flat, horizontal, and vertical welding on steel, stainless steel and aluminum. 

Wear cotton or wool clothing (no synthetic fibers), coveralls, and steel-toed boots. If you do not bring appropriate clothing and footwear, your access to the welding shop will be limited.

Bring your own welding gloves and welding helmet as supply of equipment to borrow is limited.

Hair should be tied back.


Delivery method: In-person

Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre

November 29 - December 6, 2025 | CRN 80112

2 sessions | Saturday, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Phone 1-888-823-8734 and select option 1 to register.

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