Welding C, B, & A certificate

This program is organized to accept both advanced and entry-level students within the same class. Most of your training will be individualized and is based on a modular program.

Welding Level C

This program offers basic training for entry-level employment in a broad variety of welding, steel fabrication and related jobs. The curriculum covered is organized on the modular plan adopted by the provincial welding trades advisory committee. The particular modules taught in this course have been adopted as a result of priorities and recommendations of our local advisory committee.

Employment opportunities

Upon successful completion of  this program you will be prepared for a variety of employment opportunities in metal working industries, such as production welder, maintenance welder, welder-fitter, welder-fabricator, etc.

Program outline

Levels C, B, and A

Level C

Level B

Level A

In addition to the above topics, you will be required to practise layout and fabrication by completing a series of fabrication exercises and projects. Most students should be able to complete the entry-level training, including the fabrication exercises and projects, in about seven to eight months.

General information

The Welding program is located in the Trades & Technology Centre at the Abbotsford campus, which is open 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Classes and shops are in session 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, which includes day or evening shifts.

Entrance requirements

1. B.C. Secondary school graduation or equivalent

2. A math and reading comprehension entrance exam.

How to apply

1. Make an appointment with the Trades & Technology receptionist to write the entrance exam by calling 604-854-4548. There is no fee for writing this exam.

2. Read the program description and information carefully. If you wish to speak to the instructor, call Roger Moren or Jim Carson at 604-504-7441, local 4343.

3. Students may schedule an appointment to pretest for the program while they are completing their prerequisites if they provide a statement from their counsellor or high school principal indicating that they are in their last semester of studies and are likely to complete them successfully.

4. Prior to the classes starting in September, January, and April, students will be notified by telephone of the registration procedures. Students that cannot be reached by telephone after three attempts will be removed from the wait list.

Fees and other expenses

Fees stated are in effect for 2003/04 and are subject to change for 2004/05.

Tuition fees are based on a weekly format. Students register and pay fees for the entire semester period. Students who complete or withdraw before the end of the period may be given a refund based on the number of full weeks remaining in the semester. The completion date is determined by the Trades department.

The program fees are approximately $92 per week, which includes the tuition fees plus 10% of the tuition for ancillary fees. In addition, each semester (fall, winter, and spring) students will pay a $25 Student Union Society membership fee of $25 and a $2 Cascade student newspaper fee. Full payment of fees is required before the start of classes each semester, by the beginning of September, January, and April.

Note: A deposit (currently $150) must be paid at the time of registration, which typically takes place one or two months before the start of each semester.

Welding students should also budget approximately $230 for basic hand tools, $300 for required textbooks, and $500 for appropriate working apparel.

Medical requirement

A medical statement from a qualified physician may be required at any time before or during the program. Students will be notified by a UCFV official if/when the statement is required.

Faculty

Roger Moren, Journeyman Level A Welding Certification, TQ Steel Fabrication, Instructors Diploma (UBC)

Jim Carson, Journeyman Leval A Welding Certification, TQ Steel Fabrication, Metal Products Inspector Level 1

Welding upgrading

The Welding program is organized so the “upgraders” have easy access to training at various times during the year.
As spaces in class become available throughout the year, upgraders will have opportunity to fill these spaces.

The purpose of the upgrading program is to assist those currently or recently employed in welding jobs to improve their techniques or become proficient in additional processes. Instruction will be based on the provincial modular system as related to the upgrader’s needs.

Fees for upgrading students

Fees stated are in effect for 2003/04 and are subject to change for 2004/05.

Fees are based on one-week blocks of training at approximately $92 per week, which includes the tuition fees plus 10% of the tuition for ancillary fees. In addition, students will pay a $45 application fee, a $25 Student Union Society membership fee, and a $2 Cascade student newspaper fee. Additional fees may be charged, depending on the topic of the upgrade.

Career Technical Centre

UCFV and School District #34 (Abbotsford) operate a jointly sponsored Career Technical Centre. Level “C” Welding students enter at the Grade 11 level and complete high school and a one-year UCFV Level “C” Welding  certificate over two years.

In addition to being listed and signed off in the Welding Logbook, a UCFV Welder Fitting certificate will be issued.

Faculty

Sheldon Frank, Journeyman Level A Welding Certification, IP Boilermaking (Erection) certificate, IP Steel Fabrication Certificate, Instructor Diploma (VCC)

Program advisory committee

Glen Berger, Hub Fire Engines
Roberta Boden, Rimex Supply Ltd.
Mike Bowden and Jim Butler, Alumtek
Lloyd Campbell, George Third & Sons
Paulo DeGianni, Deere–Hitachi
John DeJonge, Artex Fabricators
Tod Earnshaw, Overlanders Manufacturing Inc.
Lionel Foisy, LWS Manufacturing & Welding Ltd.
Steve Green, Eagle Machine Inc.
Wayne Hannon, Procor (BC) Inc.
Paul Hiebert, Mainland Machinery Ltd.
Dave and Les Knight, K-Line
Ken Krunick, I.M.W. Industries Ltd.
Rick Loewen and Wayne Raiche, Loewen Welding and Mfg. Ltd.
Randy Lowry, Overlanders Manufacturing Inc.
Keith Hodsall, Ty-crop Manufacturing Ltd.
Dave McGowan
Brad McQuhae, Accent Stainless
Ron Munro, Eagle Trailers Inc.
Joe Muzyka, Magnum Trailer & Equipment
Terry Plummer, RMS-Ross Corporation
Silvacom Industries Inc.
Andrew Tailsby, Alco Railings
Neil Schellenberg, Clearbrook Iron Works Ltd.
Ron Van Eyk, Van Eyk Manufacturing

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