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Welder Apprenticeship Harmonized


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Advance your welding skills and work toward your Interprovincial Red Seal designation through Levels 1, 2, and 3 of SkilledTradesBC-approved apprenticeship training. NIC’s welding programs offer access to state-of-the-art shops and experienced, highly qualified instructors. Upon successful completion of all apprenticeship levels and the required industry hours, you may write the SkilledTradesBC exam to achieve your Red Seal certification.

Admission Requirements


1. Registered as an apprentice with SkilledTradesBC

2. Must be working for an employer with at least one qualified journeyperson. 

Course Requirements


North Island College works closely with industry to ensure your apprenticeship training is of the highest quality. Our curriculum follows SkilledTradesBC’s new provincial Welding training program, which currently runs in parallel with the modular format, Welder Foundation, B, and A level welding programs. For full information the trades training system and apprenticeships, please visit the SkilledTradesBC website.

Ongoing start dates: Welder apprenticeship training follows an ongoing entry format from September to June. As welders complete their training, qualified applicants are offered the next available start date based on shop space. For upcoming availability, please call 1-800-715-0914 or email questions@nic.bc.ca.

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