Welder Modular Training

Modular training is for welders who are not registered with SkilledTradesBC and track their technical training and practical work-based hours in a Welder Logbook. If you are a registered apprentice, check out the Welder Apprenticeship training program.

The modular path to Red Seal certification as a welder follows these steps:

1. Welder Foundation (formerly known as Level C)
2. Level B - students can write the inter-provincial exam after Level B to attain Red Seal certification in welding
3. Level A - provides an additional ticket in specialized metal welding

Level B Program Outline

• Shielded metal arc weld
• Gas metal arc welding
• Fluxed core arc welding
• Gas tungsten arc weld
• Weld quality control and inspection procedures
• Welding codes, standards and specifications
• Blueprint reading

Textbooks

The current total cost of the textbooks is approx. $275.

5% GST is not included in price. Price is subject to change.

Textbooks available online only at the OC Campus Store.

The booklists on OC Campus Store website will be updated 3 times a year (January, April and mid-August).
Please check back with the Campus Store 2 weeks before your program starts under Current Book List for a final, updated list of book titles and prices, and to order!

If you have any questions regarding the booklist, please call OC Campus Store, 250-862-5638 or email campusstores@okanagan.bc.ca.

It takes approximately two to three business days to fill the online orders, please be sure to purchase the necessary items prior to the 1st day of class.

Required supplies

• Clear lens face shield for grinding
• Leather welding gloves
• CSA-approved steel-toed leather work boots
• Safety glasses
• Tinted face shield for oxy-fuel welding and cutting
• Welding helmet
• Leather protective gear (overalls and jacket)
• Long sleeved non-synthetic (cotton) shirt and long pants (jeans)
• Binder
• Pencils, pens, erasers
• Calculator to write exams, preferably one of the following: Sharp EL-520W, EL-520X, EL-531X

Note: All safety equipment and clothing is required for the first day of class.
Government-issued picture ID (driver’s license, photo ID or valid passport) is required to write the provincial and national exams; student ID cards are not acceptable. 

Tools

• Tool box 21” approximately (metal) combo square
• Awl 10R vise grip
• ¾ flat chisel 2x11R vise clamps
• Tip cleaner wire brush
• Ball peen hammer 2-10” crescent wrench
• Chipping hammer
• Tape measure
• Soapstone holder with soapstone  14” half round bastard with handle
• Slip joint pliers hack saw and blade
• Center punch side cutters or mig pliers
• Striker

You can supply the above tools yourself or you can purchase a set from the Welding Department (approximately $350). If you want to purchase your tools from the Welding Department, this can be done the first day of class. Should you decide to supply your own tools, the list provided is the minimum requirement. All tools on this list must be present for you to proceed with this program.

Level A Program Outline

• Shielded metal arc weld
• Gas tungsten arc weld
• Welding metallurgy
• Blueprint reading

Textbooks

The current total cost of the textbooks is approx. $45.

5% GST is not included in price. Price is subject to change.

Textbooks available online only at the OC Campus Store.

The booklists on OC Campus Store website will be updated 3 times a year (January, April and mid-August).
Please check back with the Campus Store 2 weeks before your program starts under Current Book List for a final, updated list of book titles and prices, and to order!

If you have any questions regarding the booklist, please call OC Campus Store, 250-862-5638 or email campusstores@okanagan.bc.ca.

It takes approximately two to three business days to fill the online orders, please be sure to purchase the necessary items prior to the 1st day of class.

Required supplies

• Clear lens face shield for grinding
• Leather welding gloves
• CSA-approved steel toed leather work boots
• Safety glasses
• Tinted face shield for oxy-fuel welding and cutting
• Welding helmet
• 3M 6200 respirator and 3M P100 filters
• Leather protective gear (overalls and jacket)
• Long sleeved non-synthetic (cotton) shirt and long pants (jeans)
• Binder
• Pencils, pens, eraser, paper
• Calculator to write exams, preferably one of the following: Sharp EL-520W, EL-520X, EL-531X

Note: All safety equipment and clothing is required for the first day of class.
Government-issued picture ID (driver’s license, photo ID or valid passport) is required to write the provincial and national exams; student ID cards are not acceptable. 

Tools

• Tool box 21” approximately (metal) combo square
• Awl 10R vise grip
• ¾ flat chisel 2x11R vise clamps
• Tip cleaner wire brush
• Ball peen hammer 2-10” crescent wrench
• Chipping hammer
• Tape measure
• Soapstone holder with soapstone  14” half round bastard with handle
• Slip joint pliers hack saw and blade
• Center punch side cutters or mig pliers
• Striker

You can supply the above tools yourself or you can purchase a set from the Welding Department (approximately $350). If you want to purchase your tools from the Welding Department, this can be done the first day of class. Should you decide to supply your own tools, the list provided is the minimum requirement. All tools on this list must be present for you to proceed with this program.

The textbook list above was current at the time it was posted and may be used for initial planning purposes. Please check back with the bookstore 2 weeks before your program starts under Current Book List for a final, updated list of book titles and prices, and to order!

Textbooks available online only at OC Campus Store. If you have any questions, call 250-862-5638 or email campusstores@okanagan.bc.ca.

It takes approximately two to three business days to fill the online orders, please be sure to purchase the necessary items prior to the 1st day of class.