Welding
Kwantlen Polytechnic University's Welding program provides students with the necessary training to become competent welders upon successful completion of all the welding courses in each level. Students will develop the skill and knowledge to work safely and effectively in today's demanding industrial environment.
Kwantlen graduates are able to ladder into other careers such as welding inspector, supervisors and quality assurance personnel.
For individuals who desire a demanding, challenging and well paid career in an industrial field, welding is an excelent choice. Welders often pursue a second trade as a millwright, metal fabricator, pipefitter, boilermaker, ironworker or a variety of other trades..
If you are an apprentice and you wish information on start dates for different levels of Welding apprenticeship classes, please refer to the Program Schedule menu.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
WELDER TESTING
Welder Test Center Address: 5500 180th Street, Cloverdale, BC
WELDER TESTING
Contact Information: Test and Fee Details:
Please note that welder testing fees have recently been reduced, contact for details.
loc.hepburn@kwantlen.ca al.sumal@kwantlen.ca francisco.jovel@kwantlen.ca
Fax Test Authorization to: 604-598-6005
ASME Test for BC Safety Authority
| · Weld ASME 1 ASME PWP # 1- 10 each | $185.00 |
| · Weld ASME 2 ASME PWP # 11 | $530.00 |
| · Weld ASME 3 ASME Company Procedure each | $300.00 |
Canadian Welding Bureau Test in SMAW, FCAW and GMAW
| · One test plate assembly (check test) | $185.00 |
| · Two test plate assemblies | $250.00 |
| · Three test plate assemblies | $325.00 |
| · Four test plate assemblies | $400.00 |
Industry Training Authority Practical Test
| · Level "C", "B" or "A" test | $300.00 |
Booth Rental/Upgrading for ASME or CWB Test
| · One day booth rental | $ 60.00 |
| · One week booth rental $300.00 | $300.00 |
Every second Friday is schedule for tests. Test hours are from 8:00am to 5:00pm
| January 7, 2011 | April 29, 2011 | September 9, 2011 |
| January 21, 2011 | May 13, 2011 | September 23, 2011 |
| February 4, 2011 | May 27, 2011 | October 7, 2011 |
| February 18, 2011 |
June 10, 2011 | October 21, 2011 |
| March 4, 2011 | June 24, 2011 | November 4, 2011 |
| March 18, 2011 | July 8, 2011 | November 18, 2011 |
| April 1, 2011 | July 22, 2011 | December 2, 2011 |
| April 15, 2011 | August as required | December 16, 2011 |
