Welder Apprenticeship
"I was a little apprehensive about attending school to pursue a welding trade. My hesitations were soon erased as I discovered a great mix of all ages, genders, and experiences, in a class shop that promoted a superior learning environment. I am fortunate to have been guided by some of the best instructors I have ever encountered."
George McManus, Class of 2010
What can you expect from our program?
If you like fabricating and repair in the steel industry, then welding is the career for you. A Welder must enjoy working in a shop environment with the opportunity to work in remote locations operating a welding rig. Welders join or sever metals in beams, girders, vessels, piping and other metal components used in construction and manufacturing.
What will you learn?
This program will teach you how to utilize a number of welding processes including:
- Electric Arc
- Metal Inert Gas (MIG)
- Tungsten Inert Gas/Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG)
- Gas Welding (Oxy-Acetylene)
The term of apprenticeship for a welder is 3 years (three 12-month periods) includes a minimum of 1560 hours of on-the-job training and 8 weeks of technical training (in-school) each year.
Alberta Apprenticeship & Industry Training – Welder: Program Page Course Outline
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Program at a glance
Length of Program:
Eight (8) weeks/period
Program Intakes:
Summer, Fall & Winter
Delivery:
Olds Campus
Applications Open:
May
Tuition & Fees: $1,155
Books & Supplies: $300
Credential: Apprenticeship
Length of Program: Eight (8) weeks of technical training for each period
Method of Delivery: On Campus Delivery for Technical Training
Technical Training Intakes:
- Period 1: Oct 26 2020, Jan 4 2021
- Period 2: Aug 31 2020, Jan 4 2021
- Period 3: Oct 26 2020, Mar 1 2021
Program Dates: Please visit our Dates & Schedules page to confirm start and end dates of your desired program and confirm campus closures.
Applications Open:
March 2020 Cancelled Apprentices will have priority registration for 2020-2021 technical training intakes between July 7 (8:00 AM MST) and July 9 (11:59 PM MST). Please watch your e-mail for instructions.
Summer & Fall technical training intake enrolment opens online for all remaining apprentices on July 21 (AET, HET, LHAP) and July 23 (Welder) at 8 AM MST.
Winter 2021 technical training intake enrolment opens online for all apprentices on August 25 (AET, HET, LHAP) and August 27 (Welder) at 8 AM MST.
Selection Process for Admission: First Qualified, First Accepted
Tuition, Mandatory Fees, Books, and Supplies: Please refer to the current Fee Schedule for details
- Tuition & Fees: $1,155 / Books & Supplies: $300
*These fees are provided as estimates only for the purposes of budgeting. Please note that this is an estimate for domestic students (international students should refer to the Fee Schedule) and all fees are subject to change.
What do I need to apply?
Admission Requirements:
- Alberta Apprenticeship & Industry Training - ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
- Find a suitable employer who is willing to hire and train an apprentice (*please refer to MyTradesecrets for more details)
Application Procedure: Create/Access your MyTradesecrets (MTS) account and follow the Alberta Apprenticeship & Industry Training Application Procedure.