Program at a glance
Credential
Technical Training Certification
Work experience
Sponsored apprentice
Delivery
On campus
Study options
Full-time
Open to International
No
Area of study
Length
6 - 10 weeks
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Sheet Metal and Welding Technical Training
Take the in-class portion of your metal fabricator, sheet metal worker or a welding apprenticeship at Camosun, Vancouver Island's largest provider of trades training.
Course schedules and fees
Training will take place at Interurban Campus. Contact Registration to confirm seat availability*, 250-370-3550.
Metal Fabricator (Harmonized)
6-8 weeks per level, each year; requires 4 levels to gain a Red Seal Certification. Training will take place at Interurban Campus.
Find a full program outline on SkilledTradesBC.
Level 1: 6 or 7 weeks $561
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| September 9, 2024 | October 25, 2024 |
| November 3, 2025 | December 19, 2025 |
Level 2: 6 or 7 weeks $561
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| April 2, 2024 | May 17, 2024 |
| April 7, 2025 | May 22, 2025 |
Level 3: 6 or 7 weeks $561
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| November 12, 2024 | December 20, 2024 |
| September 8, 2025 | October 17, 2025 |
Sheet Metal Worker (Harmonized)
4-10 weeks per level, each year. Training takes place at Interurban Campus.
Find program outlines on SkilledTradesBC.
Level 1: 6 or 8 weeks $663
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| January 6, 2025 | February 28, 2025 |
| October 26, 2026 | December 18, 2026 |
Level 2: 6 or 8 weeks $663
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| April 22, 2024 | June 14, 2024 |
| January 6, 2025 | February 28, 2025 |
| October 27, 2025 | December 19, 2025 |
| March 2, 2026 | April 24, 2026 |
| January 4, 2027 | February 26, 2027 |
| November 1, 2027 | December 24, 2027 |
Level 3: 6 or 8 weeks $663
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | August 9, 2024 |
| September 3, 2024 | October 25, 2024 |
| April 28, 2025 | June 20, 2025 |
Level 4: 6 or 8 weeks $663
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| February 26, 2024 | April 19, 2024 |
| October 28, 2024 | December 20, 2024 |
| June 23, 2025 | August 15, 2025 |
| September 2, 2025 | October 24, 2025 |
| January 5, 2026 | February 27, 2026 |
| June 22, 2026 | August 14, 2026 |
| April 26, 2027 | June 18, 2027 |
| September 7, 2027 | October 29, 2027 |
Welder (Harmonized, MPAW, Modulars A and B)
4-10 weeks per level, each year. Training takes place at the Interurban Campus.
Welder Modular A, B, and Welder Upgrading /Testing are available
If you have completed the Foundation program or have Welder Level C certification and want to advance your career with further training, learn more here.
Find program outlines on SkilledTradesBC.
Welder Level 1: 8 or 10 weeks $867
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| May 6, 2024 | June 28, 2024 |
| January 6, 2025 | February 28, 2025 |
| September 2, 2025 | October 24, 2025 |
| March 16, 2026 | May 8, 2026 |
| November 2, 2026 | December 24, 2026 |
| May 10, 2027 | July 2, 2027 |
Welder Level 2: 8 or 10 weeks $867
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| January 2, 2024 | February 23, 2024 |
| September 3, 2024 | October 25, 2024 |
| March 3, 2025 | April 25, 2025 |
| October 27, 2025 | December 19, 2025 |
| May 11, 2026 | July 3, 2026 |
| January 4, 2027 | February 26, 2027 |
| August 23, 2027 | October 15, 2027 |
Welder Level 3: 8 or 10 weeks $867
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| February 26, 2024 | May 3, 2024 |
| October 15, 2024 | December 20, 2024 |
| April 28, 2025 | July 4, 2025 |
| January 5, 2026 | March 13, 2026 |
| August 24, 2026 | October 30, 2026 |
| March 1, 2027 | May 7, 2027 |
| October 18, 2027 | December 24, 2027 |
Welder MPAW
Find the Multi-Process Alloy Welders program outline on SkilledTradesBC.
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| January 2, 2024 | February 2, 2024 |
| February 26, 2024 | March 28, 2024 |
| May 6, 2024 | June 7, 2024 |
| September 3, 2024 | October 4, 2024 |
| October 15, 2024 | November 15, 2024 |
| January 6, 2025 | February 7, 2025 |
| January 5, 2026 | February 6, 2026 |
| January 4, 2027 | February 5, 2027 |
Welder Modular B: 16 weeks
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| October 30, 2023 | February 23, 2024 |
| January 2, 2024 | April 19, 2024 |
| February 26, 2024 | June 14, 2024 |
| September 3, 2024 | December 20, 2024 |
| October 28, 2024 | February 28, 2025 |
Welder Modular A: 8 weeks
| Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|
| January 2, 2024 | February 23, 2024 |
| February 26, 2024 | April 19, 2024 |
| April 22, 2024 | June 14, 2024 |
| September 3, 2024 | October 25, 2024 |
| October 28, 2024 | December 20, 2024 |
*All dates are subject to change.
Note: Harmonized apprenticeship training requirements are aligned across Canada within the Red Seal trades.
Testing and upgrading
Camosun also offers Welder Modular A, B, and Welder Upgrading /Testing.
Program standards for each trade's required training are set by SkilledTradesBC.
Camosun College is a proud supporter of the Red Seal interprovincial trades program.
In-school technical training
As an apprentice, you’ll spend about 80% of your time on the job, so you earn while you learn. In addition to that practical experience, you also need to sign up for a few weeks of in-school technical training each year.
You'll be in school about once a year to complete a level of in-school theory to provide balance for your on-the-job practical experience. Each level of training is 10 weeks and includes a SkilledTrades BC exam.
Classes are held on the Interurban campus. Look over the schedule with your employer to decide when is the best time to come to Camosun.
Program standards and curriculum are set by SkilledTradesBC.
Develop your skills in communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, mathematics, and safe work practices at Camosun, Vancouver Island's largest provider of trades training.
Apply for financial support
You may be eligible to receive Employment Insurance (EI) benefits while attending your course.
Apprentices should apply for Apprentice EI financial support up to four weeks before the start of class.
Late applications may result in Service Canada denying funding. The Government of Canada also has funding opportunities.
Note: Course fees are determined by the length of study and materials required to complete a level.
Underrepresented groups
Training programs are available to help meet the needs of underrepresented groups in the skilled trades, including women, Indigenous peoples, and other equity-deserving groups.
Erasing Barriers Fund
Additional funding may be available through the Erasing Barriers Fund. Please contact Financial Aid.
Curriculum & courses
Let's get you started
Camosun accepts applications to apprenticeship technical training programs year-round.
To apply you must have a job with an employer who will sponsor and train you.
An apprentice must be sponsored by an employer who is registered at SkilledTradesBC. If you and your employer agree to enter into a contract for an apprenticeship, either of you may contact SkilledTradesBC to register you as an apprentice.
Contact us
If you have registration questions please contact the Registration department.
For questions about the program contact the Trades Apprenticeship Office at 250-370-3856 or tradesinfo@camosun.ca
Faculty/staff profile
Kyle Broad
Chair, Motor Vehicle and Metal Trades
broadk@camosun.ca
250–370–3786
Centre for Trades Education and Innovation (CTEI)
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Dallas Dolgopol
Program Lead, Instructor, Sheet Metal
dolgopold@camosun.ca
250-370-3844
CTEI
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Keith Todd
Toolroom Attendant, Sheet Metal and Metal Fabrication
todd@camosun.ca
250-370-3814
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Contact information
Trades Apprenticeship Office
Campus location
Centre for Trades and Technology building (CTEI), room 102
Location link
If your inquiry is time sensitive we recommend phoning 250-370-3550. When emailing please include your full name and student number registration@camosun.ca.
Questions about your classes
For about the program contact 250-370-3856, tradesinfo@camosun.ca or the Department Chair.