Metal/Welding Trades Apprenticeships

   •  Metal Fabricator
   •  Sheet Metal Worker
   •  Welder

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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

Trades Apprenticeship

Length

6 - 10 weeks

Two paths

The difference between foundation program and apprenticeship.
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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.

 

Schedules

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 3 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

Start dateEnd date
September 9, 2024October 25, 2024
November 3, 2025December 19, 2025

Level 2: 6 or 7 weeks

Start dateEnd date
April 7, 2025May 22, 2025

Level 3: 6 or 7 weeks

Start dateEnd date
November 12, 2024December 20, 2024
September 8, 2025October 17, 2025
April 7, 2026May 15, 2026
November 7, 2027December 17, 2027

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

Start dateEnd date
January 6, 2025February 28, 2025
March 3, 2025April 25, 2025
April 27, 2026June 19, 2026
October 26, 2026December 18, 2026
March 1, 2027April 23, 2027

Level 2: 6 or 8 weeks

Start dateEnd date
April 22, 2024June 14, 2024
January 6, 2025February 28, 2025
March 3, 2025April 25, 2025
October 27, 2025December 19, 2025
March 2, 2026April 24, 2026
January 4, 2027February 26, 2027
September 7, 2027October 29, 2027
November 1, 2027December 24, 2027

Level 3: 6 or 8 weeks

Start dateEnd date
June 17, 2024August 9, 2024
September 3, 2024October 25, 2024
April 28, 2025June 20, 2025
January 5, 2026February 27, 2026
June 22, 2026August 14, 2026
October 26, 2026December 18, 2026
January 4, 2027February 26, 2027
April 26, 2027June 18, 2027
November 1, 2027December 24, 2027

Level 4: 6 or 8 weeks

Start dateEnd date
October 28, 2024December 20, 2024
June 23, 2025August 15, 2025
September 2, 2025October 24, 2025
January 5, 2026February 27, 2026
March 2, 2026April 24, 2026
April 27, 2026June 19, 2026
June 22, 2026August 14, 2026
September 1, 2026October 23, 2026
March 1, 2027April 23, 2027
April 26, 2027June 18, 2027
June 21, 2027August 13, 2027
September 7, 2027October 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

This is if you have completed the Foundation program or have Welder Level C certification, and wish to advance your career.

Find program outlines on SkilledTradesBC.

Welder Level 1: 8 or 10 weeks

Start dateEnd date
May 6, 2024June 28, 2024
January 6, 2025February 28, 2025
September 2, 2025October 24, 2025
March 16, 2026May 8, 2026
November 2, 2026December 24, 2026
May 10, 2027July 2, 2027

Welder Level 2: 8 or 10 weeks

Start dateEnd date
September 3, 2024October 25, 2024
March 3, 2025April 25, 2025
October 27, 2025December 19, 2025
May 11, 2026July 3, 2026
January 4, 2027February 26, 2027
August 23, 2027October 15, 2027

Welder Level 3: 8 or 10 weeks

Start dateEnd date
October 15, 2024December 20, 2024
April 28, 2025July 4, 2025
January 5, 2026March 13, 2026
August 24, 2026October 30, 2026
March 1, 2027May 7, 2027
October 18, 2027December 24, 2027

Welder MPAW

Find the Multi-Process Alloy Welders program outline on SkilledTradesBC.

Start dateEnd date
May 6, 2024June 7, 2024
September 3, 2024October 4, 2024
October 15, 2024November 15, 2024
January 6, 2025February 7, 2025
January 5, 2026February 6, 2026
January 4, 2027February 5, 2027

Welder Modular B: 16 weeks

Start dateEnd date
February 26, 2024June 14, 2024
September 3, 2024December 20, 2024
October 28, 2024February 28, 2025

Welder Modular A: 8 weeks

Start dateEnd date
April 22, 2024June 14, 2024
September 3, 2024October 25, 2024
October 28, 2024December 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.

Skilled Trades BC logo

Program standards for each trade's required training are set by SkilledTradesBC.

Red Seal badge

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.

    Two men in welding gear skillfully working on a metal object, creating sparks.

    Develop your skills in communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, mathematics, and safe work practices at Camosun, Vancouver Island's largest provider of trades training.

    Tuition and fees

    Effective from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025

    Tuition

    Tuition is provided for each level

    Metal Fabricator Fitter Apprenticeship

    $778.75  Level 1

    $778.75  Level 2

    $667.50  Level 3

    Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeship

    $890.00  Level 1

    $890.00  Level 2

    $890.00  Level 3

    $890.00  Level 4

    Welder Apprenticeship

    $890.00  Level 1

    $890.00  Level 2

    $1,223.75  Level 3

    $698.75  MPAW

    $890.00  Level B

    $1,780.00  Level A

     

    Student fees

    In addition to tuition estimates, student fees are calculated based on your enrolment. Refer to: Student Fees.

    Financial assistance

    Apprentice Employment Insurance

    Apprentices should apply for Apprentice EI (Service Canada) financial support before the start of the program and up to 4 weeks in advance. Late applications may result in Service Canada denying funding.

    Grants

    The Government of Canada provides Funding programs and grants for training.

     

    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.

    Steps to register

    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

    Kyle Broad

    Kyle Broad

    Chair, Motor Vehicle and Metal Trades

    broadk@camosun.ca
    250–370–3786
    Centre for Trades Education and Innovation
    Full bio

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    Dallas Dolgopol

    Program Lead, Instructor, Sheet Metal

    dolgopold@camosun.ca
    250-370-3844
    Centre for Trades Education and Innovation
    Full bio

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    Dean Janzen

    Program Leader, Instructor Welding

    janzend@camosun.ca
    250-370-3765
    Centre for Trades Education and Innovation
    Full bio

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    Dave Meek

    Instructor, Metal Fabrication Foundation

    meekd@camosun.ca
    250–370–3782
    Centre for Trades Education and Innovation
    Full bio

    Chris Stask

    Chris Stask

    Instructor, Welding Foundation

    staskc@camosun.ca
    250-370-4572
    Centre for Trades Education and Innovation
    Full bio

    Alfred Vis

    Alfred Vis

    Instructor

    visa@camosun.ca
    250-370-3785
    Centre for Trades Education and Innovation
    Full bio

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    Keith Todd

    Toolroom Attendant, Sheet Metal and Metal Fabrication

    todd@camosun.ca
    250-370-3814
    Centre for Trades Education and Innovation
    Full bio

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    Matt Fischer

    Toolroom Attendant, Welding

    fischer@camosun.ca
    250-370-3783
    Centre for Trades Education and Innovation
    Full bio

    Contact information

    Trades Apprenticeship office

    Centre for Trades and Technology building (CTEI), room 102

    Interurban campus

    250-370-3856

    tradesinfo@camosun.ca


    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.