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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Technical Training in Sheet Metal and Welding

Take the in-class portion of your metal fabricator, sheet metal worker or a welding apprenticeship at Camosun, Vancouver Island's largest trades training provider.

 

A Sheetmetal student demonstrates how to bend metal for fabrication.

There are lots of benefits to a career in the metal trades like a Metal Fabricator, Sheet Metal Worker, or Welder.

High demand for skilled workers

Metal trades are important for industries like construction, manufacturing, and transportation. This means plenty of job opportunities and reliable work.

Good earning potential

Skilled metal tradespeople earn good wages, especially if they have certifications or experience.

Hands-on, creative work

If you like working with your hands and solving problems, this could be a great career for you. You’ll get to create real, useful products and see the results of your hard work.

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.

      Skilled Trades BC logo

      Program standards and curriculum are set by SkilledTradesBC.

      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.

       

      Program start dates

      Training will take place at the 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
      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
      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
      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
      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)

      8-10 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
      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
      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
      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
      January 6, 2025February 7, 2025
      January 5, 2026February 6, 2026
      January 4, 2027February 5, 2027

      Welder Modular B: 16 weeks

      Start dateEnd date
      October 28, 2024February 28, 2025

      Welder Modular A: 8 weeks

      Start dateEnd date
      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.

      Let's get you started

      Camosun accepts applications to apprenticeship technical training programs year-round.

      To apply you must have:

      • A registered employer who will sponsor and train you and;
      • A valid SkilledTradesBC registration number.

      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.