Get great hands on a training to success.
This short apprenticeship training is sure to spark a bright future. You'll learn MIG, ARC and TIG welding techniques to fuse and repair metal components used in construction and manufacturing.
First, second and third periods of apprenticeship are offered at Portage College and each period lasts eight weeks.
Portage College is an approved test centre for the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB).
Career Potential
Employment as an Apprentice Welder. Higher levels of apprenticeship create opportunities such as advancement in the field, enhanced skills and responsibilities, higher pay and increased job opportunities. Each level is another step to fulfilling the requirements to obtain a journeyman ticket.
Admission Requirements
Period 1
Recommended path: English 30-2, Math 30-3, Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20. Related Career and Technology Studies courses.
Minimum Requirements: English 10-2, Math 10-3 or a pass mark in all five Canadian General Education Development (GED) tests or Entrance Exam Category A. Must be registered as an Apprentice Welder with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT).
Period 2
Successful completion of Period 1
Period 3
Successful completion of Period 2
Transferability
The technical training is the standard through the Province; therefore apprentices may take their training at Portage College or any college or technical institute in Alberta offering Welder Apprenticeship training.
Program Start/End Dates
Period 1: September 8, 2020 to October 30, 2020
Period 2: January 4, 2021 to February 26, 2021
Period 3: March 1, 2021 to May 21, 2021
Locations
Lac La Biche Campus
Apprenticeship Welder Period 1
| Tuition | $840.00 |
| Student Association | $68.48 |
| Recreation Fee | $0.00 |
| Shop Fee | 72.00 |
| Total | $980.48 |
Visit Portage Bookstore for textbooks and supplies
Apprenticeship Welder Period 2
| Tuition | $840.00 |
| Student Association | $68.48 |
| Recreation Fee | $5100 |
| Shop Fee | 72.00 |
| Total | $1,031.48 |
Visit Portage Bookstore for textbooks and supplies
Apprenticeship Welder Period 3
| Tuition | $840.00 |
| Student Association | $68.48 |
| Recreation Fee | $51.00 |
| Shop Fee | 72.00 |
| Total | $1,031.48 |
Visit Portage Bookstore for textbooks and supplies
Other purchases may be necessary in order for students to complete their courses/program.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most Portage College programs will be delivered online. students will need regular access to a computer with a webcam and an internet connection. High speed broadband access is highly recommended for the optimal learning experience.
For technical requirements, visit our Moodle page.
2020 - 2021
Audit Fee - 50% of Course Fee
Document re-issuance Fee - such as, student ID, meal card, certificates etc. (Non-refundable)
Fee is per document - $10
GED Exam Fee (refundable if writing is cancelled)
Writing Fee - $200
Re-write Fee - $190
Invigilation Fee (Non-refundable)
Administration Fee - $25
Invigilation Fee per hour - $25
Prior Learning Assessment Fee (Non refundable)
Cost recovery, minimum $250/course
Supplemental/Deferred Exams (Non-refundable) - $25
Transcript Evaluation Fee - not applicable to dual credit high schools (non-refundable)
External Advanced Credit - $50
Transcript Fee - $10
Tuition Deposit (non-refundable for oversubscribed programs and international only)
Domestic Students - $100
International Students - $500
Paramedicine - $1500
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