Welding Level C (introductory level)

Welding Level C

• Full-time • Starts: October (Burns

• RK-1 Material Handling and Rigging

8. Students are encouraged to submit a

Lake); September (Fort St. James

resumé and personal handwritten

• RK-3 Introduction to Metallurgy I

statement indicating their reasons for

and Prince George); TBA (Quesnel)

A full list of courses is available from

wishing to enter this program. The

• Fees, entire program: $3,083

the School of Trades at 250-561-5804,

resumé and personal statement will

(Prince George); TBA (Quesnel);

or toll-free at 1-866-370-2111.

be awarded a maximum of 3 points.

$4,843 (Burns Lake) • Seven

Maximum points available = 24

months • Burns Lake, Fort St.

Selection process

James, Mackenzie, Prince George,

Students are encouraged to submit a

Provincial apprenticeship programs

and Quesnel

resumé and handwritten statement indi-

An apprenticeship is a formal written

cating reasons for wishing to enter the

agreement between an employer, an

program as well as complete a test of

Careers

employee and the Industry Training

mechanical reasoning skills, and the

CNC offers welding training in levels

Authority (ITA). Typically, 80-85% of

College English/Math Achievement

C, B, and A (C is the introductory level,

an apprenticeship is work-based train-

Test (EMAT). These items are included

A is the most advanced).

ing; the rest is technical training in the

in the selection criteria listed below and

classroom and/or shop.

As a graduate of Welding C, you’ll be

will be awarded points.

qualified for a variety of jobs in the con-

Most welding apprenticeships take

If the program is over-subscribed,

struction and metal working industries.

three years. Before apprentices can

students will be selected based on the

You’ll also be prepared to successfully

earn a certificate or ticket, they must

selection criteria listed below:

complete employers’ skill assessments.

complete both work-based training and

1.

The letter grade for English 10,

Possible job titles include

technical training, including examina-

English 030 or Communications 11

tions. After working as apprentices for

• Production welder

or equivalent will contribute its ac-

the period specified by the ITA,

• Maintenance welder

tual points to the selection process:

graduates can write the Interprovincial

e.g., "A" = 4.0, "B+" = 3.33, etc.

• And more

Standards Examination.

2.

The letter grade for your selected

Apprentices who want to schedule their

math course will contribute its

technical training at CNC should contact

Admission requirements

actual grade point to the selection

CNC’s School of Trades at 250-561-5804

1. English 10, English 030 or

process: e.g., "A" = 4.0, "B+" = 3.33,

or 1-866-370-2111. Apprentices and

equivalent and

etc.

employers must register apprenticeships

2. Essentials of Math 10 ("C" grade or

3.

The mechanical reasoning test will

with the ITA. For application forms or

higher) or credit in Applications of

be awarded a maximum of 5 points.

more information, call 1-866-660-6011

Math 10 or Principles of Math 10 or

or visit www.itabc.ca.

4.

A passing grade on the English por-

Math 041 or equivalent.

tion of the EMAT will be awarded a

Students who do not meet the above re-

maximum of 1 point.

You might also be interested in . . .

quirements may wish to consult with a

5.

A passing grade on the Math

• Welding Levels B and A

CNC counsellor/advisor to determine

portion of the EMAT will be

their eligibility on the basis of mature

awarded a maximum of 1 point.

student status.

Important dates

6.

Credit in one or more trades-related

Prince George campus only; contact

courses at the Grade 12 level with a

Program outline

other campuses directly for details

grade of "B" or better, or successful

Courses include the following (not a

completion of any foundation-level

• Classes: September 6, 2011 -

complete list):

trades training program or docu-

March 30, 2012

mented experience of one year in a

• P-1 Introduction and Program

• Christmas break: December 16,

trade will be awarded 3 points.

Orientation

2011 - January 3, 2012

7.

Credit in any of the following:

• P-3 Gas and Braze Welding

English 11 or equivalent, Principles

Revised: 11.08.02

• P-5 Air Carbon Arc Welding

of Math 11 or equivalent, or Trades

Math 042 with a "C" grade or better

will be awarded 3 points.

2011-12 CNC program guide and course calendar

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www.cnc.bc.ca

StudentAid BC eligibility 

StudentAid BC is for British Columbians who need help to pay for their post-secondary education. Not everyone qualifies for student loans or other forms of assistance. Please make sure you understand all the eligibility criteria.

How to apply  

See Applying to CNC

Useful websites:

• Canada's Sector Council "Careers in Trades": www.careersintrades.ca
• Interprovincial Standards "Red Seal": www.red-seal.ca
• Canadian Apprenticeship Forum: http://www.caf-fca.org/
• Industry Training Authority: www.itabc.ca 

You might also be interested in . . .

• Welding Levels B and A

The College of New Caledonia reserves the right to limit, cancel, or adjust programs without notice.

*Approximate tuition fees for 2008-09 -- subject to change. Fees for Prince George campus include costs such as Students' Union fee, technology fee, etc. Does not include books, tools, and supplies. Fees for international students are higher.