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Welder Apprenticeship Training – First Year

CLAC is an accredited training institute for providing welder technical training for all levels—from pre-employment to journeyperson.

In the first period of training, students will complete the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training (AIT) curriculum over an 8-week session.

Students are provided instruction and supporting information on safety, drawings and blueprints, understanding welding flaws, the tools of the trade, and trades mathematics.

* This program is made possible by funding from the Government of Alberta.

Please note: This program is designed for experienced welders and is not intended for beginners. Students must already be registered welding apprentices in Alberta. It is recommended that students have completed 1,560 welding hours before registering for the program.

 

Upcoming Dates
  • October 5 – November 27, 2026
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Course Outline

Section 1 – Workplace safety and tools

Section 2 – Welding technology and properties of metals

Section 3 – Gas metal arc welding, flux cored arc welding, metal cored arc welding, submerged arc welding

Section 4 – Trades math

Apprentice Eligibility

Minimum Requirements
  • English 10-2
  • Math 10-3 OR,
  • A pass mark in all 5 Canadian General Education Development (GED Tests), OR
  • AIT Trades Entrance Exam
Recommended Requirements
  • English 30-2
  • Math 30-3
  • Physics 20 or Chemistry 20 or Science 20
  • Related Career and Technology Studied (CTS Courses)

Prerequisites

  • 1,560 hours of work experience recommended

Cost

Period 1 - $1,396

  • Tuition - $1,096.00
  • Books and supplies fee - $300

Individual Learning Modules (ILMs) can be purchased at the CLAC Welding Shop


Come Prepared: Personal Protective Equipment Requirements

Students must provide their own personal protective equipment (PPE). These requirements are in accordance with regulations under Alberta’s Occupational Health & Safety Act.

PPE Welding Information

 

Program Inquiries

Have a question about our welding program? Reach out to our team!

apprenticeshipwest@clac.ca | 1-888-700-7555

 

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