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1 WELDER LEVEL B Occupation Description means a person who has training in and is capable of welding ferrous and non-ferrous metals in all positions, on both plates and /or pipe, using SMAW, GTAW, and FCAW processes. These welders qualify to test for Portable Welding Procedures (PWP) tests in British Columbia, and such other work as is usually done by a. For detailed information on the scope of knowledge and skills taught and assessed in this program refer to the Program Outline, available on the ITA website. Pathways to Certification There are three certifications available in BC: Level C, and Level A. An individual can become certified as a Level C by completing the apprenticeship pathway, the modular pathway, or the challenge pathway. 1. Apprenticeship Pathway The apprenticeship pathway is for individuals who have an employer to sponsor them. 2. Modular Pathway The modular pathway is for individuals who do not have an employer to sponsor them. Individuals who wish to enroll in the Modular pathway must register directly with the training provider. The technical training requirement for the Apprenticeship and Modular Pathways is typically met through block-release training (full-time, at school) delivered by an ITA-approved training provider. 3. Challenge Pathway The challenge pathway is for individuals who have extensive experience working in the occupation and wish to challenge the certification. Recommended Education The following education is recommended for apprentices entering this occupation. These are not prerequisites, but rather a desired level of skill or knowledge that will contribute to success in the industry. Grade 10 or equivalent including English 10, Math 10, and Science 10 Preferred: Grade 12 ITA Registration 1. Apprenticeship Pathway Individuals who wish to follow the Apprenticeship pathway must register with ITA along with their sponsor. The Apprentice and Sponsor Registration form is available from the ITA website. ITA Prerequisite Certification: Level C Certificate of Qualification (BC0203 RS22) Page 1 of 10 Profile September 2014

2 2. Modular Pathway Individuals who wish to follow the Modular pathway can register directly with a training provider for technical training. The training provider will work with the individual to register with ITA. An individual can also register in this program by submitting the Modular Registration form along with their logbook for competency assessment to ITA. The Modular Registration form is available from the ITA website. ITA Prerequisite Certification: Level C Certificate of Qualification 3. Challenge Pathway There are two challenge options for certification. Individuals can challenge the BC provincial Certificate of Qualification, or the Interprovincial Red Seal Certification. Those who wish to challenge the Certificate of Qualification must complete the Challenge Application and submit it to ITA. Challenge applications are assessed for proof of workplace hours and scope of experience prior to acceptance of the individual into the Challenge pathway. The Challenge Application form is available from the program page on ITA s website. Those who wish to challenge the Interprovincial Red Seal certification must complete the Interprovincial or Certificate of Qualification Exam Application form and submit it to ITA. The Exam Application form is available from the Forms page on ITA s website. You must hold a B or A Certificate of Qualification to challenge the Interprovincial Red Seal. Completion of a challenge application is not required if an individual is challenging the Red Seal Interprovincial exam because the individual has already been awarded a Certificate of Qualification. (BC0203 RS22) Page 2 of 10 Profile September 2014

3 Apprenticeship Pathway This graphic provides an overview of the Apprenticeship pathway. = Certificate of Qualification C of A = Certificate of Apprenticeship WBT = Work Based Training C of A RECOMMENDATION F CERTIFICATION Technical Training: 180 hours (6 weeks*) Work Based Training: 4,680 total hours Logbook Submission (if not already passed at ) Technical Training: 180 hours (6 weeks*) Work Based Training 3,060 total hours for CofQ 5,400 total WBT hours for Red Seal endorsement Logbook Submission ITA Certificate of Qualification Exam RECOMMENDATION F CERTIFICATION C of A Level C (Level 2) Technical Training: 180 hours (6 weeks*) Work Based Training: 1,000 hours Logbook Submission ITA Certificate of Qualification Exam RECOMMENDATION F CERTIFICATION C of A Level C Level C Level C (Level 1) Technical Training: 180 hours (6 weeks*) Work Based Training: Accumulate hours Logbook: Accumulate competencies APPRENTICESHIP DIRECT ENTRY *Suggested duration based on 30 hour week CROSS PROGRAM CITS Individuals who hold the credentials listed below are entitled to receive partial credit toward the completion requirements of this program None (BC0203 RS22) Page 3 of 10 Profile September 2014

4 Apprenticeship Program Standards Credentials Awarded Certificate of Qualification Certificate of Qualification with Red Seal endorsement Certificate of Apprenticeship ITA Registration Prerequisites Agreement signed by the employer to sponsor the apprentice Level C Certificate of Qualification Certification as a is awarded upon successful completion of: Requirement Technical Training ITA Certificate of Qualification Exam Work-Based Training Recommendation for Certification Level of Achievement Required Minimum 70% in technical training: In-school: 180 hours (or 6 weeks*) Minimum 70% 3,060 hours total for CofQ (inclusive of Level C work-based training hours) 5,400 hours total for Red Seal endorsement (inclusive of work-based training hours) Recommendation for certification signed by the Sponsor and an individual holding credentials eligible for sign-off authority Submission of apprentice s logbook (*Assuming 30 hours in school per week) Program Duration Duration varies depending on how training is delivered, but the program generally takes 1 year to complete. Sign-off Authority Challenging a Level Credentials eligible to sign-off on the Recommendation for Certification: Certificate of Qualification Certificate of Qualification Interprovincial Red Seal endorsement The following levels of technical training can be challenged for advanced placement in this program: Level Prerequisites None N/A Cross-Program Credits Individuals who hold the credentials listed below are entitled to receive partial credit toward the completion requirements of this program Credential Credit(s) Granted None N/A (BC0203 RS22) Page 4 of 10 Profile September 2014

5 Modular Pathway This graphic provides an overview of the Modular pathway. = Certificate of Qualification C of A = Certificate of Apprenticeship WBT = Work Based Training Technical Training: 240 hours (8 weeks*) Work Based Training: 3,450 hours total for CofQ 5,400 total WBT hours for Red Seal endorsement Logbook: Signoff of required competencies (if not already passed at ) Technical Training: 480 hours (16 weeks*) Work Based Training: 1,950 hours total for CofQ 5,400 total WBT hours for Red Seal endorsement Logbook: Signoff of required competencies ITA Certificate of Qualification Exam Level C Technical Training: 840 hours (28 weeks*) Work Based Training: 1,000 hours Logbook: Signoff of required competencies ITA Certificate of Qualification Exam Level C MODULAR PATHWAY DIRECT ENTRY *Suggested duration based on 30 hour week CROSS PROGRAM CITS Individuals who hold the credentials listed below are entitled to receive partial credit toward the completion requirements of this program None (BC0203 RS22) Page 5 of 10 Profile September 2014

6 Modular Program Standards Credentials Awarded Certificate of Qualification Certificate of Qualification with Red Seal endorsement ITA Registration Prerequisites Submit Modular Registration form to ITA along with completed logbook for competency assessment Level C Certificate of Qualification Certification as a is awarded upon successful completion of: Requirement Technical Training ITA Certificate of Qualification Exam Work-Based Training Logbook Level of Achievement Required Minimum 70% in technical training: In-school: 480 hours (16 weeks*) including practical assessments Minimum 70% 1,950 hours total for CofQ (inclusive of Level C work-based training hours) 5,400 hours total for Red Seal endorsement (inclusive of work-based training hours) Submission of completed logbook to ITA along with Modular Registration form Signoff of required competencies (*Assuming 30 hours in school per week) Program Duration Sign-off Authority Challenging a Level Duration varies depending on how training is delivered, but the program generally takes 1 year to complete. Sign-off is not required for this pathway. The following levels of technical training can be challenged for advanced placement in this program: Level Prerequisites None N/A Cross-Program Credits Individuals who hold the credentials listed below are entitled to receive partial credit toward the completion requirements of this program Credential Credit(s) Granted None N/A (BC0203 RS22) Page 6 of 10 Profile September 2014

7 Challenge Pathways This graphic provides an overview of the challenge pathway. = Certificate of Qualification ITA Certificate of Qualification Exam Standardized Practical Assessment Prerequisites Approved challenge application, including: Trade Related Work Experience: 8,100 hours Level C Certificate of Qualification Note: or Certificate of Qualification is a prerequisite for challenging the. CIT F PRI LEARNING Individuals who hold the credentials listed below are entitled to receive partial credit toward the completion requirements of this program None Challenge Program Standards Credentials Awarded Certificate of Qualification ITA Registration Prerequisites challenge requires an approved Challenge Application, which includes: 8,100 hours of directly related experience working in the occupation Level C Certificate of Qualification Credit for Prior Learning Individuals who hold the credentials listed below are considered to have met or partially met the prerequisites for challenging this program: Credential None Credit(s) Granted N/A Certification as a is awarded upon successful completion of: Requirement Level of Achievement Required ITA Certificate of Qualification Exam Minimum 70% Standardized Practical Assessment Pass (BC0203 RS22) Page 7 of 10 Profile September 2014

8 This graphic provides an overview of the Interprovincial Red Seal Endorsement challenge pathway. Prerequisites Completed Interprovincial or Certificate of Qualification Exam Application Trade related work experience: 5,400 hours total Certificate of Qualification Certificate of Qualification Note: or Certificate of Qualification is a prerequisite for challenging the. Completion of a challenge application is not required if an individual is challenging the Red Seal Interprovincial exam because the individual has already been awarded a Certificate of Qualification. CIT F PRI LEARNING Individuals who hold the credentials listed below are entitled to receive partial credit toward the completion requirements of this program Military certificate in Material Technician (MT #441 QL5 or higher) Work Based Training: 5,400 hours Challenge Program Standards Red Seal Credentials Awarded Certificate of Qualification with Red Seal endorsement ITA Registration Prerequisites Individuals who have the following credentials and work experience may apply to challenge the Red Seal endorsement: 5,400 documented hours of directly related work experience working in the occupation Certificate of Qualification Certificate of Qualification Completion of an Interprovincial or Certificate of Qualification Exam Application form (the form can be found on ITA s website) NOTE: An individual can challenge the Interprovincial Red Seal exam upon receiving the or Certificate of Qualification. However, the Red Seal endorsement will not be affixed to the Certificate of Qualification until the requirement of 5,400 hours of trade-related work experience has been met and verified by ITA. (BC0203 RS22) Page 8 of 10 Profile September 2014

9 Challenge Program Standards Red Seal Credit for Prior Learning Individuals who hold the credentials listed below are considered to have met or partially met the prerequisites for challenging this program Credential Military certificate in Material Technician (MT #441 QL 5 or higher) Credit(s) Granted 5,400 workplace hours A Interprovincial Red Seal endorsement is awarded upon successful completion of: Requirement Level of Achievement Required Minimum 70% (BC0203 RS22) Page 9 of 10 Profile September 2014

10 Supporting Documents Program Outline (2008) Defines the full scope of knowledge and skills required to competently perform the occupation in BC. Available from the ITA website. National Occupational Analysis (2009) Prepared by industry experts, under the guidance of the federal government, for Red Seal trades to define the national standard of competence for the trade. Available from the Red Seal website: Contacts The Industry Training Authority (ITA) manages B.C. s industry training and apprenticeship programs. Contact ITA Customer service if you have any questions regarding registration, examinations or certification for this program. Telephone: Fax: Toll Free (within BC): customerservice@itabc.ca Website: Revision History The standards for this program were reviewed and/or updated on the dates below. Program Standards Approved: March 2002 Updated: December 2006 January 2009 Program Profiles are updated regularly. Visit for the most current version. (BC0203 RS22) Page 10 of 10 Profile September 2014

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