FAQ’s

FAQ's

We offer hands-on welding training programs in MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), and Stick (SMAW). Our programs focus on practical skill development, safety, and preparing candidates to understand welder qualification requirements commonly used in industry.

This is one of the most important questions — and one that is often misunderstood.

  • Training helps you develop welding skills through instruction and hands-on practice
  • Welder qualification confirms your ability to perform a specific welding process under defined conditions
  • Certification applies to companies, not individual welders

Individual welders are qualified, not certified.
Company certification is issued by the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB).

No.
The CWB does not certify individual welders.

The CWB certifies companies. Individual welders undergo welder qualification testing, which is practical and scope-limited.

Welder qualification testing is a practical, hands-on test that evaluates a welder’s ability to perform a specific welding process under defined conditions.

Welder qualifications are limited by:

  • Welding process
  • Welding position
  • Material group
  • Thickness
  • Applicable WPS / WPDS

There are no written or theoretical exams for CWB welder qualification.

No.

Welder qualification is:

  • Employer-dependent
  • Valid only while working for a CWB-certified company
  • Limited to the specific scope listed on the qualification record

If employment ends with a CWB-certified company, the qualification is no longer valid.

We do not offer CWB certification courses for individuals, because individuals are not certified by the CWB.

We provide:

  • Welding skills training
  • Preparation for welder qualification testing
  • Access to welder qualification testing through a CWB-accredited test centre

No.

There are no CWB written or theoretical exams for individual welders. Welder qualification testing is practical only and is conducted under defined standards.

Any assessments during training are for learning purposes only and are not CWB exams.

We may issue a training completion document for internal or employer reference.

This document:

  • Is not a CWB certification
  • Is not a welder qualification
  • Does not replace employer-required qualification testing

No prior experience is required for beginner-level programs.

We also offer training pathways for individuals looking to upgrade or refresh existing welding skills.

Our instructors are experienced welding professionals with industry backgrounds in training, fabrication, and applied welding environments.

Instructor experience and qualifications may vary by program and location.

Program duration typically ranges from 20 to 39 hours, depending on:

  • Welding process
  • Training level
  • Schedule selected

Welding skills are used across industries such as:

  • Construction
  • Manufacturing
  • Fabrication
  • Maintenance

Specific roles and requirements vary by employer and project.

Safety is a core part of all programs. Training includes:

  • Proper equipment handling
  • PPE usage
  • Hazard awareness
  • Safe work practices commonly used in welding environments

Yes.
Many candidates return to upgrade skills, learn additional welding processes, or prepare for new qualification requirements.

Financial aid availability depends on program type and eligibility criteria. Please contact our admissions team for current options.

You can contact our admissions team by phone, email, or by visiting one of our locations. Our team is happy to explain training options, qualification requirements, and next steps.

Important Information for Candidates
  • The Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) does not certify individual welders
  • Welders are qualified, not certified
  • Welder qualification testing is practical only; there are no written or theoretical exams
  • Welder qualifications are:
  • Employer-dependent
  • Valid only while employed by a CWB-certified company
  • Limited by welding process, position, material group, thickness, and applicable WPS/WPDS
  • Training programs are not accredited, or certified by the CWB

This information aims to ensure transparency and help candidates clearly understand the scope of welder qualification testing.