Welder Foundation (Level 1 & 2)
2015-2016 Admission Information
Program Description
This introductory program prepares learners for entry
level positions as apprentice welders in most sectors
of the economy including manufacturing, construction,
transportation, resource extraction, and resource
development. Students engage in a variety of
classroom and shop activities. In the classroom, they
learn theoretical principles of welding. Shop sessions
provide the hands-on opportunity to learn processes
and master practical welding skills.
Credentials awarded include: advance credit for
Levels 1 & 2 of the Technical Training component of
the Welder Apprenticeship and 300 hours credit
towards the Workplace-Based Training component of
their apprenticeship.
Dress
 Students must supply own gloves, jackets,
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Admission of Mature Students
Any applicant at least 19 years of age with a minimum
two years out of school lacking requirements for a
program or course will be considered for mature
student status. Although the grade level requirement
(Grade 10, Grade 12, etc.) will be waived for students
classified as mature, individual course prerequisites
listed for the program or course must be met.
How to Apply
1.
After completion of the program, it is recommended
that students gain another 2,700 hours of hands-on
field experience before returning to school for Level 3
Technical Training.
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Admission Requirements
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BC Grade 10 or Mature Student Status (Grade 12
preferred)
Successful Assessment Test
Canadian Citizen or Permanent Residence
Status
Program Length: 24 weeks
Next Intake: February 2016
Costs
Tuition $3,300
Books $300
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General Requirements
 A good command of the English language is
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recommended
Good vision, unimpaired hearing, respiration and
good health in general is recommended
Submit your application via email
wlmain@tru.ca or use the paper application form
at www.tru.ca/williamslake/registration
Pay the $27.57 application fee – Please call or
visit the campus to pay your application fee. Your
application is not processed until the application
fee is received
Submit your Assessment Test results
Submit your official Ministry of Education
high school transcript or copy thereof
Submit proof of Canadian Citizenship or
Permanent Residence Status
Next Steps
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Assessment
To complete an assessment test ($35), applicants will
be given a referral form from the Admissions Office to
take to the Library Centre. You can book an
assessment test by calling 250-392-8020 or by
emailing wlmain@tru.ca.
goggles, helmet and safety-toed boots (approx.
$200)
Tools (approx. $220)
4.
We will contact you within 2 weeks to let you
know that we have received your application.
Once we have reviewed your application and
applicable supporting documents, we will notify
you about the admission decision.
Use the check-list in this package to make sure
you have included all the supporting documents
required for the program you are applying to. For
trades programs, seating is limited and
allocated on a first come/first serve basis to
students who have successfully met all
program requirements.
Once you have been admitted, you will have to
pay a commitment fee of $500 to confirm your
spot and enable you to register in courses.
Program Application Admissions Checklist
Re-Application
Please check off and include all of the following:
Official high school transcript & any postsecondary transcripts
If you were not accepted or applied but did not attend
last year, you must submit a NEW application form
and contact the Admissions Office to ensure that all
required documentation is still on file and complete.
For further information, please contact the Admissions
Office.
Successful assessment test
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Application form
Application fee $27.57
Need Advising?
For assistance in developing an academic plan to
meet the Welding admissions requirements, contact
our TRU Academic Advising Office, 250-392-8000, or
email wlmain@tru.ca.
TRU Admissions
Phone: 250-392-8020
Email: wlmain@tru.ca
Thompson Rivers University
1250 Western Avenue
Williams Lake, BC V2G 1H7
www.tru.ca/williamslake/programs/trades/welding_pro
grams
Welding Level B
Welding Level A
2015-2016 Admission Information
Intake Date: February 2016
Length: 16 weeks
Intake Date: February 2016
Length: 8 weeks
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
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Must have a “C” Seal in log book
Completion of 1,620 work-based hours
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Must have a “B” Seal in log book
In school: 2 months technical credit
Completion of 1,620 work-based hours
Assessment:
To complete an assessment test ($35), applicants will
be given a referral form from the Admissions Office to
take to the Library Centre. You can book an
assessment test by calling 250-392-8020 or by
emailing wlmain@tru.ca.
Assessment
Costs: Tuition $2,000
Costs: Tuition $950
To complete an assessment test ($35), applicants will
be given a referral form from the Admissions Office to
take to the Library Centre. You can book by calling
250-392-8020 or by emailing wlmain@tru.ca.
Books $200
Books $100
How to Apply
How to Apply
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Submit your application online through the
ApplyBC Website or by using the paper
application form at
www.tru.ca/williamslake/registration
Pay the $27.03 application fee – Please call or
visit the campus to pay your application fee. Your
application is not processed until the application
fee is received
Submit your Assessment Test results
Submit your official Ministry of Education
high school transcript or copy thereof
Submit proof of Canadian Citizenship or
Permanent Residence Status
2.
3.
4.
5.
Submit your application online through the
ApplyBC Website or by using the paper
application form at
www.tru.ca/williamslake/registration
Pay the $27.03 application fee – Please call or
visit the campus to pay your application fee. Your
application is not processed until the application
fee is received
Submit your Assessment Test results
Submit your official Ministry of Education
high school transcript or copy thereof
Submit proof of Canadian Citizenship or
Permanent Residence Status
Re-Application
Re-Application
If you were not accepted or applied but did not attend
last year, you must submit a NEW application form
and contact the Admissions Office to ensure all
required documentation is still on file and complete.
For further information, please contact Julie Dekowny,
250-371-5659 or jdekowny@tru.ca.
If you were not accepted or applied but did not attend
last year, you must submit a NEW application form
and contact the Admissions Office to ensure all
required documentation is still on file and complete.
For further information, please contact Julie Dekowny,
250-371-5659 or jdekowny@tru.ca.
Need help? Contact us
Need help? Contact us
TRU Admissions
Phone: 250-392-8020
Email: wlmain@tru.ca
Thompson Rivers University
1250 Western Avenue
Williams Lake, BC V2G 1H7
www.tru.ca/williamslake/programs/trades/welding_pro
grams
TRU Admissions
Phone: 250-392-8020
Email: wlmain@tru.ca
Thompson Rivers University
1250 Western Avenue
Williams Lake, BC V2G 1H7
www.tru.ca/williamslake/programs/trades/welding_pro
grams