Overview
If you have a pressure welding certificate from another province or territory, you can apply for a Class A Pressure Welder certificate in BC.
Eligibility
You must have one of the following:
- Welder trade qualification with or without a Red Seal endorsement issued by an apprenticeship authority in another jurisdiction of Canada.
- Canadian credential authorizing you to perform pressure welding in another Canadian jurisdiction, equivalent to the regulated work of a pressure welder certificate authorized to perform under the Power Engineers, Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Refrigeration Safety Regulation.
In addition to the above, you must also have a current performance qualification for SMAW F3/F4 or GTAW/SMAW F6/F4, as administered by your jurisdiction.
Getting Your Certificate
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If you wish to apply by mail, please fill out the Contact Us form to request a paper form.
Once we receive your application and a review of eligibility is completed, you will be notified of your result by email. If the review is successful, you will also receive a wallet card by mail via Canada Post.
Once you have successfully obtained the Class A Pressure Welder certificate, you will need to obtain a welder logbook from SkilledTradesBC before you begin performance qualification testing for welding procedures registered in BC. Performance qualification testing must be administered by a recognized test administrator. See Information Bulletin: Pressure Welding Requirements in BC for more information on pressure welding in BC.
Out of Country
Temporary Work
If you would like to work as a pressure welder in BC temporarily, you can apply for our Class R Pressure Welder certificate. This certificate has a lifespan of up to six months and cannot be renewed.
Permanent Work - Class A
If you are an experienced pressure welder from outside of Canada and would like to work in BC long-term, you must register with SkilledTradesBC and challenge the Red Seal for Welding. Once you have obtained your Red Seal for Welding, you can apply for your Class A Pressure Welder certificate.
Permanent Work - Class IT
If you do not have much pressure welding experience and would like to get a Class IT Pressure Welder certificate, you must register with SkilledTradesBC and become a welding apprentice. After you have completed Level 2 of your training, you may apply for your Class IT Pressure Welder certificate.