Testing Options
CWB Weld Testing
CSA W47.1 is the Certification of Companies for Fusion Welding of Steel
See certification and qualification
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Eligibility: Prior welding experience required.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Please remember to bring your own PPE: welding helmet, gloves, clear safety glasses, ear plugs, non-synthetic coveralls, and/or non-synthetic long pants (jeans), long sleeved non-synthetic (cotton) shirt, CSA approved safety boots, etc.).
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Tools: Welding machines, power tools and hand tools for weld testing will be provided to you by CNC. Please bring your own flashlight.
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Testing Costs: The Tuition fee is for test day only; additional testing can be booked separately. 1 plate per position. If you require an additional plate during your test, you will need to inform the welding inspector and make payment to the college.
Testing Time - 8 AM to 2:30 PM
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8:00 am: 15 minute orientation and 15 minutes to get set up in booth
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8:30 am: Weld test starts, to be completed in under 4 hours
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Candidate prepares the bend specimen when welding is completed
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CWB Inspector will visually inspect all welding and visually marks the completed welds for next step of preparing coupons for bending
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PornÑо¿Ëùrepresentative will bend the test specimens
- CWB inspector will visually inspect bent test specimens
Weld Tests
Extra Plate: if you require an extra plate during your test you will need to notify the welding inspector and make payment to the college.
Prequalified Welding Procedures (PWP)
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Eligibility: Welder must provide a valid Class A (RTA) and original and unexpired government issued photo identification for registration, and again to the inspector for the weld test.
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Please remember to bring your own PPE: welding helmet, gloves, clear safety glasses, ear plugs, non-synthetic coveralls, and/or non-synthetic long pants (jeans), long sleeved non-synthetic (cotton) shirt, CSA approved safety boots, etc.).
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Tools: Welding machine, power tools and hand tools for weld testing will be provided by CNC. Please bring your own flashlight and mirrors.
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Testing Costs: The Tuition fee is for test day only. Additional testing can be booked separately.
Minimum of 3 people required to run the test day, with a maximum of 4 welders.
Testing Time - 8 AM to 2:30 PM
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8:00 am: 15 minute orientation and 15 minutes to get set up in booth
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8:30 am: Weld test starts, to be completed in under 4 hours
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Candidate prepares the bend specimen when welding is completed
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CWB Inspector will visually inspect all welding and visually marks the completed welds for next step of preparing coupons for bending
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PornÑо¿Ëùrepresentative will bend the test specimens
- CWB inspector will visually inspect bent test specimens
Types of PWP Tests
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PWP#11
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2 Days: Day 1 Weld, Day 2 Prep for Bends
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Pipeline Procedure- Downhill Weld
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SMAW Process, E 6010, E7010
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16” Sch 40
Class A Pressure Welder Certification
Class A Pressure Welder exams are conducted by TSBC Inspectors at CNC's Prince George campus.
Applicants need to sign up at TSBC first, before registering at CNC. See and
- Eligibility:
- BC welder certificate issued by Skilled Trades BC and endorsed with a Red Seal credential
- BC welder level A or B certificate issued by Skilled Trades BC
- Welder trade qualification, endorsed with or without a Red Seal credential, by an apprenticeship authority in another jurisdiction of Canada.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Bring your welding helmet, gloves, safety glasses, and CSA-approved boots.
- Tools: Welding machine, power tools and hand tools for weld testing will be provided by CNC. Please bring your own flashlight and mirrors.
- Testing Costs: The Tuition fee is for test day only. Additional testing can be booked separately.
Class A Pressure Welder Examination - Initial Test
Candidates will have 3.5 hours to prepare, tack, and weld the test coupons and 1 hour to prepare the bend specimens.
The examination may be terminated by the safety officer at any stage of the evaluation if the candidate fails to meet the acceptance criteria or is unable to complete the examination within the specified timeframe.
The Class A Pressure Welder certificate of qualification is valid for three years.
Testing Time - 8 AM to 2:30 PM
Dates
- March 13, 2025
- April 10, 2025
- May 8, 2025
- June 12, 2025
- July 10, 2025
- August 14, 2025
- September 11, 2025
- October 9, 2025
- November 13, 2025
- December 11, 2025