Hone your welding skills so you can make successful repairs through a two-day welding course at Lakeland College.

This course is designed for farmers, ranchers and others who may need to fix broken equipment. Not only is the skill convenient, it could also save time and money when the welding is done well.

You’ll master techniques so you’ll make quality, durable welds. You’ll learn and practice in Lakeland’s welding lab. Learn two types of industrial welding: metal inert gas (MIG) and ARC welding. You’ll also learn how to do oxy fuel cutting.

List of items to bring to your course:

• protective apparel (coveralls/ overalls)
• one pair leather welder's gloves (gauntlet type)
• one welder's hat or beanie
• approved safety glasses (compulsory) or prescription
• pliers -- slip-joint or vice grip
• CSA approved safety steel toe boots
• welding helmet if you have one (not mandatory)

Course dates for 2023: 

         September 30 & October 1

         November 18 & 19

Course length: 2 days; Saturday & Sunday 9 am - 4 pm
Total hours: 12 hours
Cost: $360 + GST
Delivery: in-person; Vermilion campus welding lab
Prerequisite: none

Initial B Pressure & Requalification test are available. Costs vary between $260 and $340 per test based on your test requirements.

• GMAW
• GTAW
• SMAW

Practice time is available 

For more information or to set up a testing time, please contact Clint Zimmerman at 780 853 8520 or email clint.zimmerman@lakelandcollege.ca.

The Canadian Welding Bureau certifies and registers welders and companies who work with steel structures. Testing is available to both apprentices and journeyperson welders. Lakeland offers option prep courses as well as testing at the Vermilion campus.

CWB examiners will be on-site in Vermilion on the following scheduled test dates:

• November 29, 2023
• February 9, 2024
• April 3, 2024
• June 5, 2024

Cost is $150 per position and $150 per check test.

For more information or to set up a testing time, please contact Clint Zimmerman at 780 853 8520 or email clint.zimmerman@lakelandcollege.ca.

Need a place to brush up on your skills before your exam? Book a booth in our welding lab.

• $100 for 3 hours practice time.
• $35 for each additional hour

Materials are included.

For more information or to book a session, please contact Clint Zimmerman at 780 853 8520 or email clint.zimmerman@lakelandcollege.ca.

Private Tutor Session

Book a private session with one of our experienced welding instructors to take your skills to the next level.

• $100 / hour

Materials are included. 

For more information or to book your session, please contact Clint Zimmerman at 780 853 8520 or email clint.zimmerman@lakelandcollege.ca.