AT A GLANCE
A Welder joins or severs metal using oxyacetylene flame, electric arc or other welding processes. Whether you work indoors or outside, this job involves applying heat to melt and fuse metal pieces together. You might work on construction sites or in production and repair shops where you would be making, joining or repairing metal parts, tools, machines and equipment.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work environments for construction careers can be located outdoors or indoors or both. Work hours may vary as well. Some positions are seasonal while others are all year round, but part-time. Other positions are project-based and may require you to work full-time until the project is complete. And, of course there are careers that have full-time hours all year round.
Below is a list of workplaces where you might find opportunities to gain apprenticeship hours and/or experience:
- Aerospace industry
- Boiler and heavy machinery manufacturers
- Construction site
- Metal fabrication shops
- Production or repair shops
- Transportation companies
- Transport equipment companies
- welding shops
Other Conditions: indoors, outdoors, work alone
Source: Apprenticeship Manitoba Handbook and Manitoba Prospects
MINI SKILLS ASSESSMENT
If you answer YES to the questions below, then you could train to be a Welder!
- Do you like working alone on projects that require patience?
- Could you concentrate on detailed work?
- Could you use precision tools and equipment?
ESSENTIAL SKILLS PROFILES
The Government of Canada Job Bank has identified Nine Literacy and Essential Skills (Reading, Writing, Document Use, Numeracy, Computer Use, Thinking, Oral Communication, Working with Others, and Continuous Learning).
Below you will find links to the Essential Skills Profiles for this occupation and/or related ones:
WAGES
Minimum for Apprentices Skills Booklet 2016, Skills Canada/Manitoba | $24,960 |
Average for Journey Persons Skills Booklet 2016, Skills Canada/Manitoba | $39,312 – $61,152 |
Manitoba Prospects 2013 (starting/average) | $29,100/$38,200 |
For more information on apprenticeship wages, click here
| MINIUMUM WAGE | AVERAGE WAGE | HIGH WAGE |
| $16.00 / hour (average in MB) | $23.00/ hour (average in MB) | $33.77 / hour (average in MB) |
| $16.77/ hour (Winnipeg) | $23.50 / hour (Winnipeg) | $30.00 / hour (Winnipeg) |
TRAINING
Note: To receive the most up-to-date information about satisfying apprenticeship level requirements, contact Apprenticeship Manitoba or visit https://www.gov.mb.ca/wd/apprenticeship/
Welder | |
Program Length (Minimum Years) | 3 years |
Level Requirements | |
Required Hours for each level (L) | L1: 1, 600 hours L2: 1, 600 hours L3: 1, 600 hours |
Technical Training/Year (weeks in class) | Y1: 8 weeks Y2: 8 weeks Y3: 8 weeks |
Additional Licensing | No |
Trades Qualification Requirements (minimum experience required) | |
Minimum years of experience required (within last 10 years) | 4.5 years |
Minimum hours experience required | 7,200 hours |
Practical Exam required | Yes |
Compulsory Apprenticeship/Certificate of Qualifications required to work | No |
Red Seal Trade available | Yes |
ASSOCIATIONS
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