CWB Training & Testing

With Canadian Welding Bureau requirements on the rise, GRB College of Welding has recently increased the number of "group rate" testing days available for welders to re-certify or test for their initial CWB certification. (SMAW, FCAW, GMAW & GTAW). Due to these increased numbers we also find a corresponding need for some training prior to testing. At GRB we have several training options in place that vary from hourly training to purchasing a 40 hour tax deductible course. To find out where you "are" in respect to these weld tests please download a printable .PDF copy of the test here. Test dates are displayed at the bottom of this page.

If your CWB certification has expired (beyond the 90 day grace period), or you have never been certified in the first place, you will be required to perform four (4) weld tests. The weld tests will be conducted in the following order; flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions. (Click here to download a .PDF file of the tests that you can print out.) If you are being re-certified and are within the CWB grace period of 90 days from the date of the expirey on your ticket, you will be required to do one (1) weld test called a "Check Test", which is a single coupon in the 3G/4G positions.(3G-Vertical / 4G-Overhead)

You may use your rig for these tests but must let us know well in advance as there are a limited number of booths that are available for this. We recommend that you use our facility and equipment. All you need to bring is your ID such as Alberta Blue Book, Journeyman, B Pressure or Red Seal card, your safety and welding equipment and yourself.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) does not issue wallet cards (tickets) to individual welders. The CWB will issue a formal letter to an individual stating that you have taken and passed your tests. You must give this letter to the supervisor of a CWB CERTIFIED COMPANY. Your letter will be then be sent to the Candian Welding Bureau by your employer. Your wallet card will then be sent from the CWB office to your employer. It is up to the individual welder to follow-up with your supervisor to recieve your wallet card. GRB College of Welding administers the testing but has no say in the process outlined by the CWB. (If you do not have a job or an impending job with a CWB Certified company you may want to hold off testing until you do.) (If your new employer pays for your tests, the ticket is usually non-transferable and kept by your employer.)

Registered 1st Year Alberta Welder Apprentice qualifies for testing in FLAT POSITION ONLY. (AB Blue Book with 1st Year stamp is required to book training or testing.)
Registered 2nd Year Alberta Welder Apprentice qualifies for testing in ALL POSITIONS. (AB Blue Book with 2nd Year stamp is required to book training or testing.)
Registered Alberta Journeyman Welder or Red Seal Welder qualifies for testing in ALL POSITIONS. (AB Journeyman or Red Seal ID is required to book training or testing.)

Payment is required to reserve a date for your CWB Test. (Deposit can be paid over the phone with your credit card.)
To book a date please call us at 780-436-7342.