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GRB Pre-Employment Welding Program

GRB Pre-Employment Welding Program is a course designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing an apprenticeship in welding but lack the necessary manual skills required to secure employment. This accredited course will teach you the manual welding skills and 1st year theory as required by the Alberta Apprenticeship Board. Upon completion of the course, students who pass both the theory and practical exams at GRB will be permitted to challenge the 1st year welder apprenticeship examinations at the Alberta Apprenticehisp Board. Students who successfully pass the board examinations will be granted credit for thier first year welder technical training.

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Pre-Requisite:

Alberta Grade 10 education or equivalent. (Please provide an "Official Transcript" of school marks from your province.)
Good physical condition.
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Additional Supplies Required, but not supplied by GRB:
Steel Toe Safety Boots, Blue Jeans (no holes or frayed areas)

12 Week Pre-Employment Program
Monday – Thursday
Early AM Classes 6:45 A:M – 3:30 PM
Later AM Classes 9:00 AM5:45 PM
Theory (Classroom) 144 Hours
Practical Welding 252 Hours
Total Instruction 396 Hours
 
Cost of Program
Tuition    $6930.00
Books/Supplies $500.00
Alberta Apprenticeship Examinations $295.00
 
   
Total Cost of 12 Week Program $7,725.00

Tuition may be paid by cheque, Visa or MasterCard. Students with funding requirements may apply for an Alberta Student Loan or inquire at a Canada/Alberta Service Centre location regarding “grant” funding. Aboriginal students may contact their band to inquire about financial assistance. The Pre-Employment Welding Program offers a new intake date every 6 weeks. An Intake Dates calendar is available upon request.

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The Pre-Employment Welding Program offers a new intake date every 6 weeks.

A Pre-employment Intake Dates Calendar is available here.


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