Course Overview
This course is part of a series of online, self-paced courses, which aim to give essential knowledge in areas related to welding and welding quality management aimed at engineers, technologists, purchasers and other professionals who work in the fabrication and manufacturing industry. This course does not have a practical component (if you are interested in learning to weld please see WELD 0102 our introduction to welding course ). The course could also be taken by welders who are wanting to upgrade their understanding of welding processes as they move into a welding management position. Welding is typically specified by reference to a welding standard. There are many different welding standards in use around the world, and although they have differences, the standard framework for these welding standards is consistent. Key elements that are usually addressed include the roles and responsibilities for all parties involved, identification and control of base materials and welding consumables, drawings and identification of welds (using welding symbols), qualification of welding procedures, qualification of welders, and inspection and quality control. In this course, we will look at each of these components without reference to any specific standard, giving a general understanding of the things that are normally addressed. We will then take a deeper look at the process of welding procedure and welder qualification.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
2.0
Domestic fees
$311.43
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Characterize the basic sections of a generic welding standard
- Explain the roles and responsibilities of different parties involved in a welding project
- Describe the process of welding procedure qualification and welder qualification
- Explain the role of inspection to ensure weld quality
- Describe the typical setup for welding procedure qualification
- Complete a Procedure Qualification Record
- Describe the different mechanical tests typically completed as part of the procedure qualification
- Describe the levels of training for welders in British Columbia
- Identify the different welding positions and the relative level of difficulty in passing each test
- Identify welder test positions for both plate and pipe coupons
- Identify different welding defects and their potential causes
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2025
Related Programs
Essential Knowledge in Welding Qualifications (WELD 1260) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Welding Quality and Efficiency
Microcredential Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of WELD 1260 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 51816
Dates
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- CRN 51816
- $311.43 Domestic fees
Continuous Entry, Distance or Online
This is an online learning course. Start any time. You have 8 weeks from the date you register to complete this course.
Duration
8 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- This is an online course; all content will be in the Learning Hub. Please contact mathew_smith@bcit.ca for more information.
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Status
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