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Course Overview

This course is designed for welding supervisors who want to increase their knowledge of managing a certified welding shop. It may also be of interest to engineers, shop foremen, quality assurance personnel or others who want to develop an understanding of weld quality control and certification.

The following topics will be covered:

  • Requirements for certification including qualification of welding engineers, welding supervisors, welders, welding operators and tack welders.
  • Requirements for prequalification and the qualification of welding procedures.
  • Details of welding symbols and the identification, causes and correction of weld discontinuities.
  • Quality control practices related to welding and common inspection methods.
  • The features and application of welding procedure data sheets.

Please Note

The latest version of CSA Standards W47.1 and W59 are required during the course.  You will have the option to purchase them when registering for the course.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course, but participants are encouraged to have knowledge of welding procedure specifications, proper operation of welding equipment, welding symbols, weld faults and quality control and inspection methods.

Students taking the course in-class

  • World-class teaching and knowledge from our CWB instructors.
  • An opportunity to network with other welding professionals.
  • Students will have access to the online portion of the course (CWB Learning Resources) for 90 days beginning 2 weeks before the course start date. This platform will provide course content, course quizzes and a digital copy of the study guides.
  • Participants will have access to download a certificate of attendance on successful completion of the course quizzes. Passing grade is 70%.
  • Participants are required to bring a device to class to complete course content and exams online.
  • Welding Supervisor exams will be available for completion on the next day, immediately following the course. Exam fees may apply. If you are not available on this day, please contact our Call Centre at info@cwbgroup.org or 1-800-844-6790 for further information on additional exam dates and locations or applicable exam fees.

Students taking the course online

  • The Online course is a self-directed course and covers all the material included in the classroom course.
  • Students will have access to the online portion of the course (CWB Learning Resources) for 90 days. This platform will provide course content, course quizzes and a digital copy of the study guides.
  • Participants will have access to download a certificate of attendance on successful completion of the course lessons and quizzes. Passing grade is 70%.
  • Students should note that they will need to travel to a proctored examination center or ÒõAPPµ¼º½ office to take the Welding Supervisor Exams. Any fees or costs associated with the proctoring of exams are not covered in the fees for this course.

Upcoming Classes

Dates Location Instructor Price*
Anytime Online N/A $1,649.00 Register
April 7th to 10th, 2025
Class runs from 8:30am - 4:30pm Mountain Time.
Virtual Shaun Paranych $1,725.00 Register
April 28th to May 1st, 2025
Class runs from 8:30am - 4:30pm Mountain Time.
Virtual Shaun Paranych $1,725.00 Register
May 12th to 15th, 2025 Midland ´³±ð´Ú´ÚÌý¸é´Ç²õ²õ $1,725.00 Register
June 9th to 12th, 2025 Milton - CWB Office ´³±ð´Ú´ÚÌý¸é´Ç²õ²õ $1,725.00 Register
June 16th to 19th, 2025 Sudbury - Cambrian College Shaun Paranych $1,725.00 Register
July 7th to 10th, 2025
Class runs from 8:30am - 4:30pm Mountain Time.
Virtual Lou Petillot $1,725.00 Register
July 21st to 24th, 2025 Nisku - CWB Office Shaun Paranych $1,725.00 Register
July 21st to 24th, 2025 Milton - CWB Office ´³±ð´Ú´ÚÌý¸é´Ç²õ²õ $1,725.00 Register
July 28th to 31st, 2025 Midland ´³±ð´Ú´ÚÌý¸é´Ç²õ²õ $1,725.00 Register
August 11th to 14th, 2025 Milton - CWB Office ´³±ð´Ú´ÚÌý¸é´Ç²õ²õ $1,725.00 Register
August 18th to 21st, 2025 Surrey - KPU ´¡±ôÌý³§³Ü³¾²¹±ô $1,725.00 Register
August 25th to 28th, 2025 Calgary - Boilermakers Lodge 146 Shaun Paranych $1,725.00 Register
September 8th to 11th, 2025 Saskatoon - Sask Poly - Kelsey ¶Ù²¹°ù³¦²âÌý³Û²¹²Ô³Ù³ú $1,725.00 Register
October 14th to 17th, 2025
Class runs from 8:30am - 4:30pm Mountain Time.
Virtual Shaun Paranych $1,725.00 Register
October 27th to 30th, 2025 Victoria - Camosun Coastal Centre ´¡±ôÌý³§³Ü³¾²¹±ô $1,725.00 Register
December 15th to 18th, 2025 Nisku - CWB Office Shaun Paranych $1,725.00 Register
December 15th to 18th, 2025 Milton - CWB Office Derek Scobie $1,725.00 Register
January 19th to 22nd, 2026 Surrey - KPU ´¡±ôÌý³§³Ü³¾²¹±ô $1,725.00 Register
January 26th to 29th, 2026
Class runs from 8:30am - 4:30pm Mountain Time.
Virtual Shaun Paranych $1,725.00 Register
February 9th to 12th, 2026 Milton - CWB Office Shaun Paranych $1,725.00 Register
March 9th to 12th, 2026
Class runs from 8:30am - 4:30pm Mountain Time.
Virtual Shaun Paranych $1,725.00 Register
March 16th to 19th, 2026 Calgary - Boilermakers Lodge 146 Lou Petillot $1,725.00 Register
*Additional course materials may be required and are not included in the course price. See course materials section for more information.

Course Materials

These products are included free with your course registration.

Welding Supervisor Steel - Study Guides
EDMAT106
$0.00$215.00

These products are required for attending the course.  They may be purchased during registration if not already owned.

CSA W47.1 - ÒõAPPµ¼º½ Of Companies For Fusion Welding Of Steel
One of the following:
CSA W47.1 - 2019 - Digital Copy
EDDIG101
$227.00

A licenced digital copy of the CSA W47.1 - 2019 standard.

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CSA W47.1 - 2019 - Hard Copy
EDCDS128
$227.00

A paper copy of the CSA W47.1 - 2019 standard.

CSA W59 - Welded Steel Construction (Metal Arc Welding)
One of the following:
CSA W59 - 2024 - Digital Copy
EDDIG115
$360.00

A licensed digital copy of the CSA W59 - 2024 standard.

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CSA W59 - 2024 - Hard Copy
EDCDS137
$360.00

A hard copy paper version of the CSA W59 - 2024 standard.