焊接基金会是一项为期28周的计划，旨在为学生准备入门级的就业机会。学生将掌握必要的技能和知识，以使用各种焊接工艺和程序安全有效地工作。焊工操作焊接设备来焊接黑色金属和有色金属。在预科课程结束时，学生将编写《焊工毕业证书》。完成基础课程和考试的学生有资格获得焊工1级和2级学徒制中的ITA学分，以及300个工作小时。参加基础课程可以培养雇主正在寻找的技能。要成为学徒，您需要找到一个可以赞助您的学徒并向行业培训机构（ITA）注册的雇主。当您准备好职业发展时
Welding Foundation is a 28 week program that prepares students for employment at the entry level. Students will develop the necessary skills and knowledge to work safely and effectively using a variety of welding processes and procedures. Welders operate welding equipment to weld ferrous and non-ferrous metals.<br>At the end of the Foundation program students will write the Welder Certificate of Completion exam. Students who complete the Foundation program and exam are eligible for SkilledTradesBC credit in Welder Level 1 and Level 2 apprenticeship and 300 work-based hours.<br>Taking a foundation program can build the skills that employers are looking for. To progress as an apprentice you will need to find an employer who will sponsor your apprenticeship and register with SkilledTradesBC. When you are ready for career advancement, KPU delivers Welder Apprenticeship in-school technical training level 3 and Specialty Metals Endorsement.<br>There are two pathways for progression beyond the Welding Foundation. Students with an employer sponsor will progress to Welder Apprentice Level 3, followed by the Specialty Metals Endorsement. To apply for Level 3, see Apprenticeship Programs. Students without an employer sponsor will progress to Welder Level B followed by Welder Level A.