Pressure Welding: Pipe

Are you ready to take your welding skills to the next level? Look no further than the Pressure Welding Pipe Microcredential at NBCC!

NBCC is offering a 6-week Pressure Welding: Pipe microcredential. 

You’ll learn welding techniques and theory-based knowledge to perform SMAW welds on pipe in the 2G, 5G, and 6G positions as per ASME section IX. You will perform root pass with the F3 electrodes and fill and cap with the F4 electrode on various pipe diameters and positions. 

You will spend 90% of the instruction time practicing welding techniques under guided supervision. Upon completion of the instruction time, a guided bend test will be performed to evaluate your welds. 

Once you successfully earn the Pressure Welding: Pipe microcredential, testing for the F3/F4 Approved Ticket with Technical Inspection Services is possible, but at the discretion of your instructor. The test fee is an additional cost.

Goals

• To perform SMAW welds safely on pipe in the 2G position on various diameters and schedules.
• To perform SMAW welds safely on pipe in the 5G and 6G positions on various diameters and schedules.

Modules/Course List

• 2G Position: Pressure Welding
• 5G & 6G Positions: Pressure Welding

Program Structure

• In-person training at NBCC Moncton or NBCC Saint John
• Full-time | Monday to Friday | starting at 8:30 a.m.

Certification

When you complete the Pressure Welding: Pipe microcredential, you will be issued a digital badge. You can share this badge on your resume, LinkedIn profile, e-portfolio, or other digital network. Employers can then view your digital badge to see what you can do, as it shows evidence of your assessed competencies.

Admission Requirements

• Valid Class B F3 Ticket ; AND
• Completed Welding Pre-employment program OR completed Level 1, 2, or 3 in Welding Apprenticeship

Registration

Registration Deadline: May 16, 2025 

Apply

• Moncton: REGISTER NOW
• Saint John: REGISTER NOW

More Information

For more information, contact: microcreds@nbcc.ca