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What Are You Looking For?
I Am New to the Welding Profession
For beginners who want to learn basic welding techniques and understand the trade.
I Want to Improve My Welding Skills
For students or workers who already have some experience & need more hands on practice.
I Need Qualification Preparation
For welders preparing for practical qualification testing and wanting practice before test day.
I Am an Employer Looking to Upgrade My Welders
For companies looking for training or qualification support for workers.
What Are You Looking For?
Begin Your Career With Our Top Rated Welding Training Programs
MIG (GMAW) Welding
Training
Learn practical MIG (GMAW) welding techniques commonly used in fabrication, manufacturing, repair, and industrial work.
Flux Core (FCAW) Welding Training
Learn Flux Cored (FCAW) Arc Welding techniques used in structural, fabrication, construction, and heavy industrial welding environments.
Begin Your Career With Our Top Rated Welding Training Programs
Welder Qualification Preparation
Book slots for your CWB qualification exam
Welding qualification exam is a 45 minutes test conducted in accordance with applicable CWB Group standards. If a candidate successfully meets the required acceptance criteria, a CWB Welding Qualification Record may be issued by the CWB Group.
Please note: Top Weld Training provides training and testing facilities but does not issue welding qualifications and does not guarantee test outcomes. Read more
Choose location to book your CWB test slots
Rent a booth for your practice before the exam
Top Weld Training is a CWB Accredited Test Centre offering welders the opportunity to practice and prepare for testing. Our facility is open seven days a week. This 4 hour practice session is designed for individuals with welding experience who need practice, corrections, and feedback before testing.
Please note: This is not an instructional session. Machine setup guidance or welding technique instruction are not included.
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Success Stories
Our students train with a hands on approach designed to build confidence, technique, and job ready welding skills. Here’s what they have to say about their experience.
I was new to welding when I started at TopWeld, but I have really enjoyed the learning experience.
My experience at TopWeld Surrey was amazing.
I am currently learning Flux Core and Stick welding at TopWeld Edmonton, and I am really enjoying the experience.
My experience at TopWeld has been great.
I completed Stick welding training at TopWeld, and it was a great experience for learning new skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Top Weld location should I choose?
Choose the location closest to you or the location offering the training or practice option you need. Top Weld has locations in Brampton, Surrey and Edmonton, supporting students across Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta.
Do you offer welding training for beginners?
Yes. Top Weld offers hands on welding training for beginners who want to build basic welding skills, understand safety, and learn common welding processes such as MIG, TIG, Stick and FCAW.
Which welding process should I learn first?
The right starting point depends on your goal. MIG is often a practical starting point for beginners, Stick is useful for structural and field welding, TIG supports precision work, and FCAW is commonly used in fabrication and heavy industrial environments.
Does Top Weld help with welder qualification preparation?
Yes. Top Weld supports candidates who want to prepare for practical welder qualification testing. Training and practice can help candidates improve technique and understand the testing process, but qualification testing is separate and based on applicable standards.
Is Top Weld a CWB Accredited Test Centre?
Yes. Top Weld operates as a CWB Accredited Test Centre. Individual welders are qualified through practical testing; they are not personally certified by CWB.
What is the difference between welding training and welder qualification testing?
Welding training helps students build skills. Welder qualification testing is a practical test completed under defined conditions. A training program can help with preparation, but it does not guarantee a qualification result.
Can I book practice time before a welder qualification test?
Yes. Experienced welders can book practice time to work on technique and receive feedback on completed welds. If you are new to welding, a training program is usually a better starting point.
Do you offer MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), STICK (SMAW) and Flux Core (FCAW) training?
Yes. Top Weld offers hands on training for MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), STICK (SMAW) and Flux Core (FCAW) welding at its training locations.
Do you provide welding training for employers?
Yes. Top Weld supports employers who need training, practice support or qualification preparation for workers, apprentices, new hires or existing welding teams.
How long are the welding training programs?
Course duration may vary by program, schedule and student pathway. Many Top Weld welding training programs are structured around practical hands on training hours, and students should contact admissions to confirm the current schedule.
Can welding training help me start a welding career?
Welding training can help students build practical skills and confidence for entry into the trade. Employment outcomes depend on employer requirements, experience, qualification scope and individual skill development.
How do I request information from Top Weld?
You can request information through the website form, call admissions, or choose your preferred location page for Brampton, Surrey or Edmonton to get training guidance.
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Important Information for Candidates
- The Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) does not certify individual welders
- Welders are qualified, not certified
- Welder qualification testing is practical only; there are no written or theoretical exams
Welder qualifications are:
- Employer-dependent
- Valid only while employed by a CWB-certified company
- Limited by welding process, position, material group, thickness, and applicable WPS/WPDS
- Training programs are not accredited, or certified by the CWB
This information aims to ensure transparency and help candidates clearly understand the scope of welder qualification testing.