Pre-Employment Welder

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Pre-Employment Welder program at Olds College, applicants must meet the following Academic Requirements:

• Applicants must be 16 years of age or older upon completion of the program.
• Completion of Grade 10 is required. Please refer to the Alberta Apprenticeship & Industry Training Board Trade Entrance Requirements for more details.
• For Academic Upgrading and High School Applicants: Those currently in high school or completing academic upgrading must submit proof of enrollment and any available interim/midterm marks. Final marks must be submitted within one month following the completion of the course(s) and no later than one month prior to the program start date.
• Alternate Admission Option: Applicants who have not completed one of the academic Academic Requirements may be considered for Alternate Admission Status. To be considered, applicants must provide:
  • Transcript(s) showing any completed high school and post-secondary courses.
  • A Letter of Introduction and Intent, outlining:
    • Introduction of yourself
    • Reason for wishing to enroll in the program
    • Career goals
    • Relevant experience in the program and industry
  • A resume of work history, extracurricular activities, and volunteer service for the last 5 years.
  • Optional: Copies of any tickets and/or certificates held (first aid, safety tickets, etc.) and up to two letters of reference from current or past employers/coaches.
• Transfer Options: Olds College has developed agreements with other educational institutions to allow for transition to Olds College or to another institution to continue education.
• International Applicants: Olds College welcomes applications from international students and those who have completed their high school education outside of Canada. All noted Academic Requirements must still be met, including English Language Proficiency.

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

For any clarification and support regarding the admission process, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

The language of instruction at Olds College is English. Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate that they have completed at least three years of academic study conducted entirely in English.

Applicants who do not meet this requirement must demonstrate language proficiency through successful completion of an accepted English Language proficiency assessment dated within two years of application submission. All English Language Proficiency Assessments will be verified online by an Admission Officer.

Accepted English Language Assessments include:

• Duolingo English Test - score of at least 110
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT - overall score of no less than 80 with no academic section below 18
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS - Academic Stream) - a score of 6.0 or higher in each band
• Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) Online - overall score of no less than 60, with no band below 50
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) - score of at least 55 with no skill profile below 55
• Oxford English Language Level Test (ELLT) - no band below 5, with an overall score of no less than 6

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.