How to Become a Pressure Welder in Alberta
Do you need certification?
Certification required
Pressure welder is a compulsory trade in Alberta. You need a certificate, or registration as an apprentice, to work in the trade.
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“no person shall weld a boiler, pressure vessel, pressure piping system, or fitting by any method, unless the person is named on a Pressure Welding Certificate of Competency and has a valid Performance Qualification card that specifically authorizes the person to weld the pressure vessel, boiler, pressure piping system or fitting (pressure equipment), and authorizes the method used by the person”
From absa.ca/examination-and-certification/welders-welding-examiners/pre..., checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Certification required See the source
- Routes
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- Annual fees
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Your roadmap
The steps are not listed yet.
Check the current steps with Alberta Boilers Safety Association.
Requirements
Other
Applicants must hold the minimum qualification required for the certification they are applying for.
Source
“Candidates wanting to obtain a Certificate of Competency must complete the appropriate application form and hold the minimum qualification required for that certification.”
absa.ca/examination-and-certification/welders-welding-examiners/pre...
Already licensed in another province?
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The pages say pressure welders certified in another Canadian jurisdiction may be eligible for Alberta certification if competencies are similar, but do not state whether extra steps are required. Source
“Pressure welders who are certified by and in good standing with a regulatory organization elsewhere in Canada may be eligible for certification in Alberta if certified pressure welders in the 2 jurisdictions have similar competencies.”
alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/pressure-welder
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with ABSA
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with ABSA
Exams
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Performance Qualification Application and Test
Source
“Grade B Pressure Welder Certificate of Competency Performance Qualification Application and Test $206.40”
absa.ca/fee-schedule
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with ABSA
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with ABSA
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with ABSA
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberta | $25.00 | $38.00 | $52.18 | Limited (2 of 5) |
| Canada | $22.00 | $30.00 | $47.00 | — |
Pressure welders in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Certification required
- Saskatchewan Not confirmed yet
- Manitoba Not confirmed yet
- Ontario Not confirmed yet
- Quebec Certification required
- New Brunswick Not confirmed yet
- Nova Scotia Not confirmed yet
- Prince Edward Island Not confirmed yet
- Newfoundland and Labrador Not confirmed yet
- Yukon Not confirmed yet
- Northwest Territories Not confirmed yet
- Nunavut Not confirmed yet
Sources checked
- Pressure Welders | ABSA the pressure equipment safety authority absa.ca/examination-and-certification/welders-welding-examiners/pre... · fetched October 10, 2026
- Fee Schedule | ABSA the pressure equipment safety authority absa.ca/fee-schedule · fetched October 10, 2026
- Pressure Welder: Certifications in Alberta - alis alis.alberta.ca/occinfo/certifications-in-alberta/pressure-welder · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a pressure welder in Alberta?
Yes. Certification, or registration as an apprentice, is required to work in the trade in Alberta. Certification is managed by the Alberta Boilers Safety Association.
Which exams are required?
Performance Qualification Application and Test.
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