How to Become a Welder in Newfoundland and Labrador
Do you need certification?
Certification is voluntary
Welder is a voluntary trade in Newfoundland and Labrador. You can work in the trade without a certificate.
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“DESIGNATED TRADE Red Seal Trade Provincial Trade Training and Certification Certification Only (no training available) ... Welder X”
From gov.nl.ca/atcd/designated-trades/list-of-designated-trades, checked October 10, 2026.
At a glance
- Licence status
- Voluntary certification See the source
- Routes
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- Trained in Canada: no separate route
- Licensed in another province: 2 steps
- Trained outside Canada: 9 steps
- Annual fees
- Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
Your roadmap
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Trained in Canada
No separate route for this group. Source
“A trade qualifier is someone who meets the requirements to write the certification exam for a specific trade.”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons-and-skilled-workers/trade-qualifiers
Licensed in another province
0 of 2 done
- 2 steps without a listed fee
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You complete an application form to have your out-of-province Certificate of Qualification recognized.
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“If you have a Certificate of Qualification from another Canadian province or territory, complete an application form.”
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The Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division verifies your information and can provide an equivalency letter if you need one.
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“The Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division will verify your information and provide an equivalency letter if you require one for your employer or a regulatory body.”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons/cq
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
2 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Trained outside Canada
0 of 9 done
- 9 steps without a listed fee
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As an internationally trained worker you follow the Division's Trade Qualifier Process to have your skills formally recognized.
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“If you are an internationally trained worker in a skilled trade, you will need to follow the Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division’s Trade Qualifier Process to have your skills formally recognized.”
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You complete the Trade Qualifier Application to be Examined form.
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“Complete the Trade Qualifier Application to be Examined form”
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You complete the Record of Work Experience form.
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“Complete the Record of Work Experience form.”
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If your employer or the journeyperson is not available to verify your hours or skills, you reach out to an Apprenticeship Program Officer for help.
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“If your employer or the journeyperson is not available to verify your hours or skills, reach out to an Apprenticeship Program Officer for help.”
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You submit your application and the required documents.
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“Submit your application and required documents.”
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After you submit your application, the Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division reviews it and may require recognition of prior learning in some cases.
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“Once your application is submitted, it will be reviewed by the Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division. In some cases, recognition of prior learning may be required.”
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If your application is approved, you are contacted to schedule your certification exam.
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“If your application is approved, you will be contacted to schedule your certification exam.”
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As a welder trade qualifier you must pass a practical exam before you can attempt the written exam.
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“However, for some trades (Cook, Welder, Hairstylist and Machinist), you will need to pass a practical exam before you can attempt the written one.”
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Once you pass the certification exam you receive a Certificate of Qualification.
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“Once you pass the certification exam, you will receive a Certificate of Qualification.”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons-and-skilled-workers/trade-qualifiers
Listed fees for this route
No one-time fees listed by the regulator for these steps Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
9 steps without a listed fee, so the total may not be the full cost.
Requirements
Experience
You need at least one and a half times the on-the-job work experience of an apprenticeship term in your trade.
Source
“At least one and a half (1.5) times the on-the-job work experience of an apprenticeship term in your trade.”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons-and-skilled-workers/trade-qualifiers
Other
You need documentation of your work skills verified by a certified journeyperson in your trade.
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“Verified documentation of your work skills, verified by a certified journeyperson in your trade.”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons-and-skilled-workers/trade-qualifiersYou need documented verification of the time and hours you worked.
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“Documented verification of time and hours worked.”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons-and-skilled-workers/trade-qualifiers
Already licensed in another province?
Direct transfer
If you have a Certificate of Qualification from another Canadian province or territory, you complete an application form and the Division verifies your information and can provide an equivalency letter. Source
“If you have a Certificate of Qualification from another Canadian province or territory, complete an application form. The Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division will verify your information and provide an equivalency letter if you require one for your employer or a regulatory body.”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons/cq
Complete application form
Source
“If you have a Certificate of Qualification from another Canadian province or territory, complete an application form.”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons/cq
Processing time: Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
Credential assessment
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
Exams
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certification exam
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“A trade qualifier is someone who meets the requirements to write the certification exam for a specific trade.”
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practical exam
Source
“However, for some trades (Cook, Welder, Hairstylist and Machinist), you will need to pass a practical exam before you can attempt the written one.”
gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons-and-skilled-workers/trade-qualifiers
Language tests
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
Canadian experience
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
Supervised practice
Not stated by the regulator Check with Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division
Demand and pay
| Where | Low | Median | High | Outlook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $23.46 | $38.41 | $54.00 | Moderate (3 of 5) |
| Canada | $22.00 | $30.00 | $47.00 | — |
Wages by region and job outlook in Newfoundland and Labrador
Welders in other provinces and territories
- British Columbia Voluntary certification
- Alberta Certification required
- Saskatchewan Voluntary certification
- Manitoba Voluntary certification
- Ontario Voluntary certification
- Quebec Certification required
- New Brunswick Certification required
- Nova Scotia Voluntary certification
- Prince Edward Island Voluntary certification
- Yukon Voluntary certification
- Northwest Territories Voluntary certification
- Nunavut Voluntary certification
Sources checked
- List of Designated Trades - Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division gov.nl.ca/atcd/designated-trades/list-of-designated-trades · fetched October 9, 2026
- Trade Qualifiers - Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons-and-skilled-workers/trade-qualifiers · fetched October 10, 2026
- Certificate of Qualification - Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons/cq · fetched October 10, 2026
- International Skilled Workers - Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division gov.nl.ca/atcd/journeypersons-and-skilled-workers/international-for... · fetched October 10, 2026
Frequently asked questions
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Do you need a licence to work as a welder in Newfoundland and Labrador?
No. Certification is available, but it is not required to work in the trade in Newfoundland and Labrador. Certification is managed by the Apprenticeship and Trades Certification Division.
Which exams are required?
certification exam, practical exam.
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