Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Testing CenterThe Institute of Technical Trades offers convenient, on-site CWB testing in Scarborough.
Register early by contacting us at (416) 750-1950. Testing spaces are limited.
The Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) serves as the national certifying body for structural welders across Canada. CWB certification aligns with the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) W47.1 / W47.2 and is required for welders working on steel structures, buildings, bridges, and other infrastructure projects in various industries such as construction, fabrication and heavy equipment.
Important Note
Welders must bring and wear their own personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety boots/shoes (steel-toe), welding helmet, welding gloves, safety glasses, and protective clothing. Additionally, welders must provide their own required tools. (I.e. chipping hammer, wire brush, wire wheel grinder, etc.).
(SMAW/Stick)
SMAW - Mild Steel
SMAW - Stainless Steel
SMAW - Aluminum
(GMAW/MIG)
GMAW - Mild Steel (MIG)
GMAW - Stainless Steel (MIG)
GMAW - Aluminum (MIG)
(GTAW/TIG)
GTAW - Mild Steel (TIG)
GTAW - Stainless Steel (TIG)
GTAW - Aluminum (TIG)
(FCAW)
FCAW - Mild Steel (Flux-Core)
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CWB Test Dates - 2026 |
Testing starts at 8:00 am | ||||
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JANUARY Jan 9 Jan 23 |
FEBRUARY Feb 6 Feb 20 |
MARCH Mar 6 Mar 20 |
APRIL Apr 2 Apr 17 |
MAY May 1 May 15 May 29 |
JUNE Jun 12 Jun 26 |
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JULY Jul 10 Jul 24 |
AUGUST Aug 7 Aug 21 |
SEPTEMBER Sep 4 Sep 18 |
OCTOBER Oct 2 Oct 16 Oct 30 |
NOVEMEBER Nov 13 Nov 27 |
DECEMBER Dec 11 |
Each welding process and position requires a separate test. Welders must successfully pass each position—flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead—
in succession for their certification to be valid. A successful CWB Welder Qualification Record is valid for two years.
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As an accredited CWB and TSSA test centre, the Institute of Technical Trades (ITT) offers CWB testing to students.
Our programs integrate CWB qualification tests into the practical training curriculum to equip students with essential welding skills and expertise, and ensure compliance with national and provincial safety and quality standards.
Earning qualifications from the CWB validates a student’s skills and expertise, opening doors to new opportunities and enabling them to excel in demanding and regulated structural industries such as construction and manufacturing.

Training programs that include these qualifications equip students with the credentials needed to take on more specialized and higher-paying roles.
Incorporating these tests into training provides practical, real-world experience with the types of projects and standards welders will encounter in their careers.
Note: CWB testing is available to non-students with advance booking.
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