Pre-Employment Welding Application

Pre-Employment Welding Application
Steps for Submitting Your Application
Application Steps
1. Fill out the required contact information and select your desired program date on the form below.
2. Submit your Alberta high school transcripts via myPass OR submit your Canadian out-of-province transcript documentation OR register for an upcoming AIT Trade Entrance Exam OR submit your AIT Entrance Exam results.
3. Read the Student Declaration and Privacy Notice.
4. Submit your completed program application.
5. Wait for your admission decision. You will be contacted via email.
Upcoming Program Dates

September 29 - December 19, 2025
Personal Information
Name*

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Email*
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Phone Number*
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Birthdate*

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Address - please fill completely*

Street Address

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Legal Status
Legal Status - please choose one

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Program Dates
Select your desired program dates

September 29 - December 19

Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements for CCDC’s Pre-Employment Welding Program
- English 10-2 and Math 10-3 or
- A pass mark in all five Canadian General Educational Development (GED) or
- Canadian Adult Education Credential (CAEC) tests.
Students who attended high school outside of Canada or who do not meet the entrance requirements listed above have the option of taking the AIT Trade Entrance Exam to be granted admission.
Please select one of the below options to verify admission requirements:*

I have met the program requirements above and have taken high school in Alberta. I consent to sending CCDC my Alberta high school transcripts. This option will take you to the myPass document submission page. *Please note, a $10 secure transfer fee is required.I have met the program requirements above and have taken high school out-of-province. I consent to sending CCDC my Canadian out-of-province transcript documentation.I have attended high school outside of Canada or do not meet the requirements listed above. I need to register for an AIT Trade Entrance Exam.I have already taken the AIT Trade Entrance Exam or equivalent for my trade and consent to submitting the required verification documents.I am already registered for an upcoming AIT Trade Entrance Exam and will submit the documentation via email to ccdc@clac.ca once my exam marks have been confirmed.
Level of English Required for Program Success
- Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) – Level 7 or
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) – minimum overall score of 51.6 and
  - Minimum scores in the following categories:
    
    Reading – 53.5
    
    Listening – 48.1
    
    Writing – 62.2
    
    Speaking – 46.2
- Duolingo English Test – Overall score of 105-115
Please read and check the below*

I understand that I may be required to provide additional language-related documentation for program entry.

myPass Instructions
Instructions for Submitting Your Transcripts
1. Click on the myPass How-To-Document below for detailed instructions on submitting your transcripts.
2. Click on the “Open myPass” button below to be redirected to the myPass login page.
3. Once you have received a confirmation from MyPass that you have successfully submitted your transcripts, please close the MyPass web page and continue your application.
myPass How-To-Document

Open myPass
Verify you have submitted your transcripts successfully, or if you need additional assistance submitting your transcripts.

I have successfully submitted my transcripts.I need assistance with myPass.

Out-of-Province High School Transcripts

Please submit your Canadian high school transcript documentation to CCDC by uploading it above.
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AIT Trade Entrance Exam Registration
Additional AIT Trade Entrance Exam information can be found here.

Instructions for Registering for an AIT Entrance Exam

1. Visit the Tradesecrets apply online page

2. Log in

If you don't have one yet, create a basic Alberta.ca account (alberta.ca). Accept the terms and set up your profile. Already have an account? Just log in with your username and password.

3. Verify your identity (first-time applicants only)

We’ll ask a few questions to confirm your identity and request your Alberta Student Number (ASN).

Be ready - you can look up or request your ASN here.

4. Choose your application

Select the green button to apply for another service.

Select your trade and your specific program or service.
- Welder or Carpenter (depending on application)
- Prior Learning Assessments (PLA) - PLA - Entrance Examination
5. Fill out the application

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete all required fields. You may need to provide:
- Contact information
- Social insurance number
- Education history
- Employment information
- Work history
6. Submit your application

7. Once AIT has reviewed your application and deemed you eligible to write the exam, you will receive an email with booking instructions, and a notification will be displayed on your MyTradeSecrets home page.
Application Submission

I have successfully submitted my application and I am waiting for AIT to confirm my eligibility to schedule an exam.

AIT Trade Entrance Exam Document Upload

Please submit the documentation to CCDC by uploading it below.
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Student Declaration
I declare that the information provided in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that submitting false information or representing someone other than myself may result in the cancellation of my program application, or other consequences deemed necessary or appropriate by CLAC Career Development College. By submitting this form, I confirm that I was the person filling out the application, and I was the person who completed the Alberta Student Enrolment Contract.*

I have read the Student Declaration and agree to the above terms.
Privacy Notice
Privacy Notice: Alberta Advanced Education is collecting your personal information pursuant to section 33(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. F-25 for the purposes of monitoring this program and the operations of private career colleges; tracking student mobility in, and strategic planning of, Alberta’s post-secondary education system; and conducting research surveys with graduates of licensed programs in accordance with the Private Vocational Training Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. P-24. For more information or if you have questions, please contact the Director of the Private Career Colleges Branch, Alberta Advanced Education, 10155 102 Street, Edmonton AB, T5J 4L5, 780-427-5609.*

I have read the Privacy Notice above and agree to the above terms.
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Pre-Employment Welding Application

Steps for Submitting Your Application

Personal Information

Legal Status

Program Dates

Admission Requirements

myPass Instructions

Out-of-Province High School Transcripts

AIT Trade Entrance Exam Registration

Instructions for Registering for an AIT Entrance Exam

AIT Trade Entrance Exam Document Upload

Student Declaration

Privacy Notice