Grade B Pressure Welder Certificate of Competency

Application Form (AB-68)                                                            Reference Syllabus (AB-61)

Examination candidates for the Grade B Pressure Welder Certificate of Competency are required to be either a:

1. Journeyman or Red Seal Welder (candidate must complete the ABSA application form AB-68 at least 21 days before the performance qualification test) or
2. Alberta 3rd Year Welding Apprentice (candidate must apply with their Educational Institution). Alberta 3rd Year Welding Apprentices that pass the exam will not be issued a Grade 'B' Pressure Welders Certificate of Competency or the initial performance qualification card until an Alberta Journeyman Welder Certificate of Competency is submitted to ABSA.
   Examination candidates can find detailed information on the examination procedure, ABSA office locations, cancellation policy, and failure policy in the Grade “B” Pressure Welder Certificate of Competency Examination Reference Syllabus AB-61.

Application Form (AB-129(a))

A pressure welder transferring from another Canadian jurisdiction may apply for this certification without testing provided the welder’s certification is equivalent to the Alberta Grade 'B' Pressure Welder Certificate of Competency. The welder must have all the following minimum qualifications:

• Inter provincial Red Seal Journeyman Welder Certificate or Welder Trade Certificate
• Valid pressure welder certificates where the test is identical to the Alberta initial test and conducted by the jurisdictional inspector
• Valid Performance Qualification issued by the jurisdiction

To apply for the certification, the candidate must submit a completed application form (AB-129(a)) with the fee indicated, copies of the qualifications listed above and government issued photo ID.
A pressure welder from a Canadian jurisdiction who is not equivalent to the Grade 'B' Pressure Welder requirements may apply for a temporary Grade 'C' Pressure Welder Certification.

Application Form (AB-77)

To apply for a duplicate certificate or PQ card, complete an ABSA Declaration Form AB-77 and submit the form and fee to ABSA.

A pressure welder who has earned a Grade 'B' Pressure Welder Certificate of Competency can undertake additional Performance Qualification (PQ) tests, in order to be certified for additional pressure welding qualifications. These additional PQ tests may be taken at any authorized testing organization. A complete list of ABSA-authorized testing organizations is available on the QMS Certificate of Authorization Holders Directory. 

The application review process will begin once ABSA has received a “complete” application from the applicant. An application is considered complete only when the application, supporting documentation and payment have all been received by ABSA. Application  fees are non-refundable once the application has been submitted to ABSA; regardless of the outcome of the review.

Incomplete applications submitted without supporting documentation, or missing information required for completing the review of this application, will be closed after 20 business days. Application fees are non-refundable once an application has been closed. Applicants are strongly encouraged to only submit an application if they are able to provide a complete application.

ABSA will provide the applicant with confirmation when the review process has been completed. Please allow 20 business days for the review to be completed.

If you are not satisfied with the outcome of your application regarding certification, please follow ABSA’s application appeal process to submit an appeal.