You'll need:

• welding PPE (safety glasses, steel toed boots, welding gloves, long sleeves/pants)

we've got earplugs

• welding helmet

• government issued photo ID

• a good attitude 😎

We provide:

• welding booth: welding table with adjustable paddle, machine, stinger/gun

• test tools: power buffer with wire wheel, chain grip, vice grip, MIG pliers (for FACW, MCAW or GMAW tests)

• welding machine: for SMAW, GMAW, FCAW/MCAW or GTAW processes

• issued welding consumables (welding rod, welding wire/gas)

• some PPE: earplugs, kneeling pad

Yes, you can use your own welding machine for your CWB test.

Yes, you can use your own tools.

You can't use just any tools though, any tools that alter or remove weld metal aren't permitted for CWB tests.

No grinders, zip cuts, blades, files, sanders, etc.

No.

Northern Lights College is a great option for getting practice time in for your CWB test.

For more information visit Practice at NLC

Once you've successfully passed visual examination and bend testing, your card will be issued by the CWB and should arrive at Hoek Iron's Shop within 2- 6 weeks.

You can either pick up your card at our shop, in Fort St John, or we can mail your card out to you.

Hoek Iron issues interim records for test candidates that can be used as a record of your test until your card arrives , to show proof of your test results.

When you test at Hoek Iron, we remove the backing bar for you on the milling machine.

No air arc, plasma, or torch gouging required - one less thing to worry about on test day!