Person in safety gear welding something above them. Sparks are falling all around them.

Welder Testing

Building 130, 900 Fifth Street Nanaimo, BC

To schedule Welder Testing or Booth Rental contact the Welding tool room at WeldTest@viu.ca or 250.740.6118.

Prices in effect as of April 1, 2024

Canadian Welding Bureau Test in SMAW, FCAW and GMAW

Monthly CWB Testing:

Activity Fee
One test plate assembly $350 ***
Two test plate assemblies $400 ***
Three test plate assemblies $450 ***
Four test plate assemblies $500 ***
Retest (Retest must be done on the same day as testing OR at inspectors' discretion) $200 each ***


* Check tests are $350 per test (ie. 2 plates $700)

** Retest completed n same day as testing at inspectors' discretion $200

*** These costs reflect non company sponsored tests.

Booth Rental/Upgrading for ASME or CWB Test

Available Monday to Thursday from 7:30 am to 2:15 pm

Activity Fee
One week booth rental (Monday-Thursday) $400/week
Minimum 1 Week

 
Fax authorization forms or sponsorship application to 250.740.6457
Attention: Welder Tester

Student CWB Testing:

Current in session student rate: $150 per plate to maximum of two (2) plates on class test day.

Student***monthly test day rate:

1 plate     $150

2 plates  $300

3 plates  $350

4 plates  $400

Retest     $100

(student must be in session at time of booking)

***Pending students' Instructors discretion.