Certificate Renewal

Renew online using your Online Services account and navigate to the "Certifications" section.

To successfully renew, a performance qualification test must be taken with a recognized test administrator, and can be completed up to six months in advance of your certificate expiry date. View the Class A renewal syllabus for full details.

When you are ready to submit your application for renewal, the following should be included:

• picture(s) or scan(s) of your updated welder’s logbook with the entry made by the test administrator for the renewal performance qualification test (must be dated no more than 6 months prior to the certification expiry date); and
• a copy of the welding performance qualification record (e.g.: ASME Form QW-484A) issued by the recognized test administrator for the renewal performance qualification test (test must be successfully completed no more than 6 months prior to the certification expiry date).

For your qualification test, you will need:

• your welder’s logbook; and
• the welding procedure specification you wish to use to successfully complete a performance qualification test.

To work in BC, you will need a welder’s logbook from the SkilledTradesBC. You must keep it up to date, in accordance with the requirements of ASME Section IX for the applicable welding process. If you fail to obtain your welder’s logbook from SkilledTradesBC, or if you fail to keep it current, you may not qualify for ongoing renewal of your certificate.

If you do not renew your certificate, but continue to perform regulated work, you will be non-compliant with the Safety Standards Act and associated regulations. You may be subject to enforcement action and a safety officer may stop your work in the field.

If you wish to perform Class A pressure welding work again, you will need to re-apply for your certificate, and complete the required performance qualification test within six months prior to the application.