Overview
Pressure Weld testing is available to individuals that hold or have held a pressure welder’s licence acceptable to TSASK. If you have never held a pressure welder’s ticket, please refer to the Initial Qualification Test.
Renewal 2” Qualification Test
Standard tests in our controlled facilities in Saskatoon and Regina cover:
- BPVS-1: SMAW/SMAW, F3/F4, P1-P1, 6G, 2 Inch XXS pipe
- BPVS-2: GTAW/SMAW, F6/F5, P1-P1, 6.G, 2 Inch XXS pipe
- BPVS-3: GTAW/SMAW, F43/F43, P1-P1, 6G, 2 Inch XXS pipe (need to supply own filler metal)
- BPVS-4: GTAW/SMAW, F6/F4, P1-P1, 6G, 2 Inch XXS pipe
- BPVS-5: GTAW, F6 ALL, P1-P1, 6G, 2 Inch XXS pipe
- BPVS-6: GMAW/FCAW, P1-P1, 6G, 2 Inch XXS Pipe (need to supply own registered WPS and filler metal)
You are welcome to test other special processes, as long as the WPS is registered with TSASK. To do this, check “other” on your application form. Please note that you will need to supply a copy of the WPS with your application.
Test coupons may be provided by TSASK or self-supplied. If you supply your own test coupon, its dimensions must meet those in the drawing. For NPS 2, please see the NPS 2 Weld Coupon Drawing.
Your pressure welder’s licence will be issued once you have passed the qualification test. It is unrestricted and valid for two years and can be transferred to other jurisdictions in Canada.
If you do not pass your pressure test, you will need to re-book your test for another pressure weld session. Same-day re-tests cannot be accommodated.
In order to be booked for your test, please ensure your application and payment are submitted to us 48 hours prior to the test day. Be advised that once the cutoff has passed for a particular test, any application fees submitted for that date become non-refundable and non-transferable.
Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
How to Apply
Please view the test dates page to select a test date before applying.
You will receive an email confirming that you have been accepted to test. This email will also confirm the date, time, location and procedure for day of the test.