Regional offices are located in Dartmouth, NS, Laval, QC, Winnipeg, MB, Edmonton and Nisku, AB.

The CWBi was formerly known as the Gooderham Centre for Industrial Learning, which was created in 1996 following the closure of the Welding Institute of Canada (WIC).

In addition, CWBi provides training for non-destructive evaluation methods including radiography, ultrasonic, magnetic particle and liquid penetrant.

A key mandate of the CWB is to enhance public safety through ensuring high quality and reliable welded structures.

The CWA also provides a national voice for the welding industry in Canada, communicating its message to both Federal and Provincial Government.

[9][10] The Quality Systems Assessment Registrar, or QUASAR, was formed in 1993 with a specific focus on the metal fabrication industry.

The CWB recognized the synergy between its existing welding certification programs and the ISO 9000 quality management system.