Andrew Christensen

“I chose a career in the skilled trades because I feel that I am better suited for this type of work and environment, as opposed to sitting at a desk in an office setting. I like to be on my feet, working with my hands and building something. I chose welding as my future career because I find this field to be challenging mentally and physically.”

• My career goal is to work as a pressure welder or to have my own welding rig and weld on the pipeline. I got involved with Skills Canada competitions when I took my first level of welding and my instructor selected me to compete in a regional competition. This journey has led me to compete at the upcoming 2017 WorldSkills Competition.
• Interesting fact about Andrew: his biggest inspiration is his mother who has taught him to have a strong work ethic and keep a level head.
• I consider continuous learning to be the most important Essential Skill to succeed as a welder. During my training, I am always trying to perfect my skills and learn how to do things differently to improve these.

Competition History

• Skills Canada National Competition 2016, Qualified as Team Canada 2017 Prospect
• Skills BC Provincial Competition 2016

Training History

• Guest competitor, Team UK Selection event: Manchester, March 29-April 1, 2017
• WorldSkills Australia Global Skills Challenge
• WorldSkills Team Canada Trials: Thompson Rivers University, January 26–28, 2017

• Welder earns spot in world championship
• Supporting local talent on route to WorldSkills
• Medal haul for Team B.C.
• Team BC medallists in the spotlight at 2016 Skills Canada BC gala