Apprenticeship Technical Training
Overview
Applied skills come from applied experience. Apprenticeships offer exceptional opportunities to work within a number of sectors including building construction, automotive, technology and metal trades.
An apprenticeship is a training process in British Columbia in which an individual works towards achieving journeyperson qualifications. The structure of the apprenticeship system requires you to attend prescribed in-school technical training classes, as well as, completing a set number of hours in a work-based training component. After completing the different levels of technical training, employment hours in the trade field as well as, the successful completion of a final exam you will acquire a journeyperson's credential. The credential would either be a Red Seal certification or a Provincial certification. Several trades have a red seal credential due to an approved training standard across Canada. Other trades have a provincial credential due to an approved standard in the province of British Columbia.
We offer apprenticeship training in the following areas:
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Appliance Servicing, All Levels (39 weeks)
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Automotive Service Technician, Levels 1-4 (6-7 weeks)
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Carpentry/Building Construction, Levels 1-4 (6 weeks)
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Electrical, Levels 1-2 (10 weeks)
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Metal Fabrication, Levels 1-3 (5 weeks each)
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Millwright/Industrial Mechanic, Levels 1-4 (7 weeks)
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Parts and Warehousing, Levels 1-3 (3-4 weeks)
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Plumbing , Levels 1-2 (6 weeks)
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Welding C, B and A (28, 18 and 9 weeks)
Program schedules are available on the web at www.kwantlen.ca/trades/program_schedules.
How to Apply
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A trade worker identification number is required at time of application. If an individual does not have a trade worker identification number you will need to complete an apprenticeship registration form (www.itabc.ca) prior to registering for any technical training classes (Level 1 through to 4) (Appliance Servicing is exempt from this requirement).
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Individuals wishing to complete a Kwantlen on-line application go to "Apply Now" at www.kwantlen.ca/apply
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To inquire about seat-availability, program schedules, tuition costs and payment procedures please contact Enrolment and Registrar Services at 604.599.2000. Registration confirmation is determined by the applicant paying a commitment fee and the remainder of the tuition fees thirty days prior to the start date of the class.
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If an individual does not have experience within the area of study or a trade worker number refer to the Foundations Programs website.
Program Completion
Kwantlen Polytechnic University will forward student documentation regarding apprenticeship level completion to the Industry Training Authority (www.itabc.ca). This documentation will allow the ITA to award credit for the designated level(s) of training.
Additional Information
- For additional information please phone 604.599.2000 for assistance or visit the Industry Training Authority website at www.itabc.ca.
- For information regarding Provincial and Federal Government Grants and Tax Credits available to apprentices and employers please click here.
