Interprovincial Exam Refreshers for STC Trades | SkilledTradesBC
On December 1, 2022, Industry Training Authority (ITA) became SkilledTradesBC. While their role in advancing B.C.'s skilled trades system hasn’t changed, it has expanded. This includes a larger focus on raising the profile of skilled trades, modernizing their approach to trades training, and implementing Skilled Trades Certification.
Under Skilled Trades Certification, it is mandatory for all trade workers to be a registered apprentice or fully certified to work in specific trades, starting with seven electrical and mechanical trades in December 2023. Three automotive trades will be introduced as Skilled Trades Certification trades in 2024 and will have one year to transition once announced.
SkilledTradesBC has also enhanced supports to Apprentices and Trade Qualifiers, or experienced workers, in the Skilled Trades Certification trades. To help Apprentices and Trade Qualifiers pass their IP Red Seal exams, SkilledTradesBC is subsidizing tuition for participants who take exam refresher courses at $170 per 30-hours (1 week) of course time. The following course qualifies for this subsidy.
This is a refresher program for individuals who are looking to write (challenge) the SkilledTradesBC Millwright Interprovincial Red Seal exam.
The course reviews the theoretical knowledge of the trade. Topics include: general fitting practices, hydraulics, pneumatics and lubrication, material handling, machine components and machine installation.
12 Weeks (2 days per week, 3 hours per day)
72 hours of theoretical (classroom) instruction
Students are required to attend a minimum 90% of allocated hours
If interested please contact CETrades@kpu.ca