KPU is pleased to provide undergraduate course credit for students who have completed specific vocational, foundation and/or apprenticeship programming at KPU, to support continued learning in undergraduate studies.
How do I receive the credit?
If you are interested in pursuing undergraduate studies at KPU and have successfully completed any of the programs detailed below, you are eligible to receive the amount of undergraduate credit noted.
For more information about receiving these credits, please send an email with your student number to transfercredit@kpu.ca.
Which programs are eligible for this credit?
Currently, the following programs are eligible for undergraduate credits:
Certificate in Health Care Assistant
For students who have completed KPU’s Health Care Assistant Program, they will receive the following credits:
- HCAP 11XX – 12 credits total
- HCAP 12XX – 11 credits total
Trades Foundation and Apprenticeship Programs
All of the following KPU Foundation and Apprenticeship programs are eligible for the number of credits noted:
| Foundation Programs | Undergraduate Credit |
|---|---|
| Appliance Service Technician Certificate | APPL 11XX 12 credits |
| Automotive Service Technician Certificate | ASTA 11XX 3 credits |
| Carpentry/Building Construction Citation | CARP 11XX 3 credits |
| Construction Electrician Citation | ELEC 11XX 3 credits |
| Farrier Science Certificate | FARR 11XX 12 credits |
| Metal Fabrication/Fitter Citation | MFAB 11XX 3 credits |
| Millwright/Industrial Mechanic Citation | MWIN 11XX 3 credits |
| Parts, Warehousing, Logistics and Distribution Citation | PRTS 11XX 3 credits |
| Plumbing and Piping Citation | PIPE 11XX 3 credits |
| Welding Foundation Certificate | WELD 11XX 6 credits |
| Welding Level A Citation | WELD 11XX 3 credits |
| Welding Level B Citation | WELD 11XX 3 credits |
| Apprenticeship Programs | Undergraduate Credit per level(s) complete | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | |
| Arborist Technician | AARB 11XX 3 credits | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Automotive Service Technician | AAST 11XX 3 credits | AAST 11XX 3 credits | AAST 11XX 6 credits | AAST 11XX 6 credits |
| Carpentry/Building Construction | ACRP 11XX 3 credits | ACRP 11XX 3 credits | ACRP 11XX 6 credits | ACRP 11XX 6 credits |
| Construction Electrician | ALEC 11XX 3 credits | ALEC 11XX 3 credits | ALEC 11XX 6 credits | ALEC 11XX 6 credits |
| Industrial Mechanic/Millwright | AMIL 11XX 3 credits | AMIL 11XX 3 credits | AMIL 11XX 6 credits | AMIL 11XX 6 credits |
| Landscape Horticulturist | AHHA 11XX 3 credits | AHHA 11XX 3 credits | AHHA 11XX 6 credits | AHHA 11XX 6 credits |
| Metal Fabrication | AMFB 11XX 3 credits | AMFB 11XX 3 credits | AMFB 11XX 6 credits | AMFB 11XX 6 credits |
| Parts & Warehousing | APRT 11XX 3 credits | APRT 11XX 3 credits | APRT 11XX 6 credits | n/a |
| Plumbing | APLM 11XX 3 credits | APLM 11XX 3 credits | APLM 11XX 6 credits | APLM 11XX 6 credits |
| Welding | AWLD 11XX 3 credits | AWLD 11XX 3 credits | AWLD 11XX 6 credits | AWLD 11XX 6 credits |
FAQ
What can I use my credit for?
We recommend meeting with Academic Advising as you begin your undergraduate studies, to see how your credits can assist you in your personal education goals.
I have a question – who can I ask?
We’re here to help! Please reach out to transfercredit@kpu.ca for assistance.