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SkilledTradesBC

There are a number of program providers in British Columbia that offer training for skilled trades. It’s important to remember that in order to gain your certification in various skilled trades you need to first secure an apprenticeship sponsor.

Visit SkilledTradesBC for a full list of colleges, universities, technical institutes, school districts, and non-public institutions provide technical training for British Columbia’s apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs.

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Youth Training Programs

  • Discover the Trades – For children to get hands-on access to various trades in school programs.
  • Explore the Trades – For high school students in grades 10-12 allowing them to try various trades to learn what they are most interested in pursuing. A great precursor to an apprenticeship program.
  • Train in Trades – For high school students in grades 11-12, it allows them to train in a specific trade and get credits towards their apprenticeship.
  • Work in Trades – For high school students in grades 11-12, this allows you to do work-based training while still in high school.

What is the Red Seal Program?

Officially known as the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program, it is an interprovincial standard of excellence for skilled trades in Canada.  The successful completion of the Red Seal exam endorses an individual’s competency in their trade and is recognized across Canada.

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Challenging Certification Exams

If you have extensive experience in a particular trade, you can apply to challenge the Red Seal exam. The requirements for qualification vary by trade.

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