
The College of the BC Building Trades Advantage
The College of the BC Building Trades offers the most robust trades training programs in the entire province.
Our students learn their craft under the guidance of tradespeople with extensive industry experience and knowledge, complemented by unprecedented access to a suite of wraparound supports to help them succeed along their educational journey.
With an emphasis on safety, our schools ensure apprentices continually advance in both their practical and classroom learning so that they ultimately acquire the skills and competencies needed to earn their Red Seal qualification. And with a Red Seal – the four-year equivalent of a bachelor’s degree – our students earn top wages and have the flexibility to work within their trade anywhere in Canada.
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Our Schools

United Association Local 324

Vancouver Island Sheet Metal Workers Training Centre

Teamsters Local 213 Joint Training School
College of the BC Building Trades by the numbers

Why Choose the College of the BC Building Trades?
Students come first
Instructors with industry experience
Minimal student debt
Fast-track to jobs
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Explore Our Trades

Bricklayer

Camp Worker

Carpenter

Concrete Finisher

Construction Craft Worker

Drywall Finisher

Electrician

Floorlayer

Glazier

Hazardous Materials Abatement Worker

Insulator

Ironworker

Millwright

Operating Engineer

Painter/Decorator

Pile Driver

Plumber / Steamfitter / Sprinklerfitter

Refrigeration Mechanic

Scaffolder

Sheet Metal Worker

Teamster

Wall & Ceiling Installer

