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Contact the schools below for more information about current apprenticeship opportunities.
BC Regional Council of Carpenters Training Centre
200-580 Ebury Place, Delta, B.C. V3M 6M8
604-524-6900
training@bcrcc.ca
Offers scaffolder, floorlayer and piledriver apprenticeship training and journeyperson upgrader courses for carpenters, scaffolders, floorlayers, and pile drivers. Safety training is a significant component of training programs, including first aid, confined space and fall arrest courses.
604-524-6900
training@bcrcc.ca
Offers scaffolder, floorlayer and piledriver apprenticeship training and journeyperson upgrader courses for carpenters, scaffolders, floorlayers, and pile drivers. Safety training is a significant component of training programs, including first aid, confined space and fall arrest courses.
Construction & Specialized Workers Training Society (Training Plus)
120-19092 26th Avenue, Surrey, B.C. V3Z 3V7
604-538-5101
training@liuna1611.ca
Offers classroom, computer-based and mobile network training in a wide range of courses to serve the following sectors: road building, pipelines, paving, utility placement, mining, diamond drilling, industrial plants, demolition and shoring, tunnelling and dams.
604-538-5101
training@liuna1611.ca
Offers classroom, computer-based and mobile network training in a wide range of courses to serve the following sectors: road building, pipelines, paving, utility placement, mining, diamond drilling, industrial plants, demolition and shoring, tunnelling and dams.
Electrical Joint Training Committee
1405 Broadway Street, Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 6L6
604-571-6540
info@ejtc.org
A state-of-the-art facility offering a combination of electrical theory and practical electrician training preparing students for apprenticeships in the electrical construction industry. Entry level training topics include theory and code, lockout procedures, fall arrest and safety awareness, transportation of dangerous goods, confined spaces and ladder safety.
604-571-6540
info@ejtc.org
A state-of-the-art facility offering a combination of electrical theory and practical electrician training preparing students for apprenticeships in the electrical construction industry. Entry level training topics include theory and code, lockout procedures, fall arrest and safety awareness, transportation of dangerous goods, confined spaces and ladder safety.
Finishing Trades Institute of B.C.
12277 Industrial Road, Surrey, B.C. V3V 3S1
604-580-3112
info@ftibc.ca
Provides valuable, hands-on training for apprentices and journeypersons in the painting and decorating, glazing, drywall finishing, and wall and ceiling installation.
604-580-3112
info@ftibc.ca
Provides valuable, hands-on training for apprentices and journeypersons in the painting and decorating, glazing, drywall finishing, and wall and ceiling installation.
Floorlayers Training Centre
580 Ebury Place, Delta, B.C. V3M 6M8
604-524-6900
1541training@bcrcc.ca
Provides training in the installation, repair and replacement of resilient floorcovering materials such as underlayment, carpet, sheet goods, luxury vinyl tile and hardwood in commercial, residential and industrial buildings. Apprenticeship is three years with five weeks of technical training per level.
604-524-6900
1541training@bcrcc.ca
Provides training in the installation, repair and replacement of resilient floorcovering materials such as underlayment, carpet, sheet goods, luxury vinyl tile and hardwood in commercial, residential and industrial buildings. Apprenticeship is three years with five weeks of technical training per level.
Heat & Frost Training Center
1155-573 Sherling Place, Port Coquitlam BC V3B 0J6
236-521-9853
info@hftrainingcenter.org
Heat & Frost Training Center is the Skilled Trades BC designated provider for Mechanical Insulation training in BC. Insulators require 4 years of training, including 720 hours of technical training, 6,600 hours of on-the-job training and an exam. Insulators apply, remove and repair thermal and acoustical insulation using a range of insulation materials (e.g., fiberglass, mineral wool, Styrofoam, etc.) on all types of mechanical equipment, such as plumbing and piping systems, HVAC systems, heat exchangers, tanks, vessels, and other mechanical systems.
236-521-9853
info@hftrainingcenter.org
Heat & Frost Training Center is the Skilled Trades BC designated provider for Mechanical Insulation training in BC. Insulators require 4 years of training, including 720 hours of technical training, 6,600 hours of on-the-job training and an exam. Insulators apply, remove and repair thermal and acoustical insulation using a range of insulation materials (e.g., fiberglass, mineral wool, Styrofoam, etc.) on all types of mechanical equipment, such as plumbing and piping systems, HVAC systems, heat exchangers, tanks, vessels, and other mechanical systems.
Ironworkers Trade Improvement Committee
20135 115A, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 0Z3
604-879-4191
jonathan@ironworkerslocal97.com
Offers registered ironworker apprenticeships in ironworker generalist, ironworker reinforcing, and ironworker foundation. Also offers comprehensive apprenticeship support, a network of employers to work for, and support at all stages of apprenticeship.
604-879-4191
jonathan@ironworkerslocal97.com
Offers registered ironworker apprenticeships in ironworker generalist, ironworker reinforcing, and ironworker foundation. Also offers comprehensive apprenticeship support, a network of employers to work for, and support at all stages of apprenticeship.
Millwrights Local 2736 Apprenticeship Committee
102-580 Ebury Place, Delta, B.C. V3M 6M8
604-525-2736
info@millwrights2736.com
Offers apprenticeship training and upgrading with an emphasis on skills development and new technologies. Courses include fall protection, confined spaces, powered industrial lift truck and rough terrain lift truck, aerial lifts, levelling and layour instruments, robotics, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and machinery alignment with both dials and laser.
604-525-2736
info@millwrights2736.com
Offers apprenticeship training and upgrading with an emphasis on skills development and new technologies. Courses include fall protection, confined spaces, powered industrial lift truck and rough terrain lift truck, aerial lifts, levelling and layour instruments, robotics, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and machinery alignment with both dials and laser.
Operating Engineers Training Association
4333 Ledger Avenue, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 3T3
604-291-8831
iuoe@iuoe115.ca
Offers courses in road building and heavy construction, mobile crane operation and asphalt paving at a 40-acre training site that also features hands-on experience on over 25 pieces of equipment.
604-291-8831
iuoe@iuoe115.ca
Offers courses in road building and heavy construction, mobile crane operation and asphalt paving at a 40-acre training site that also features hands-on experience on over 25 pieces of equipment.
Pile Drivers and Divers Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee
101-580 Ebury Place, Delta, B.C. V3M 6M8
604-526-2404
jgee@ubcja.ca
Offers pile driver/bridgeworker apprenticeship classes, safety training, support equipment training and CWB welder certification. Members are also eligible for leadership training through the Carpenters International Training Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
604-526-2404
jgee@ubcja.ca
Offers pile driver/bridgeworker apprenticeship classes, safety training, support equipment training and CWB welder certification. Members are also eligible for leadership training through the Carpenters International Training Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Refrigeration Training Institute
2-19560 96th Avenue, Surrey, B.C. V4N 4C3
604-425-3414
info@rtia.ca
Industry Training Authority-approved trainer for refrigeration apprentices. Provides training for all four apprentice technical training levels.
604-425-3414
info@rtia.ca
Industry Training Authority-approved trainer for refrigeration apprentices. Provides training for all four apprentice technical training levels.
Sheet Metal Workers Training Centre Society
19077-95A Avenue, Surrey B.C. V4N 4P3
604-882-7680
judmartell@smwtcs.ca
The Sheet Metal Workers Training Centre Society is a Skilled Trades BC designated and International Training Institute platinum accredited post-secondary institute offering technical training for sheet metal and architectural sheet metal apprentices.
604-882-7680
judmartell@smwtcs.ca
The Sheet Metal Workers Training Centre Society is a Skilled Trades BC designated and International Training Institute platinum accredited post-secondary institute offering technical training for sheet metal and architectural sheet metal apprentices.
Teamsters Local 213 Joint Training School
490 East Broadway, Vancouver, B.C. V5T 1X3
604-874-3654
jts213@teamsters213.org
Teamsters 213 Joint Training School offers training in pipeline and heavy construction, warehousing, driver safety and certification and OH&S compliant courses.
604-874-3654
jts213@teamsters213.org
Teamsters 213 Joint Training School offers training in pipeline and heavy construction, warehousing, driver safety and certification and OH&S compliant courses.
Trowel Trades Training Association
12309 Industrial Road, Surrey, B.C. V3V 3S4
604-580-2463
info@ttta.ca
The Industry Training Authority’s designated trainer for bricklaying, concrete finishing and tilesetting.
604-580-2463
info@ttta.ca
The Industry Training Authority’s designated trainer for bricklaying, concrete finishing and tilesetting.
UA Piping Industry College of British Columbia
101-1658 Foster’s Way, Delta, B.C. V3M 6S6
1-877-540-1945
registrar@uapicbc.ca
3120 Highway 16th East, Thornhill, B.C. V8G 4N8
Provides pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship and certification training in the piping trades: plumbing, sprinklerfitting, steamfitting and welding.
1-877-540-1945
registrar@uapicbc.ca
The UA Piping Industry College also operates campuses in Fort St. John & Terrace
7825-100th Avenue, Fort St. John, B.C. V1J 1W13120 Highway 16th East, Thornhill, B.C. V8G 4N8
Provides pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship and certification training in the piping trades: plumbing, sprinklerfitting, steamfitting and welding.
United Association Local 324
919 Esquimalt Road, Victoria, B.C. V9A 3M7
250-382-0415
admin@ualocal324.com
Offers a variety of quality courses to support members in the plumbing and pipe fitting industry.
250-382-0415
admin@ualocal324.com
Offers a variety of quality courses to support members in the plumbing and pipe fitting industry.
Vancouver Island Sheet Metal Workers Training Centre
120, 126-2294 Millstream Road, Victoria, B.C. V9B 6H2
778-440-7575
info@smwia276.ca
Offers a variety of courses to support members in the sheet metal, architectural sheet metal, flat roofing and slope roofing trades.
778-440-7575
info@smwia276.ca
Offers a variety of courses to support members in the sheet metal, architectural sheet metal, flat roofing and slope roofing trades.
Western Joint Electrical Training Society
3-5666 12th Avenue, Delta, B.C. V4L 1C4
604-948-9936
admin@wjets.ca
1055-20th Avenue, Prince George, B.C. V2L 5K2
873 Desmond St, Kamloops, B.C. V2B 5K3
101 Baker Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4H1
Demand-driven, mobile training for pre-apprentices and electrical specialists employed by all signatory contractors of IBEW local unions 230, 993 and 1003, which cover Vancouver Island, Northern B.C., the Kootenays and the Yukon.
604-948-9936
admin@wjets.ca
The IBEW Local Unions in partnership with the Western JETS also operates campuses in the following locations
4614 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, B.C. V8G 1S51055-20th Avenue, Prince George, B.C. V2L 5K2
873 Desmond St, Kamloops, B.C. V2B 5K3
101 Baker Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4H1
Demand-driven, mobile training for pre-apprentices and electrical specialists employed by all signatory contractors of IBEW local unions 230, 993 and 1003, which cover Vancouver Island, Northern B.C., the Kootenays and the Yukon.