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Contact the schools below for more information about current apprenticeship opportunities.

Construction & Specialized Workers Training Society (Training Plus)

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.
Electrical Joint Training Committee

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.
Finishing Trades Institute of B.C.

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.
Heat & Frost Training Center

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.
Ironworkers Trade Improvement Committee

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.
Operating Engineers Training Association

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.
Refrigeration Training Institute

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.
Sheet Metal Workers Training Centre Society

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.
Teamsters Local 213 Joint Training School

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.
Trowel Trades Training Association

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.
UA Piping Industry College of British Columbia

UA Piping Industry College of British Columbia

   101-1658 Foster’s Way, Delta, B.C. V3M 6S6
  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 1W1
   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.
United Association Local 324

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.
Vancouver Island Sheet Metal Workers Training Centre

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.
Western Joint Electrical Training Society

Western Joint Electrical Training Society

   14 - 7228 Progress Way, Delta, B.C. V4G 1E7
  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 1S5
   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.
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