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Tuition

Tuition

Costs for an apprenticeship will vary depending on the trade or program. All apprentices will be responsible for the cost of tuition for technical training, textbooks, personal safety equipment, parking fees, and sundry items like notepaper, pens, etc. Remember your tuition is a tax deduction.

Registered apprentices who are eligible for Employment Insurance (EI) may be eligible to receive EI benefits during their attendance in technical training. See our section on Financial Aid for more information.

Some students will also incur transportation and/or temporary accommodation costs if they have to travel to attend training. Some assistance with travel and accommodation costs may be provided through the Employment Insurance Program. Okanagan College has compiled a list of available student accommodations.

You will be expected by most employers to own your own set of hand tools. The variety and number will vary with each trade. Most apprentices find it easier to build on a basic set as they progress through their apprenticeship.

Tuition Fees

OC requires all students to pay tuition fees, in full, 60 days prior to the start of their program.

TRADE

LENGTH OF APPRENTICESHIP

LEVEL

LENGTH OF EACH LEVEL

TOTAL FEES PER LEVEL

Automotive Painter

1 Year

1

4 Weeks

$467.72

Automotive Refinishing Prep Technician

1 Year

1

4 Weeks

$467.72

Automotive Service Technician

4 Years

1 & 3

7 Weeks

$816.88

2 & 4

6 Weeks

$701.58

Carpenter

4 Years

4

6 Weeks

$701.58

Professional Cook

3 Years

3

6 Weeks

$701.58

Electrician

4 Years

4

10 Weeks

$1151.83

Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

4 Years

4

6 Weeks

$701.58
Heavy Mechanical Trades

4 years

1
2
3
4

 10 weeks
 8 weeks
 6 weeks
 4 weeks

$1151.83
  $928.53
 $701.58
 $467.72

Motor Vehicle Body Repairer

3 Years

1 & 2

5 Weeks

$584.65

3

6 Weeks

$701.58

Plumber

4 Years

1 & 3

6 Weeks

$701.58

4

8 Weeks

$928.53

Recreation Vehicle Service Technician

3 Years

3

8 Weeks

$928.53
Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic    

4 years

1 & 2
3 & 4

6 weeks
8 weeks

$701.58
$928.53

Sheet Metal Worker

4 Years

4

6 Weeks

$701.58

*The Recreation Vehicle Service Technician has changed to a 3 year apprenticeship program. The theory portion of the programs will be delivered using interactive, live time, Internet-based curriculum during evening classes prior to the in-school training.

The new program will include 120 hours of Distance Delivery which will be delivered 2 evenings per week during the months of October, November and part of December.

Method of Payment

As of August 10, 2012, Okanagan College will no longer accept credit cards for domestic tuition and several other fees and services.  You will still be able to pay through on-line banking, debit or cash in person or by cheque or money order.  For more information visit www.okanagan.bc.ca/creditcardchanges.

Tuition fees can be paid by cash, on-line banking, debit, cheque, money order and Passport to Education credits. If paying by personal cheque, please include your OC student number, program enrolled in, and start date on the back and attach it to your offer of admission form.  Keep in mind if mailing a cheque more time is required.

If your employer is sponsoring your training costs, please have your employer contact 1-800-621-3038.

Financial Aid

Please refer to our Financial Aid page for information. You may be eligible for employment insurance while you take the classroom component of your training.


Refund Policy

Visit our calendar at: http://webapps-1.okanagan.bc.ca/ok/calendar/calendar.aspx?page=Fees