Program Offerings

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Category M (Maintenance) 

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - Category S (Structures) 

Automotive Collision Repair/Painting & Refinishing Certificate 

2011 Intakes:  September 6

Program Length:   36 Weeks
Campus Location:   Kelowna

The program takes a student with little or no previous experience in the automotive collision trade and supplys them with the necessary skills to seek employment in this industry. Instruction in all subject matters- Automotive Collision Repair, Automotive Refinishing Prep Technician and Automotive Refinishing, and Painting Technician, allows students the opportunity to enter one of three different apprenticeships.

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Automotive Refinishing (Painting) Certificate 

Next Intake:   To Be Determined

Program Length:   22 Weeks
Campus Location:   Kelowna

The program includes instruction in all subject matters relating to the Automotive Paint Prep apprenticeship and graduates of this program will receive Industry Training Authority (ITA) credit for Level 1 Apprenticeship technical training for Automotive Paint Prep Technician. The Automotive Refinishing Prep Technician credential is the prerequisite for the Automotive Refinishing and Paint apprenticeship.

Automotive Service Technician Certificate 

2011 Intakes:  September 6

Program Length:   30 weeks
Campus Locaton:    Kelowna

This program is designed to engage student in all aspects of servicing and repair in the automotive repair trade with a focus on developing practical skills.

See what it takes to be an Automotive Mechanic

Carpentry/Joinery Certificate 

2011 Intakes:   October 3

Program Length:   30 weeks
Campus Location:   Kelowna

Students enrolled in this Carpentry/Joinery program will develop the skills needed to begin working in the carpentry and joinery trade. Click onto Department Homepage link below and take a tour of our shops.   See what it takes to be a Carpenter and/or Cabinet Maker.

Culinary Arts Certificate 

2011 Intakes:   September 6

Program Length:   40 week (January's Class has a Summer Break from June 20th - Sept. 6th)
Campus Location:   Kelowna

This program is designed for the learner with a demonstrated interest in following a career in food preparation service. Check out the Certificate Program.  If you are interested in a career in Food & Wine and/or call Chef Adams @ 250-762-5445 Ext. 4591 for more Information.

Electrican Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate 

2011 Intakes:   August 8 **, September 6***

Program Length:   24 weeks
Campus Locations:     Salmon Arm**  & Kelowna (* & ***) 

This program covers all aspects of the residential, commercial and industrial systems in this trade with a focus on developing practical skills. The curriculum follows the BC Ministry of Advanced Education guidelines for the first-year in-class components of the Electrician Apprenticeship, which includes installation procedures in compliance with the Canadian Electrical Code for residential, commercial and industrial systems.

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Heavy Duty/Commercial Transport Technician Certificate

2011 Intakes:  July 4 & September 6

Program Length:   38 weeks
Campus Locaton:   Kelowna

This program is designed to take a student with little or no previous experience in either the Heavy Duty or Commercial Transport Mechanic trade and supply them with the necessary skills to seek employment in this industry. Instruction in theoretical and practical components of Heavy Duty Commercial Transport Mechanics are included, giving students the opportunity to enter either trade as an apprenticeship.

Considering a career in the Heavy Duty / Commerical Transportation Trade check out a few Testimonials

Plumber Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate 

2011 Intakes:    August 22 

Program Length:   21 weeks
Campus Locations:   Kelowna , Vernon*,  Penticton**, Salmon Arm*** 

The program engages the student in all aspects of residential, commercial and industrial systems in this trade with a focus on developing practical skills. The curriculum follows the B.C. Ministry of Advanced Education guidelines for the first-year in-class components of the Plumbing Apprenticeship, which includes installation procedures in compliance with the B.C. Plumbing Code.

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Recreation Vehicle Service Technician Certificate 

2011 Intakes:   September 6

Program Length:   28 weeks
Campus Location:   Kelowna

This program has been designed to take a student with little or no previous experience and supply him/her with the necessary skills to seek employment as an apprentice RV Service Technician. The Recreation Vehicle Industry is going through tremendous growth. More people are adopting the “Go RVing” lifestyle than ever before, and employment opportunities are popping up in this industry all over Canada.

Work on Peoples Dreams - RV Technician   

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate  

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Residential Construction Certificate 

2012 Intake:   February 6 - in all locations noted below .

Program Length:    900 hours over 26  weeks
Campus Locations:    Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton and Salmon Arm

Through the construction of an actual house, this program provides students with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to seek employment as an apprentice carpenter in the residential construction industry.

Check out the possibilities of Residential Construction

Metal Fabricator (Fitter) Certificate 

Welding "C"  Certificate

2011 Intakes:   Aug. 8**, Sep. 6, Oct. 24 & 
                            Nov. 28.  

Program Length:   28 weeks
Campus Locations:   Kelowna, Vernon**

The program prepares the student for employment as a welder in the industry. Graduates of the program may qualify for a Level "C" certification with five months of practical welding experience. For further details on the programs - click here. 

To apply for  Welding "B" & "A" please contact Mike Turigan in the Welding Shop at 250-762-5445 Ext. 4434 or Toll Free 1-877-755-2266 Ext. 4434

Studio Woodworking Certificate 

2011 Intakes:     September 6       

Program Length:     35 weeks
Campus Locations:   Kelowna

The program provides a study of woodworking from the craftsperson's perspective. With a primary focus on furniture, the program will offer a range of woodworking skillsets that can be adapted to any of the many disciplines within the Cabinetmaker/Joiner trade. Inasmuch as this program's focus is 'Art' as well as 'Industry', the range of knowledge covered within this program will enable the successful student to acquire meaningful employment in a range of 'studio' or 'custom' environments with confidence, whether self-employed or working for others. 

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Sheet Metal Worker Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate

Intake:   To Be Determined

Program Length:   24 weeks
Campus Location:   Kelowna

The program provides students with little or no previous experience in the sheet metal trade with the necessary skills to seek employment in that industry as an apprenticeship sheet metal worker. Apprenticeship technical training credit for level one will be granted upon successful completion of this program. This program exposes students to aspects of residential, commercial and industrial systems in this trade with a focus on developing practical skills.

Check out a career as a Sheet Metal Worker