Program Overview:
The building trades covered may include but are not limited to the following:
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- Painting
- Insulating/Vapour Barrier
- Drywall
- Joinery
- Roofing/Flooring
- Automotive
Program Outline:
GATE 101 Construction Safety
GATE 102 Labour Market Research
GATE 103 Building Trade Exploration
GATE 104 Employability Skills
GATE 105 Career Choice Presentations
Admission requirements:
No admission requirements other than an interest in exploring a career in Trades
Potential students may include:
- Unemployed or underemployed adults wishing to enter a career in trades
- If you are unemployed and not eligible for EI benefits
- If you are underemployed and lacking certification
Work Experience
You will receive supervised work experience through a variety of hands on construction projects. Each project will be focused on providing you with a specific experience in a selected construction trade. Projects may range from constructing small building projects to hands-on experience in the shop.
Credentials
Students will receive an industry recognized certificate upon completion of the (WHMIS) Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems Course. Approved secondary school students may also receive dual credit towards their high school graduation.
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Kelowna Location & Dates:
Program start date: TBA
Program Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am-3pm,
Friday 8am-11:30am
Location: T117 - 1000 KLO Rd
Penticton Location & Dates
Program start date: TBA
Program hours: Monday to Thursday 8am-3pm,
Friday 8am-11:30am
Location: Centre for Excellence in Sustainability
583 Duncan Ave
For further information contact:
Women In Trades Office
Trades and Apprenticeship
Phone: 250-762-5445 Ext. 4922
Cell: 250-575-6194
Toll Free: 1-877-755-2266 Ext. 4922
Email: wtti@okanagan.bc.ca
Website: www.okanagan.bc.ca/wtti |
