
Trades and Apprenticeship

Advance your career in the skilled trades with additional certification. Many of our industry training courses are available during evenings, weekends, or online so you can continue working while you learn.
Select a course to review details and schedule.
Air Brakes Endorsement Theory and Pre-Trip Inspection (LAT 009)
Boiler Basic Safety Awareness (CON 091)
Carpentry Interprovincial Refresher (CON 020)
Canada's Ozone Layer Protection Awareness Program (CON 022)
Cross Connection Control - Backflow Preventer Tester's License (CON 041)
Cross Control Backflow Preventer Tester Recertification (CON 047)
Cross Connection Control Exam (CON 048)
Designated Inspection Facility Operator (LAT 019)
Electrical IP Refresher (ELC 006)
Electrical Safety Workshop (ELC 018)
Forklift Truck Operator - Non-Experienced (CON 042)
Private/Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program (LAT 006)
PC-1 Practical Re-Assessment (PS 113)
PC-2 Practical Re-Assessment (PS 112)
A Class A FSR (Field Safety Representative) certificate of qualification entitles the holder to submit declarations on behalf of their employer for any type of regulated electrical work. There are no voltage or ampere limitations.
All electrical field safety representative certificates must be renewed every three years.
Electrician
One of the following:
Required:
Where experience cannot be verified by a current Class A FSR, a sworn affidavit or statutory declaration outlining relevant work experience is required. Provide documents with original signatures.
Electrical Professional Engineer (P.Eng)
Electrical Applied Science Technologist (AScTT)
Required study material
(to be supplied by the applicant at the exam)
Reference material
(to be supplied by the applicant at the exam)
A Class B FSR certificate of qualification entitles the holder to submit declarations on behalf of their employer for regulated electrical work only with respect to electrical installations where the voltage of the completed installation is under 750 volts. The certification also covers the Underground Raceway scope, allowing underground conduit installations at any voltage.
All electrical field safety representative certificates must be renewed every three years.
Electrician
Either,
Required:
Electrical Professional Engineer (P.Eng)
Electrical Applied Science Technologist (AScTT)
Required study material
(to be supplied by the applicant at the exam)
Reference material
(to be supplied by the applicant at the exam)
A Class C FSR (Field Safety Representative) certificate of qualification entitles the holder to submit declarations on behalf of their employer for regulated electrical work only with respect to electrical installations where the voltage of the installation is under 150 volts to ground; ampacity is restricted to 200 amps or less and, single phase power.
All electrical field safety representative certificates must be renewed every three years.
Electrician
Either,
Required:
Electrical Professional Engineer (P.Eng)
Electrical Applied Science Technologist (AScTT)
Required study material
(to be supplied by the applicant at the exam)
Reference material
(to be supplied by the applicant at the exam)
A Class LO (low energy) FSR certificate of qualification entitles the holder to act as a Field Safety Representative (FSR), and perform regulated electrical work on electrical equipment that includes all wiring and equipment installed that is restricted to circuits that have the power supply limited in accordance with the requirements for Class 2 circuits, maximum 100 volt amperes. Despite the above, a dedicated branch circuit from an existing panel board or extension of an existing branch circuit wiring, rated at 15 ampere, 120 volt, to an outlet installed specifically for a Class 2 power supply shall also be acceptable.
All electrical field safety representative certificates must be renewed every three years.
Documentation:
Required study material
(to be supplied by the applicant at the exam)
Reference material
(to be supplied by the applicant at the exam)
A Class RE (Refrigeration) FSR certificate of qualification entitles the holder to act as a Field Safety Representative (FSR). They can make declarations on behalf of their employer for regulated electrical work only with respect to electrical installations in which the voltage of the completed installation does not exceed 750 volts for the following installations: circuits for refrigeration equipment, air-conditioning units, heat pumps and chillers; fabricate, install, alter, repair, or service any system used for cooling and/or heating (i.e., heat pumps) in closed systems that contain a refrigeration or a brine and thermoelectric cooling; and piping, controls and electrical work usually performed by a journeyperson 4. branch circuit wiring from existing enclosures containing overcurrent devices.
Scope of work NOT included under this certificate:
All electrical field safety representative certificates must be renewed every three years.
Either,
Required study material
(to be supplied by the applicant at the exam)
Reference material
(to be supplied by the applicant at the exam)
A Class SA (Security Alarm) FSR certificate of qualification entitles the holder to act as a Field Safety Representative (FSR), and:
Scope of work NOT included under this certificate:
All electrical field safety representative certificates must be renewed every three years.
Required study material
(to be supplied by the applicant at the exam)
Reference material
(to be supplied by the applicant at the exam)
A Class UR (Underground Raceway) FSR certificate of qualification entitles the holder to assemble, construct, install, maintain or repair and alter underground electrical conduit.
All electrical field safety representative certificates must be renewed every three years.
Minimum of one year's (1800 hours) acceptable, relevant training and/or electrical work experience.
Documentation:
Required study material
(to be supplied by the applicant at the exam)
Reference material
(to be supplied by the applicant at the exam)
Trades Kids programs are back! Trades Explorer programs are also available for youth.
These exciting, weekend trades programs are designed to help kids and youth learn new hands-on skills in our state-of-the-art Trades Training Complex at the Kelowna campus.
Select a program to review details and schedule.
These NEW programs give adults the opportunity to explore the trades and learn new hands-on skills in our state-of-the-art Trades Training Complex at the Kelowna campus.
Trades Adults programs are offered on weekends starting in February 2021. Online registration now open!
Select a program to review details and schedule.
View the full array of courses offered in Continuing Studies.