Trades and Apprenticeship
Trades Continuing Studies
Registration Information
Due to the ongoing network outage students can register for Trades Industry Training, General Interest and Culinary Workshops by emailing Kelsey Ross at kross@okanagan.bc.ca or Tanya Tarlit at ttarlit@okanagan.bc.ca
For upcoming course dates please visit the Continuing Studies Brochure : Culinary Workshops: Page 26, Industry Training: Pages 37-39, General Interest: Pages 39-40
Registration Form can be sent along with the email if you already know your course details.
BC Employer Training Grant
Trades Industry Training courses and corporate training may be eligible for the BC Employer Training Grant.
Employers can apply to receive 80% of the cost of training up to $10,000 per employee, with a maximum annual amount per employer of $300,000. The B.C. Employer Training Grant provides funding to small, medium and large enterprises to support skills training for their workforces.
To find out more information including eligibility criteria and how to apply visit: BC Employer Training Grant
Trades Industry Training
Culinary
Prerequisite Required
Professional Cook Practical Re-assessments
Professional Cook Practical Re-Assessments are offered at the Kelowna campus for PC-1, PC-2 and PC-3.
Electrical
Prerequisite Required
Field Safety Representative (FSR)
Non - Prerequisite
Electrical Safety Workshop
Mechanical Building
Prerequisite Required
Cross Connection Control - Backflow Preventer Tester's License
Cross Control Backflow Preventer Tester Recertification
Cross Connection Control Exam
Gasfitter B
Non - Prerequisite
Canada's Ozone Layer Protection Awareness Program
Boiler Basic Safety Awareness
Course offered at Kelowna & Penticton Campuses
Motor Vehicle
Prerequisite Required
Battery Electric Vehicle Technology and Service
NEW! The Battery Electric Vehicle Technology and Service program is designed for advanced, Red Seal endorsed technicians wanting to elevate their skills and knowledge of EV vehicles through this 36 hour course. Course delivery will be a combination of 6 hours of online learning and 30 hours of on-campus instruction.
Private/Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program
Non - Prerequisite
Air Brakes Endorsement Theory and Pre-Trip Inspection
Course offered at Kelowna, Penticton & Vernon Campuses
Designated Inspection Facility Operator
Forklift Truck Operator - Non-Experienced
Course offered at Kelowna, Penticton & Vernon Campuses
Canada's Ozone Layer Protection Awareness Program
Red Seal Exam Preparation
Prerequisite Required
Carpentry IP Refresher
Electrical IP Refresher
Safety Training
Non - Prerequisite
H2S Alive
Fall Protection
Ground Disturbance
Trades General Interest Programs
Trades Kids Programs
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 and the Centre of Excellence at the Penticton campus.
New programs are being added on a regular basis. Join our mailing list to receive announcements about upcoming programs.
Kelowna Campus
Youth Small Engine Repair Grades 7-9 - January 2023
Asian Dumplings & More Grades 8-12 - January 2023
Sugar Rush Grades 5-7 - March 2023
Bike Repair Grades 7-9 - April 2023
Penticton Campus
Intro to Trades Grades 7-9 - January 2023
Foldable Beach Chair Grades 7-9 - June 2023
Vernon Campus
Auto Masters New Drivers - February 2023
Trades Adults Programs
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 and Centre of Excellence at the Penticton campus
Online registration now open!
New programs are being added on a regular basis. Join our mailing list to receive announcements about upcoming programs.
Kelowna Campus
Auto Masters Women - March 2023
Intro to Tools - April 2023
Auto Masters Women - May 2023
Planter Box - May 2023
Penticton Campus
Intro to Tools - March 2023
Small Engine Repair - March 2023
Motorcycle Maintenance - April 2023
Auto Masters - Women - April 2023
Intro to Tools - June 2023
Vernon Campus
Intro to Tools - April 2023
Small Engine Repair - June 2023
Salmon Arm Campus
Small Engine Repair - May 2023
Auto Masters - Women - June 2023
Culinary Workshops
These NEW workshops give adults the opportunity to learn new recipes and culinary techniques in a commercial kitchen setting under the guidance of Red Seal Chefs.
Online registration now open!
Select a program to review details and schedule.
Receive an email notification when upcoming workshops are opened for registration.
Join our mailing list
Learn to Cook Series
Tea Ceremony & Dumplings - February 2023
French - February 2023
Pizza Party - February 2023
Italian - March 2023
Mexican - June 2023
Taste of the Okanagan - April 2023
Bread and Pastry Series
Trades Kids: Sugar Rush - March 2023
Trades Corporate Training
Trades Corporate Training at Okanagan College is about bringing ongoing learning to your organization through customized contract training.
We provide private training for businesses, non-profit organizations, and professional associations. Whether you have a group of employees with a specific skills gap, want to provide training as a service for your own clients, or need a comprehensive training and development plan across your company, we can help. Our customized training includes:
- Industry specific instructors
- Tailored curriculum
- Training at your location, ours, or online
- Custom training dates
- Assistance with government grants
Okanagan College can deliver your training where and when you need it. Contact us at trades@okanagan.bc.ca to get started.
