Trades and Apprenticeship
Trades Continuing Studies
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.
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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
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Youth Small Engine Repair Grades 7-9 - January 2023
Penticton Campus
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Vernon Campus
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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.
Penticton Campus
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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.
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Bread and Pastry Series
Christmas Baking - December 2022 New dates added!
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.
