Trades and Apprenticeship

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StrongerBC future skills grant

The StrongerBC future skills grant is open to British Columbians aged 19 years or older – regardless of financial need – and covers up to $3,500 per person for eligible skills training at public post-secondary institutions.

The grant will help learners access eligible short-term skills training to further their careers, upgrade their skills and enhance their productivity, giving them access to well-paid, high opportunity occupations.

* See below for eligible Trades Industry Training courses

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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 

PC-1, PC-2 and PC-3. 

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Electrical

Prerequisite Required
Field Safety Representative (FSR)*

* Eligible for StrongerBC future skills grants

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Mechanical Building

Prerequisite Required
Cross Connection Control - Backflow Preventer Tester's License*

* Eligible for StrongerBC future skills grants

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Cross Control Backflow Preventer Tester Recertification

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Cross Connection Control Exam

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Gasfitter B
Non - Prerequisite
Canada's Ozone Layer Protection Awareness Program*

* Eligible for StrongerBC future skills grants

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Boiler Basic Safety Awareness*

* Eligible for StrongerBC future skills grants

Course offered at  Kelowna, Vernon, Salmon Arm & Penticton Campuses

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Motor Vehicle

Prerequisite Required
Battery Electric Vehicle Technology and Service*

* Eligible for StrongerBC future skills grants

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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Authorized Inspectors Course *

* Eligible for StrongerBC future skills grants
Formerly known as Private/Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program

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Non - Prerequisite
Air Brakes Endorsement Theory and Pre-Trip Inspection*

* Eligible for StrongerBC future skills grants

Course offered at  Kelowna, Penticton, Salmon Arm, Revelstoke & Vernon Campuses

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Facility Operator Course*

* Eligible for StrongerBC future skills grants
Formerly known as Designated Inspection Facility Operator

Self guided online course: continuous open enrollment

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Forklift Truck Operator - Non-Experienced

Course offered at Kelowna, Penticton & Vernon Campuses

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Canada's Ozone Layer Protection Awareness Program*

* Eligible for StrongerBC future skills grants

Continuous open enrollment

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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, the Centre of Excellence at the Penticton campus and Vernon Trades.

One-day courses $99.00* 
Two-day courses  $169.00*
* plus GST and some material fees may apply

New programs are being added on a regular basis. Join our mailing list to receive announcements about upcoming programs.

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Kelowna Campus

Auto Masters - New Drivers

Nov 4, Sat 9am-1pm

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Penticton Campus
Coming Soon

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Vernon Campus

Coming Soon

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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, Centre of Excellence at the Penticton campus and Vernon Trades.

Online registration now open!

One-day courses $99.00* 
Two-day courses  $169.00*
* plus GST and some material fees may apply

New programs are being added on a regular basis. Join our mailing list to receive announcements about upcoming programs.

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women using tire change over equipment in automotive shop

Kelowna Campus

Auto Masters - Women

Nov 25,  Sat 9am-1pm

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Penticton Campus

Intro to Tools

Dec 2,  Sat 9am-1pm

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Vernon Campus

Intro to Tools

Oct 21, Sat 9am-1pm

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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!

One-day courses $99.00* 
Two-day courses  $169.00*
* plus GST and some material fees may apply

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Select a program to review details and schedule.

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Learn to Cook Series
Japanese Sushi and More

Sep 23, Sat 9am-3pm

Asian Dumplings and Noodles

Oct 28, Sat 9am-3pm

Italian

Nov 4, Sat 9am-3pm

Bao Buns & Beer*

Nov 18, Sat 9am-3pm

*Must be 19 years or older

Bread and Pastry Series

French Pastries

Oct 21, Sat 9am-3pm

Christmas Baking

Nov 25, Sat 9am-3pm

Dec 9, Sat 9am-3pm

Withdrawal/Refund Policy

No refunds or transfers will be issued one week prior to the start of the class.  As well, no refunds or transfers will be provided for individuals who do not attend a course.

All refunds are issued by cheque to the registered student unless there is a Sponsorship Agreement in place. Refunds do not include the cost of books or other supplies. Refunds may take up to six weeks to process.

If the student has not received the materials when they are approved for the refund, then the cost of the materials should be refunded.

Refund policy exceptions are made on compassionate grounds or special circumstances. In such cases a written request for refund, accompanied by appropriate documentation (i.e. medical, court subpoena) must be submitted to the department for approval.

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. 

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