Trades and Apprenticeship

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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)

*Coming soon

Foreperson Foundational Skills – Electrical

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Mechanical Building

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

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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

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Boiler Basic Safety Awareness

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

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Motor Vehicle

Prerequisite Required
Battery Electric Vehicle Technology and Service

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
Formerly known as Private/Commercial Vehicle Inspection Program

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Airbrakes Repairer for Mechanics

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

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

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Facility Operator Course
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

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* 
Two-day courses  $169*
* 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

Bike Repair

May 11, Sat 9am-1pm

Youth Small Engine Repair

Jun 1 - 2, Sat - Sun 9am-1pm

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Bread and Pastries Series: French Cooking

June 8,  Sat 9am-3pm

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Penticton Campus
Coming Soon

Vernon Campus

Auto Masters - New Drivers

Jun 22, 9am - 1pm

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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* 
Two-day courses  $169*
* 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 - Women

May 11,  Sat 9am-1pm

Motorcycle Maintenance

Apr 13 -14,  Sat 9am-1pm

Planter Box

Apr 20,  Sat 9am-1pm

Small Engine Repair

May 4 -5,  Sat 9am-1pm

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Penticton Campus

Auto Masters - Women

Apr 20,  Sat 9am-1pm

Intro to Tools

Jun 15,  Sat 9am-1pm

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Vernon Campus

Intro to Tools

Apr 13, Sat 9am-1pm

Small Engine Repair

Apr 20-21, Sat & Sun 9am-1pm

Motorcycle Maintenance

May 11-12, Sat & Sun 9am-1pm

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Salmon Arm Campus

Planter Box

Jun 1,  Sat 9am-1pm

Auto Masters - Women

May 4,  Sat 9am-1pm

Intro to Tools

Aug 17,  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* 
Two-day courses  $169*
* 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
Okanagan Inspired Italian

Apr 13, Sat 9am-3pm

French

May 11, Sat 9am-3pm

Taste of Thailand

Jul 20, Sat 9am-3pm

Bread and Pastry Series

Trades Kids: French Pastries

June 8,  Sat 9am-3pm

Pie and Pie Crusts

Aug 10,  Sat 9am-3pm

Upcoming New Courses

Foreperson Foundational Skills – Electrical

March 23 and April 20 - Kelowna

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Welding Courses
  • Welding Essential Skills - One Day Course

After completing the Essential Skills increase your skills with:

  • Intro to Gas Metal Arc (MIG) Welding
  • Intro to Shielded Metal Arc (stick) Welding
  • Intro to Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG) Welding

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Welding

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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