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Contact the schools below for more information about current apprenticeship opportunities.
Construction, Maintenance and Allied Workers Canada
211-3823 Henning Drive, Burnaby BC V5C 6P3
604-437-0471
[email protected]
CMAW offers hundreds of courses per year throughout BC—online and on your job site. We can provide any course, any time, helping you learn and grow your technical, safety, and fundamental skillsets.
604-437-0471
[email protected]
CMAW offers hundreds of courses per year throughout BC—online and on your job site. We can provide any course, any time, helping you learn and grow your technical, safety, and fundamental skillsets.
LiUNA Training PLUS
7984 Venture Place, Chilliwack BC V2R 0K2
604-538-5101
[email protected]
Offers classroom, computer-based and mobile network training in a wide range of courses to serve the following sectors: road building, pipelines, paving, utility placement, mining, diamond drilling, industrial plants, demolition and shoring, tunnelling and dams.
604-538-5101
[email protected]
Offers classroom, computer-based and mobile network training in a wide range of courses to serve the following sectors: road building, pipelines, paving, utility placement, mining, diamond drilling, industrial plants, demolition and shoring, tunnelling and dams.
Electrical Joint Training Committee
1405 Broadway Street, Port Coquitlam, B.C. V3C 6L6
604-571-6540
[email protected]
A state-of-the-art facility offering a combination of electrical theory and practical electrician training preparing students for apprenticeships in the electrical construction industry. Entry level training topics include theory and code, lockout procedures, fall arrest and safety awareness, transportation of dangerous goods, confined spaces and ladder safety.
604-571-6540
[email protected]
A state-of-the-art facility offering a combination of electrical theory and practical electrician training preparing students for apprenticeships in the electrical construction industry. Entry level training topics include theory and code, lockout procedures, fall arrest and safety awareness, transportation of dangerous goods, confined spaces and ladder safety.
Finishing Trades Institute of B.C.
12277 Industrial Road, Surrey, B.C. V3V 3S1
604-580-3112
[email protected]
Provides valuable, hands-on training for apprentices and journeypersons in the painting and decorating, glazing, drywall finishing, and wall and ceiling installation.
604-580-3112
[email protected]
Provides valuable, hands-on training for apprentices and journeypersons in the painting and decorating, glazing, drywall finishing, and wall and ceiling installation.
Heat & Frost Training Center
1155-573 Sherling Place, Port Coquitlam BC V3B 0J6
236-521-9853
[email protected]
Heat & Frost Training Center is the Skilled Trades BC designated provider for Mechanical Insulation training in BC. Insulators require 4 years of training, including 720 hours of technical training, 6,600 hours of on-the-job training and an exam. Insulators apply, remove and repair thermal and acoustical insulation using a range of insulation materials (e.g., fiberglass, mineral wool, Styrofoam, etc.) on all types of mechanical equipment, such as plumbing and piping systems, HVAC systems, heat exchangers, tanks, vessels, and other mechanical systems.
236-521-9853
[email protected]
Heat & Frost Training Center is the Skilled Trades BC designated provider for Mechanical Insulation training in BC. Insulators require 4 years of training, including 720 hours of technical training, 6,600 hours of on-the-job training and an exam. Insulators apply, remove and repair thermal and acoustical insulation using a range of insulation materials (e.g., fiberglass, mineral wool, Styrofoam, etc.) on all types of mechanical equipment, such as plumbing and piping systems, HVAC systems, heat exchangers, tanks, vessels, and other mechanical systems.
Ironworkers Trade Improvement Committee
20135 115A, Maple Ridge, B.C. V2X 0Z3
604-879-4191
[email protected]
Offers registered ironworker apprenticeships in ironworker generalist, ironworker reinforcing, and ironworker foundation. Also offers comprehensive apprenticeship support, a network of employers to work for, and support at all stages of apprenticeship.
604-879-4191
[email protected]
Offers registered ironworker apprenticeships in ironworker generalist, ironworker reinforcing, and ironworker foundation. Also offers comprehensive apprenticeship support, a network of employers to work for, and support at all stages of apprenticeship.
Operating Engineers Training Association
4333 Ledger Avenue, Burnaby, B.C. V5G 3T3
604-291-8831
[email protected]
Offers courses in road building and heavy construction, mobile crane operation and asphalt paving at a 40-acre training site that also features hands-on experience on over 25 pieces of equipment.
604-291-8831
[email protected]
Offers courses in road building and heavy construction, mobile crane operation and asphalt paving at a 40-acre training site that also features hands-on experience on over 25 pieces of equipment.
Refrigeration Training Institute
2-19560 96th Avenue, Surrey, B.C. V4N 4C3
604-425-3414
[email protected]
Industry Training Authority-approved trainer for refrigeration apprentices. Provides training for all four apprentice technical training levels.
604-425-3414
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Industry Training Authority-approved trainer for refrigeration apprentices. Provides training for all four apprentice technical training levels.
Sheet Metal Workers Training Centre Society
19077-95A Avenue, Surrey B.C. V4N 4P3
604-882-7680
[email protected]
The Sheet Metal Workers Training Centre Society is a Skilled Trades BC designated and International Training Institute platinum accredited post-secondary institute offering technical training for sheet metal and architectural sheet metal apprentices.
604-882-7680
[email protected]
The Sheet Metal Workers Training Centre Society is a Skilled Trades BC designated and International Training Institute platinum accredited post-secondary institute offering technical training for sheet metal and architectural sheet metal apprentices.
Teamsters Local 213 Joint Training School
7984 Venture Place, Chilliwack BC V2R 0K2
604-874-3654
[email protected]
Teamsters 213 Joint Training School offers training in pipeline and heavy construction, warehousing, driver safety and certification and OH&S compliant courses.
604-874-3654
[email protected]
Teamsters 213 Joint Training School offers training in pipeline and heavy construction, warehousing, driver safety and certification and OH&S compliant courses.
Trowel Trades Training Association
12309 Industrial Road, Surrey, B.C. V3V 3S4
604-580-2463
[email protected]
The Industry Training Authority’s designated trainer for bricklaying, concrete finishing and tilesetting.
604-580-2463
[email protected]
The Industry Training Authority’s designated trainer for bricklaying, concrete finishing and tilesetting.
UA Piping Industry College of British Columbia
101-1658 Foster’s Way, Delta, B.C. V3M 6S6
1-877-540-1945
[email protected]
3120 Highway 16th East, Thornhill, B.C. V8G 4N8
Provides pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship and certification training in the piping trades: plumbing, sprinklerfitting, steamfitting and welding.
1-877-540-1945
[email protected]
The UA Piping Industry College also operates campuses in Fort St. John & Terrace
7825-100th Avenue, Fort St. John, B.C. V1J 1W13120 Highway 16th East, Thornhill, B.C. V8G 4N8
Provides pre-apprenticeship, apprenticeship and certification training in the piping trades: plumbing, sprinklerfitting, steamfitting and welding.
United Association Local 324
919 Esquimalt Road, Victoria, B.C. V9A 3M7
250-382-0415
[email protected]
Offers a variety of quality courses to support members in the plumbing and pipe fitting industry.
250-382-0415
[email protected]
Offers a variety of quality courses to support members in the plumbing and pipe fitting industry.
Vancouver Island Sheet Metal Workers Training Centre
120, 126-2294 Millstream Road, Victoria, B.C. V9B 6H2
778-440-7575
[email protected]
Offers a variety of courses to support members in the sheet metal, architectural sheet metal, flat roofing and slope roofing trades.
778-440-7575
[email protected]
Offers a variety of courses to support members in the sheet metal, architectural sheet metal, flat roofing and slope roofing trades.
Western Joint Electrical Training Society
14 - 7228 Progress Way, Delta, B.C. V4G 1E7
604-948-9936
[email protected]
1055-20th Avenue, Prince George, B.C. V2L 5K2
873 Desmond St, Kamloops, B.C. V2B 5K3
101 Baker Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4H1
Demand-driven, mobile training for pre-apprentices and electrical specialists employed by all signatory contractors of IBEW local unions 230, 993 and 1003, which cover Vancouver Island, Northern B.C., the Kootenays and the Yukon.
604-948-9936
[email protected]
The IBEW Local Unions in partnership with the Western JETS also operates campuses in the following locations
4614 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace, B.C. V8G 1S51055-20th Avenue, Prince George, B.C. V2L 5K2
873 Desmond St, Kamloops, B.C. V2B 5K3
101 Baker Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4H1
Demand-driven, mobile training for pre-apprentices and electrical specialists employed by all signatory contractors of IBEW local unions 230, 993 and 1003, which cover Vancouver Island, Northern B.C., the Kootenays and the Yukon.