The Youth Train in Trades programs provide students with the opportunity to earn graduation credits and training in their chosen industry. Students participate in post secondary / Apprenticeship Level 1 Technical Training. Students are registered as a trainee with the Skilled Trades BC. Students participate in a combination of coursework and work experience leading to graduation and recognized industry certification. Students also acquire the job-ready skills necessary to entering the industry or pursuing further training in their industry.
For more information contact Ms. Lee in Room 313.
- Work in an autobody shop or a car dealership
- Autobody repair, repair/adjust and replace sheet metal, and allied parts of vehicles
- Preparing vehicles for paint application, including masking, sanding & priming
- Estimate & calculate repair costs for clients
- Essential Skills in this Trade
- Video – What do they do in this trade?
- Labour Market Outlook
- Trade Information
Auto Service Technician – Cariboo Hill
- Repair, adjust & replace mechanical or electrical parts of automobiles & trucks
- Video – What do they do in this trade?
- Labour Market Outlook
- Trade Information
Carpenter – Cariboo Hill
- Introduction to the construction industry
- Drawing and specification interpretation, material identification, framing
- Use of various hand tools, power tools, and shop machines
- Liam – A Moscrop Success Story
- Women in Carpentry
- Top In-Demand Trades
- Labour Market Outlook
- Trade Information
Professional Cook – Burnaby Central
- Entry-level certification leading to an apprenticeship in the culinary industry
- Food preparation, equipment operation, and basic food service skills
- Video – What do they do in this trade?
- Top In-Demand Trades
- Labour Market Outlook
- Trade Information
Electrician (Construction) – Burnaby Mountain
- Install, construct, alter, repair, maintain, test, service, calibrate & operate related electrical and electronic systems.
- Ensure all electrical connections are safe & meet the Electrical Code
- Video #1 Video #2 – What do they do in this trade?
- Top In-Demand Trades
- Labour Market Outlook
- Trade Information
Hairstylist – Alpha (2 years)
- Combination of theory and practical, hands-on experience
- At program end, students will be eligible to write the Certificate of Hairdressing Qualification exam, and if successful, will become a licensed Hairdresser
- Video – What do they do in this trade?
- Labour Market Outlook
- Trade Information
*Programs with Limited Enrollment Opportunities
- Learn baking skills required by industry
- Students finishing Grade 11 in June are eligible to apply.
- Applicants must apply to the Burnaby District
- Student baking portfolios are required and student’s ability to express themselves about the baking and design process will be an important aspect of the admission process
- Video – What do they do in this trade?
- Top In-Demand Trades
- Labour Market Outlook
- Trade Information
Metal Fabricator* Level 1– BCIT
- High-end metal work, design and build (e.g. staircases, artwork, tables, railings, etc.)
- Video – What do they do in this trade?
- What does a Sheet Metal Worker do?
- BCIT Metal Fab Program
- Top In-Demand Trades
- Labour Market Outlook
- Trade Information
Painter and Decorator* Level 1– Finishing Trades Institute
- Learn how to select, prepare and apply paint and wall finishing
- Labour Market Outlook
- Trade Information
Plumber* Plumbing Level 1 – Annacis Island
- Offered in June of Gr. 11 or Gr. 12 year, after classes are finished
- Leads to an apprenticeship immediately
- Video – What do they do in this trade?
- Top In-Demand Trades
- Labour Market Outlook
- Trade Information
Pipefitter* – Annacis Island
- Train in plumbing, piping, and sprinkler fitting, first year of plumbing
- Trades certification towards an apprenticeship
- Video – What do they do in this trade?
- Top In-Demand Trades
- Labour Market Outlook
- Trade Information