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 Industry Training Authority (ITA). 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. DISTRICT APPLICATION 2022
For more information contact Ms. Tracey Wispinski 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 – VCC Program
- Video – What do you do in this trade?
- Labour Market Outlook
- ITA – Trade Information
Auto Service Technician– Cariboo Hill / Day 1’s (1 year)
- Repair, adjust & replace mechanical or electrical parts of automobiles & trucks
- Video – what do they do
- Essential Skills in this Trade
- Labour Market Outlook
- ITA – Trade Information
Carpenter– Cariboo Hill / Day 1’s (1 year)
- 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, Video about the Trade.
- Women in Carpentry
- Essential Skills in this Trade
- Top In-Demand Trades
- Labour Market Outlook
- ITA – Trade Information
Professional Cook– Burnaby Central / Mon – Fri / 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm (1 year)
- Entry-level certification leading to an apprenticeship in the culinary industry
- Food preparation, equipment operation, and basic food service skills
- Video – What do you do in this Trade?
- Essential Skills in this trade.
- Top 16 In-Demand Trades
- Labour Market Outlook
- ITA – Trade Information
Electrician (Construction)– Burnaby Mountain / Day 1’s (1 year)
- 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 – What do you do in this Trade?
- Essential Skills in this Trade
- Top 16 In-Demand Trades
- Labour Market Outlook
- ITA – Trade Information
Hairstylist– Alpha (2 years) Year 1 on Day 1, Year 2 on Day 2
- 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 you do in this Trade?
- Essential Skills in this Trade
- Labour Market Outlook
- ITA – Trade Information
*Programs with Limited Enrollment Opportunities
Baker (Pastry Arts) *– VCC / July 12-Dec 23, 2021 (Mon-Thur 1:00-7:30 pm)
- Students finishing Grade 11 in June are eligible to apply.
- Applicants must apply to the Burnaby District by April 6, Portfolio submission to VCC is required
- 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
- Learn baking skills required by industry
- Video – What do they do in this Trade?
- Top 16 In-Demand Trades
- Labour Market Outlook
- ITA – Trade Information
*Level 1– BCIT / full time / Feb. – July (6 months)
- High-end metal work, design and build (e.g. staircases, artwork, tables, railings, etc.)
- Video – What does a Welder do? What does a Sheet Metal Worker do? BCIT Metal Fab Program
- Essential Skills in this Trade
- Top 16 In-Demand Trades
- Labour Market Outlook
- ITA – Trade Information
Painter and Decorator
* Level 1– Finishing Trades Institute / full time / June-July (6 weeks)
- Learn how to select, prepare and apply paint and wall finishing
- Essential Skills in this Trade
- Labour Market Outlook
- ITA – Trade Information
Plumber
* Plumbing Level 1– Annacis Island / full time / June & July (6 weeks)
- Offered in June of Gr. 11 or Gr. 12 year, after classes are finished, leads to Apprenticeship immediately
- Video – What do you do in this Trade?
- Essential Skills in this Trade
- Top 16 In-Demand Trades
- Labour Market Outlook
- ITA – Trade Information
Pipefitter * – Annacis Island / full time / June & July (6 weeks)
- Train in plumbing, piping and sprinkler fitting, first year of plumbing. Trades certification towards Apprenticeship
- Video – What do they do in this Trade?
- Essential Skills in this Trade
- Top 16 In-Demand Trades
- Labour Market Outlook
- ITA – Trade Information