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What's the difference between a Trade Foundation and an Apprenticeship program? They're different starting points on the same pathway towards your Red Seal endorsement and a career in the Trades.

Two paths to Trades

Foundation 海角直播 vs. Apprenticeships

What's the difference?

Foundation programs

Apprenticeship programs

Trade foundations or pre-employment programs provide entry-level technical training and the skills needed for specific trades.

If you're not currently working in your chosen field a foundation program can make it easier to find an employer to sponsor your apprenticeship training.

If you're currently employed and sponsored by an employer who is registered at SkilledTradesBC. 



You can do your 'classroom' or 'technical training' at Camosun. Upon successful completion, you'll be eligible to write the Red Seal Exam.

Find a Trade

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Vancouver Island's largest provider of Trade Training

For more than 40 years Camosun College has been considered one of B.C.'s best schools for trades training. 

Camosun accepts applications to apprenticeship technical training programs year-round.

Call 250-370-3550 to ask about seat availability.

    Automotive and Motor Vehicle Trades

    Foundation programsApprenticeship programs

    Automotive Service Technician Foundation - In Demand

    Certificate - 30 weeks

    Provides entry into the automotive mechanical repair trade, and provides possible accreditation toward Year 1 Apprenticeship training.

    Heavy Mechanical Trades - In Demand

    Certificate - 10 months

    These tradespeople are in constant demand to keep essential heavy-duty vehicles in top running order for the booming construction, transportation, mining and forestry industries.

    Motor Vehicle Trades Apprenticeships

    • Automotive Service Technician

      Red Seal - 7 weeks
    • Diesel Engine Mechanic

      8 to 10 weeks
    • Heavy Duty Equipment Technician

      Red Seal - 4 to 10 weeks
    • Transport Trailer Technician

      Red Seal - 4 or 10 weeks
    • Truck and Transport

      Red Seal - 4 to 10 weeks

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    Architectural, Woodworking, and Carpentry Trades

    Foundation programsApprenticeship program

    Carpentry Foundation

    Certificate - 25 weeks

    We'll teach you the skills and knowledge necessary to get started as a carpenter and build a solid future for yourself and your community.

    Fine Furniture/Joinery Foundation

    Certificate - 10 months

    This program combines traditional woodworking and joinery skills with creativity and design providing the foundation you need to start a career as a cabinetmaker or design and build custom pieces.

    Carpentry Apprenticeship

    Red Seal - Seven weeks per level

    There are four levels of training to complete your Red Seal Certification.

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    Culinary Arts, Professional Cook Trades

    Foundation programsApprenticeship programs

    Professional Cook (Level 1 & 2)

    Certificate - 28/14 weeks

    Learn the fundamentals of food preparation in all aspects of a modern industrial kitchen.

     

    E-pprenticeship Option

    If you want more flexibility the E-pprentice Cook program gives you the option of doing the technical training portion of your apprenticeship online over a longer period.

    Professional Cook

    • Professional Cook 1 & 2

      B.C. Certificate of Qualification - 6 weeks each
    • Professional Cook 3 - In Demand

      Red Seal - 6 weeks

    E-pprenticeship Option

    If you want more flexibility the E-pprentice Cook program gives you the option of doing the technical training portion of your apprenticeship online over a longer period.

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    Electrical Trades

    Foundation programApprenticeship program

    Electrical Foundation

    Certificate - 24 weeks

    You鈥檒l learn to install, maintain, design and upgrade a wide variety of electrical systems including commercial and residential wiring systems, heating, lighting and power distribution systems, electrical equipment and alternate energy generating equipment, alarm and data systems, and industrial systems.

    Construction Electrician - In Demand

    Red Seal - 10 weeks per level

    Requires four levels to gain a Red Seal Certification. 

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    Horticulture and Landscaping Trades

    Foundation programApprenticeship program

    Horticulture Technician

    Certificate - 10 months

    Prepare for employment in the horticulture industry in areas including landscaping, landscape maintenance, parks, golf courses, retail garden outlets, greenhouses, silviculture, wholesale nurseries and plant propagation.

    Not offered

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    Plumbing and Pipe Trades

    Foundation programsApprenticeship programs

    Plumbing and Pipe Trades Foundation

    Certificate - 30 weeks

    Prepare for entry-level employment and apprenticeships in plumbing, gasfitting, sprinklerfitting and steam/pipefitting.

    Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Foundation

    Certificate - 30 weeks

    Focuses on the first-year competencies that are common to all of the piping trades including common core, occupational core and refrigeration and air conditioning specialty modules.

    Pipe Trades Apprenticeships

    • Domestic/Commercial Gasfitter

      BC Certificate of Qualification - 10 weeks
    • Plumber

      Red Seal - 6 to 8 weeks
    • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic

      Red Seal - 6 to 10 weeks
    • Sprinkler Fitter

      Red Seal - 8 weeks
    • Steam/Pipefitter

      Red Seal - 6 to 8 weeks

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    Metal and Welding Trades

    If you have completed the Foundation program or have Welder Level C certification and want to advance your career with further training, learn more here.

    Welder Modular A, B and Welder Upgrading /Testing is available.

    Foundation programsApprenticeship programs

    Sheet Metal and Metal Fabrication Foundation

    Certificate - 30 weeks

    Opens doors to apprenticeships and careers in construction, shipbuilding and manufacturing.

    Welder Foundation

    Certificate - 28 weeks

    Conforming to industrial standards, practices and procedures, this competency-based program provides you with the skills you'll need to prosper in today's job market.

    Metal and Welding Apprenticeships

    • Metal Fabricator

      Red Seal - 6 or 7 weeks
    • Sheet Metal Worker

      Red Seal - 8 weeks
    • Welder

      Red Seal - 8 or 10 weeks

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    Trades initiatives

    海角直播 and funding to help women and youth get started with a career in the trades.