Apprenticeship Training

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Earn as you learn

Register with SkilledTrades BC, then combine on-the-job training with classroom learning as you work towards a BC Certification of Qualification or Red Seal Endorsement.

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Programs

Program Credential Tuition Length Start date(s)
Program name Auto Body and Collision Technician Apprentice Credential Apprenticeship Tuition Length Varies per level Start date(s)
Program name Automotive Refinishing Technician Apprentice Credential Apprenticeship Tuition Length Varies per level Start date(s)
Program name Construction Electrician Apprentice Credential Apprenticeship Tuition Length Varies per level Start date(s)
Program name Hairstylist Apprentice Credential Apprenticeship Tuition $1,257 Length Varies per level Start date(s)
Program name Automotive Glass Technician Apprentice Credential Apprenticeship Tuition Length 3 weeks Start date(s)
Program name Automotive Service Technician Apprentice Credential Apprenticeship Tuition Length 7-15 weeks Start date(s)
Program name Cook Apprentice Credential Apprenticeship Tuition Length 5 weeks per level Start date(s)
Program name Baker Apprentice Credential Apprenticeship Tuition Length 4 weeks per level Start date(s)

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Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.