The
Trades Discovery for Women program has been designed to allow female
participants extensive access to the available trades and technical training at
BCIT Campuses.
These
highly practical and relevant training programs prepare participants to
successfully enter and complete trades/technical training or seek
apprenticeship.
Students
gain hands-on experience in approximately 15 different Trades disciplines. Some
examples of activities are: lay out and fabrication, general piping, framing,
welding, wiring and working on mechanical systems on automobiles, aircraft, and
heavy equipment.
The
program includes two weeks of unpaid work experience; partnering education with
industry and the community.
Students
will be trained and certified in the following:
·
HILTI Powder Actuated Tool
·
Lift Truck Operator (forklift
training)
·
WCB Occupational First Aid Level One
·
Workplace Hazardous Material
Information System (WHMIS)
Students
will explore a variety of Trades programs from the following sectors:
·
Construction
·
Mechanical
·
Transportation
·
Manufacturing
PROGRAM
LENGTH
16
weeks Full-Time
Associate Certificate
If interested, please come to the Career
Centre in Room 203