
Address: 2947 Rennison Rd, Courtenay
Phone: 250-334-2520
Times: Monday – Thursday 9:00 to 2:45pm
Duration: 6 weeks (1 day per week)
Cost: Free
STEP is a program that introduces students to the construction trades industry through hands on experiences in a realistic work environment. Students will gain experience in various construction trades industries such as: Electrical, Carpentry, Cooking, Welding and Concrete. Throughout the program(s) students will work towards certifications that are needed to work in the construction trades industry Skills Ready BC
What students bring each day
- Lunch
- Appropriate dress for work (clothes you do not mind getting dirty)
- Positive attitude & work ethic
Students will attend the program and gain skills and knowledge from 5 different trades that they can take with them into thier place of work and/or use to help guide them with thier next steps in their educational pathway.
After STEP, students can choose to apply to a Sampler Program or explore Youth Train in Trades options at North Island College.
ForkLift
Students may also take advantage of attaining thier Forklift certificate. This takes place over two half days with additioanl time to practice if desired.
WHIMIS
Twice a year students may sign up to attend Sandwick school to attain their WHIMIS certification. Students register at their home school in the Careers departmen. Studnets will be provided with two afternoon sessions, 1:00pm- 3:00pm where they will attend Sandwick School and gain a WHIMIS certificate if they have learned the materials and pass the exam. Students can collaborate with the careers staff at Sandwick if additional time is required.
Please visit your Careers Office for a WHIMIS, Forklift and/or STEP application form. Once your have submitted it you will work with your Careers Coordinator to secure your dates.
Certifications
- WHMIS
- Ladder/ Scaffolding
- Fall Arrest
- Forklift
- Supervisor and Management Training
Additional Certifications Outside the Program
- First Aid (Standard & OFA Level 1)
- Ariel Scissor Lift Training
- Construction Safety Training
- Food Safe