Address: 2947 Rennison Rd, Courtenay
Phone: 250-334-2520
Times: Tuesday – Friday 9:00 to 3:00pm
Duration: 4 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, Welding and Concrete. Throughout the program(s) students will work towards certifications that are needed to work in the construction trades industry. ITA Trades
What students bring each day
- Lunch
- Appropriate dress for work (clothes you do not mind getting dirty)
- Positive attitude & work ethic
STEP ONE
Shop orientation, personal safety, tool safety & experience, basic electrical & carpentry, certifications and an introduction to concrete.
STEP TWO
Shop, tool/equipment safety & experience, electrical, construction framing, metal fabrication, certifications, concrete and an introduction to forklift.
Forklift certification, supervisor and management certification, various special projects in electrical, carpentry, metal fab or concrete.
Please visit your Careers Office for an application form. Once your have submitted it you will work with your Careers Coordinator to secure your dates.
Certifications
- WHMIS
- Ladder/ Scaffolding
- Fall Arrest
- Lockout
- Forklift
- Supervisor and Management Training
Additional Certifications Outside the Program
- First Aid (Standard & OFA Level 1)
- Ariel Scissor Lift Training
- Construction Safety Training
- Flagging