Location: ​Sandwick Continuing Education School 
Electrical

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

What is STEP?

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.

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Students may also take advantage of attaining thier Forklift certificate. This takes place over two half days with additioanl time to practice if desired.

Please complete the application form, on the right, and submit to your Career Office and they will support you securing your dates.
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.

Forklift Application

NEW Sandwick Application

WHIMIS Application

  • WHMIS
  • Ladder/ Scaffolding
  • Fall Arrest
  • Forklift
  • Supervisor and Management Training
  • First Aid (Standard & OFA Level 1)
  • Ariel Scissor Lift Training
  • Construction Safety Training
  • Food Safe