Auto Service Tech
Months: 8
Start Date: September
Credits: 32
Location: NIC Campbell River
Entrance: Pass English 11, C Math 11
Recommended classes to take:
Auto, Metal, Electronics, Transportation Sampler
Electrical Foundation
Months: 6
Start Date: September & February
Credits: 24
Location: NIC Campbell River
Entrance: C+ English 11, C+ PREC11 or FOM11
Recommended classes to take:
Physic 11, Electronics, Skills EX, Construction Sampler
Heavy Mechanical
Months: 9
Start Date: September
Credits: 36
Location: NIC Campbell River
Entrance: Pass English 11 & Math 11
Recommend classes to take:
Auto, Metalwork, Electronics, Transportation Sampler
Welding
Months: 7
Start Date: September & February
Credits: 28
Location: NIC Campbell River
Entrance: Pass English 11 & Math 11
Recommended classes to take:
Metalwork, Drafting, Metal Trades Sampler
Auto Collision
Months: 5
Start Date: Semester 2
Credits: 20
Location: Local Shop/Online
Entrance: Pass English 11 & Math 11
Recommended classes to take:
Auto, Metal, Transportation or Metal Trades Sampler
epprentice Cook
Months: 5
Start Date: February
Credits: 20
Location: Local Restaurant/Isfeld/Online
Entrance: Pass English 11 & Math 11, Food Safe
Recommended classes to take:
Home- Ec courses or Cafeteria (Vanier)
Hair Dressing/Stylist
Months: 9
Start Date: September & February
Credits: 36
Location: NIC Campbell River
Entrance: Admission Interview & Grade 12
Recommended classes to take:
Business, art/graphics, Chem 11 (not mandatory)
Plumbing & Pipefitting
Months: 6
Start Date: February
Credits: 24
Location: NIC Comox Valley
Entrance: Pass English 11 & Math 11
Recommended classes to take:
Skills EX, Metal, Draft, Construction Trades Sampler
Aircraft Structures
Months: 10
Start Date: September
Credits: 40
Location: NIC Campbell River
Entrance: C+ English 11, C+ Math 11
Recommended classes to take:
Metal, Wood, Drafting
Carpentry Foundation
Months: 6
Start Date: February
Credits: 24
Location: NIC Courtenay
Entrance: Pass English 11, Math 11
Recommended classes to take:
Wood, Draft, Skills EX, Construction Trades Sampler
Electronics Core
Months: 10
Start Date: September
Credits: 40
Location: NIC Campbell River
Entrance: C+ English 11, C+ Math 11
Recommend:
Physic 11, Electronics, Skills EX, Construction Sampler
Metal Fabrication
Months: 6
Start Date: September
Credits: 24
Location: NIC Campbell River
Entrance: Pass English 11 & Math 11
Recommend:
Metalwork, Drafting, Metal Trades Sampler
Comox Valley Schools in partnership with North Island College, Camosun College, Keystone College, Vancouver Community College, and Vancouver Island University and the (Industry Training Authority (ITA) offers many Trade Sampler, Train in Trades and Work In Trades programs for our school aged students.
TRADES SAMPLERS are a great way for students in grade 11 and/or 12 to gain experience and sample a variety of trades before committing to a full Youth Train in Trades program at a post secondary institution. The following Trades Samplers are offered in Comox Valley schools;
- Construction Trades Sampler – G.P. Vanier Secondary
- Transportation Trades Sampler – G.P. Vanier Secondary
- Metal Mechanical Trades Sampler – Mark R. Isfeld Secondary
TRAIN IN TRADES PROGRAMS are full time programs offered by a Post Secondary Institution and follow the ITA’s curriculum. Typically, most students enter the Train in Trades programs in Semester 2 of their Grade 12 year. However, some motivated students that have planned accordingly may also enter the program in September of Grade 12 (ie take English 12 in Semester 2 of their grade 11 year). Entry at the beginning of Grade 12 is needed for certain programs such as; Aircraft Structures, Auto Service Technician, Electronics Core (with Electrical) and Heavy Mechanical Foundation as they are typically only offered with a September start.
Comox Valley Schools SPONSORS THE TUITION for these programs but does not cover any other fees. For full information about each program, please visit their individual pages.
The Ministry Of Education has changed it funding model and SD71 will NO LONGER BE ABLE TO SPONSOR students past Grade 12 by paying their tuition unless their is an exceptional circumstance that has been pre-approved by the Ministry of Education well in advance.
YOUTH WORK IN TRADES (WRK 11A, 11B, 12A, 12B) allows students to begin the process of apprenticeship while still in school. As an YWT student, you’ll “earn while you learn” and graduate from the YWT program with 16 high-school credits and 480 work-based training hours that count towards your trade credential. There is also the potential of a $1000 award.
Contact Murray Shold if you are currently working with a with a journey person who would be willing to work with you as an apprentice.
YOUTH WORK IN TRADES (WRK 11A, 11B, 12A, 12B) allows students to begin the process of apprenticeship while still in school. As an YWT student, you’ll “earn while you learn” and graduate from the YWT program with 16 high-school credits and 480 work-based training hours that count towards your trade credential. There is also the potential of a $1000 award.
Contact Murray Shold if you are currently working with a with a journey person who would be willing to work with you as an apprentice.