The UFV's trades programs are designed for domestic students with 20% theory and 80% practical training so you get the most practical experience in your trade.
Architectural drafting
During this 10-month program, you learn to prepare drawings of residential and commercial buildings that are used for construction and for obtaining building permits. You apply drafting and design techniques and learn to understand industry construction standards and building codes.
This program is specifically designed to prepare you for entry-level drafting positions in architecturally related fields which include architectural, civil or structural engineering offices as well as manufacturing, facility management and municipal services.
Autobody collision
This foundation program prepares you for entry into the automotive collision repair industry as well as the autobody paint industry. When you graduate, you leave with an Automotive Collision Repair Technician Level 1. From there, you're qualified to work as an apprentice in a variety of shops including: automotive repair, custom paint and body, and collision repair to earn your Level 2 and Level 3.
Automation & robotics
The UFV Automation and Robotics Technician diploma is designed to build on the knowledge you gained in the Electronics Technician Common Core program at UFV or elsewhere. When you graduate from UFV's Automation and Robotics Technician program, you will have the skills and confidence to build, maintain, calibrate and integrate automation and control systems.
Automotive service
The Automotive Service Technician field is both challenging and rewarding. The technology changes very rapidly, which makes for an interesting work environment. This certificate program gives you the entry-level skills necessary to get an advanced apprenticeship placement once you find an employer to sponsor you.
UFV offers all four levels of the Automotive Apprenticeship.
Carpentry
UFV’s Carpentry program will prepare you for entry into the carpentry trade. Once you successfully complete the program, you have the option of advanced placement in the Carpentry apprenticeship program where all four levels of the Carpentry Apprenticeship program are offered.
Culinary arts
The program trains aspiring cooks to work in all styles of kitchens; small family-style restaurants, large multinational hotels, or health care institutions. Upon successful completion of this program, you have the knowledge to write both the Professional Cook Level 1 and Professional Cook Level 2 Certificate qualification exams.
Electrician
The Construction Electrical certificate program covers the basic concepts of safety, code electrical construction and maintenance. This foundations program combines theory with practical experience for students who have never worked as an electrician before. As a graduate, you finish with your Electrician Construction Level 1 and are prepared to enter the trade as an apprentice.
UFV also offers Electrician Construction Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4.
Electronics
The Electronics Technician Certificate prepares you for a range of entry-level technical service positions through practical hands-on lab work, classroom-based lectures, group activities, reading assignments, and practice problems. Upon successful completion of UFV’s Electronics Technician program, students will be able to transfer to other post-secondary institutions offering specialty programs.
Heavy mechanical
The Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation certificate program teaches you how to service and repair commercial equipment such as trucks, crawler units, and farm tractors. Graduates are well prepared to enter the trade as apprentices. UFV offers all four levels of the Heavy Mechanical Trades Apprenticeship. Potential employers include the Agriculture industry, mining, oil fields, bus and transportation shops, logging companies, and trucking and heavy equipment/truck shops.
Cabinetmaking (Joinery)
UFV’s 34-week Joinery program prepares you for entry into trade and the provincial apprenticeship program. As a graduate, you can earn credit for Level 1 and Level 2 Joinery apprenticeship. Some industries you are equipped to work in include: joinery millwork, interior finishing and trimming, cabinet and furniture design, fine woodworking, ship building, and renovations.
Plumbing & piping
The Plumbing & Piping Technician certificate program helps you develop the intermediate and specialized skills required in the plumbing and piping industry. Upon successful completion, you are fully equipped with the Plumbing Apprenticeship Level 1 and can work to install and repair plumbing systems in residential, commercial and industrial buildings or to seek a position in other piping-related fields.
UFV also offers Plumbing Apprenticeship Level 2.
Welding
The Welding Foundation certificate program offers you the best basic training for entry-level employment in a broad variety of welding and steel fabrication. Graduates will be well prepared for a variety of job opportunities in metal-working industries such as aerospace, construction, energy production, transportation, manufacturing, agriculture, and more. Upon successful completing of the 34-week program, you have obtained the Welder Foundation technical training.
UFV also offers Welding B and A.