Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies
Discover a career in trades, from carpenter to heavy mechanical technician to welder, and more. Choose from over 20 foundation and apprenticeship programs ranging from a few months to several years.
Whether you want to maximize your employability with an interprovincial Red Seal certification or gain foundational knowledge in a field, our hands-on, industry-based programs will prepare you for in-demand careers in the trades.
FT = Full-time
PT = Part-time
= Program recognized as a Red Seal Trade
Foundation vs. apprenticeship: what's the difference?
A foundation program provides you with the basic knowledge and skills required to enter a particular trade. Apprenticeship training allows you to combine paid work experience with technical training in the classroom or shop setting.
Learn more about foundation vs. apprenticeship & other pathways to trades »
| Programs | Format | Credential | Red Seal Trade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural drafting | FT | Certificate | No |
| Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing Foundation | FT | Certificate | Yes |
| Automotive Service Technician Foundation | FT | Certificate | Yes |
| Automotive Service Technician Apprenticeship | FT | Certificate | Yes |
| Building Service Worker | PT | Statement of completion | No |
| Carpentry Foundation | FT | Certificate | Yes |
| Carpentry Apprenticeship | FT | Certificate | Yes |
| Electrical Foundation | FT | Certificate | Yes |
| Electrical Apprenticeship | FT | Certificate | Yes |
| Floral Design | PT | Certificate | No |
| Heavy Mechanical Foundation | FT | Certificate | Yes |
| Heavy Mechanical Apprenticeship | FT | Certificate | Yes |
| Professional Cook Apprenticeship | FT | Certificate | Yes |
| Plumbing Foundation | FT | Certificate | Yes |
| Plumbing Apprenticeship | FT | Certificate | Yes |
| Cabinetmaking (Joinery) Foundation | FT | Certificate | Yes |
| Welding Foundation | FT | Certificate | Yes |
| Welding Apprenticeship | FT | Certificate | Yes |
| Explore Trades | FT | Statement of completion | No |
| Stó:lō Aboriginal Skills Employment Training (SASET) Culinary Arts program Pre-apprenticeship | FT | Statement of completion | No |
| Power Line Technician Pre-apprenticeship | FT | Statement of completion | No |
Choose from a large selection of part-time and full-time courses to try your hand at a specific trade, upgrade your current skills, or just explore new interests.
Offered through the Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies, these courses are ideal if you want to take classes for professional advancement or personal enrichment. While not all courses qualify for university credits, many of them are recognized by employers.