The Youth Train in Trades (ACE-IT) programs provide students with the opportunity to earn graduation credits and training in their chosen industry. Students participate in post secondary / Apprenticeship Level 1 Technical Training. Students are registered as a trainee with the Industry Training Authority (ITA). Students participate in a combination of coursework and work experience leading to graduation and recognized industry certification. Students also acquire the job-ready skills necessary to entering the industry or pursuing further training in their industry. DISTRICT APPLICATION 2021
For more information contact Ms. Matsumura in Room C106 or Mr. Kwan in Room C105.
Auto Collision Repair Technician– VCC / Mon. -Thurs. / all day / Oct-June (8 months)
- Work in an autobody shop or a car dealership
- Autobody repair, repair/adjust and replace sheet metal, and allied parts of vehicles
- Video – What do you do in this trade?
- Labour Market Outlook
- ITA – Trade Information
Auto Refinishing Prep Technician – VCC / Mon. – Thurs. / all day / Feb. – June (5 months)
- Preparing vehicles for paint application, including masking, sanding & priming
- Estimate & calculate repair costs for clients
- Labour Market Outlook
- ITA – Trade Information
Auto Service Technician– Cariboo Hill / Day 1’s (1 year)
- Repair, adjust & replace mechanical or electrical parts of automobiles & trucks
- Labour Market Outlook
- ITA – Trade Information
Carpenter– Cariboo Hill / Day 1’s (1 year)
- Introduction to the construction industry
- Drawing and specification interpretation, material identification, framing
- Use of various hand tools, power tools, and shop machines
- Liam – A Moscrop Success Story, Video about the Trade.
- Labour Market Outlook
- ITA – Trade Information
Professional Cook– Burnaby Central / Mon – Fri / 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm (1 year)
- Entry-level certification leading to an apprenticeship in the culinary industry
- Food preparation, equipment operation, and basic food service skills
- ITA – Trade Information
Electrician (Construction)– Burnaby Mountain / Day 1’s (1 year)
- Install, construct, alter, repair, maintain, test, service, calibrate & operate related electrical and electronic systems.
- Ensure all electrical connections are safe & meet the Electrical Code
- Labour Market Outlook
- ITA – Trade Information
Hairstylist– Alpha (2 years) Year 1 on Day 1, Year 2 on Day 2
- Combination of theory and practical, hands-on experience
- At program end, students will be eligible to write the Certificate of Hairdressing Qualification exam, and if successful, will become a licensed Hairdresser
- Labour Market Outlook
- ITA – Trade Information
*Programs with Limited Enrollment Opportunities
Metal Fabricator
*Level 1– BCIT / full time / Feb. – July (6 months)
- High-end metal work, design and build (e.g. staircases, artwork, tables, railings, etc.)
- What does a Sheet Metal Worker do? BCIT Metal Fab Program
- Labour Market Outlook
- ITA – Trade Information
* Level 1– Finishing Trades Institute / full time / June-July (6 weeks)
- Learn how to select, prepare and apply paint and wall finishing
- Labour Market Outlook
- ITA – Trade Information
Plumber
* Plumbing Level 1– Annacis Island / full time / June & July (6 weeks)
- Offered in June of Gr. 12 year, after classes are finished, leads to Apprenticeship immediately
- Video – What do you do in this Trade?
- Labour Market Outlook
- ITA – Trade Information
Pipefitter * – Annacis Island / full time / June & July (6 weeks)
- Train in plumbing, piping and sprinkler fitting, first year of plumbing. Trades certification towards Apprenticeship
- Labour Market Outlook
- ITA – Trade Information