Youth Train in Trades is a dual credit program which means that high school students in Grades 11 and 12 can get to work on the Level 1 of technical trades training while still earning credit toward their high school graduation. Offered through British Columbia's Industry Training Authority (ITA), this pathway is the perfect way to learn more about an industry at a younger age. You could be working in your field, learning from experts and earning a paycheque - all before graduation.

Youth Train in Trades is a dual credit program which means that high school students in Grades 11 and 12 can get to work on the Level 1 of technical trades training while still earning credit toward their high school graduation. Offered through British Columbia's Industry Training Authority (ITA), this pathway is the perfect way to learn more about an industry at a younger age. You could be working in your field, learning from experts and earning a paycheque - all before graduation.

The Modular stream is for welders who do not have an employer sponsor and consists of the Foundation program (28 wks), the Welder B program (16 wks) and the Welder A program (8 wks). The Apprenticeship stream is for those who are indentured by an employer sponsor.  The apprenticeship consists of Levels 1, 2 and 3 technical training and a fourth level called Multi-Process Alloy Welding (MPAW).

Meld, attach, and affix pieces of metal together with precision and watch objects come to life in your hands. If this appeals to you, a career as a welder might be the right fit for you. Welders use flame cutting, brazing and air arcing equipment to fuse metals in all positions.

Meld, attach, and affix pieces of metal together with precision and watch objects come to life in your hands. College of the Rockies offers all levels of Welder technical training, including Modular A, Modular B, and MPAW.

Apprenticeship programs combine work-based training (typically 80-85%) and technical training (15-20%) taken in a classroom and shop setting.

This program prepares you for entry level positions as a plant operator. You'll gain knowledge and develop the skills required to operate, monitor and troubleshoot control equipment and processing units found in most industrial settings. You'll learn about industrial plant functionality and gain a critical understanding of plant systems, process fundamentals, and plant operations.

Students engage in a variety of classroom and shop activities. They learn principles of both trades in the classroom and then apply their knowledge in the shop where they fabricate, install and maintain industrial tools, machines and equipment to exacting standards of precision.

If you have an interest in planning, protecting land, resources and the environment, our interdisciplinary leading-edge Integrated Environmental Planning program is a great fit. You’ll acquire employment-ready skills to tackle this dynamic sector's challenges and master a range of applied environmental technologies.

Industrial mechanics, also known as millwrights, are equal parts electrician, machinist, mechanic, and plumber. Millwrights install, repair, overhaul, and maintain a variety of machines in addition to mechanical equipment like conveyor systems.