This 12-week program trains individuals for employment as entry level trades helpers and skilled labourers in a number of trades careers in the construction industry. The program teaches foundation skills required to successfully learn on the job and provides opportunities for bridging into other foundation or apprenticeship programs.
Explore a hands-on orientation to various high demand, skilled trades. This tuition-free sampling of trades aimed to inspire women interested in pursing a career in the trades. Trades topics covered will very by location and may include: welding, joinery, automotive, culinary, carpentry and commercial & residential painting.
The Welder Foundation program is taught in a modular format, with practical and related knowledge modules. Once students are working in-industry, they can return for VIU’s apprenticeship Welding programs, which prepare them to achieve Red Seal certification.
The Welder Foundation program is taught in a modular format, with practical and related knowledge modules. Once students are working in-industry, they can return for VIU’s apprenticeship Welding programs, which prepare them to achieve Red Seal certification.
Conforming to industry standards, practices and procedures, the competency-based Welder Foundation program provides you with the skills you'll need to prosper in today's job market.
Learn a variety of welding techniques, layout and fabrication, basic metallurgy, drawing for welding and occupational skills.
Learn a variety of welding techniques and advance your skills and qualifications in the welding trade.
This program is designed to prepare students for careers related to the protection and management of Canada’s fisheries, wildlife, and parks resources. Students are assisting various natural resource law enforcement agencies in monitoring illegal activities within the central Vancouver Island area.
We focus on the management skills, rather than a policy orientation, with an emphasis on strategic planning, financial management, leadership, communication and negotiation. You will have the knowledge, skills and abilities you’ll need to enter the public administration field as a beginning practitioner.
Develop critical skills in public administration and governance including building relationships with diverse stakeholders and community groups. Through applied learning, you will experience different perspectives and objectives to consider issues in new and creative ways.