Overview
British Columbia’s skilled trades system involves many people and organizations. Here’s how the key players work together:
The Industry Training Authority (ITA) is responsible for leading and coordinating the skilled trades training and credentialing system for the province. ITA provides strategic leadership, policy support and customer services to help apprentices, employers and industry. ITA sets program standards, maintains credential records and issues the highly regarded Interprovincial Red Seal and B.C. Certificate of Qualifications (C of Q) credentials.
Find out more about Who’s Who in B.C.’s apprenticeship system.
Pan-Canadian Harmonization Initiative
The Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA) is responsible for the Red Seal Program, which develops common interprovincial standards and examinations. The CCDA is undertaking the Harmonization Initiative in 30 Red Seal trades by 2020. British Columbia is an active participant in this initiative.
Top In-Demand Trades
Thousands of job openings are expected in the skilled trades in coming years with high employment
Apprenticeship Advisors
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Training Providers
Training Providers are the public and private colleges and schools offering technical training to support trade programs. ITA contracts with Recognized Training Providers to offer courses at locations around the province.