Aircraft Structural Technician

Aircraft Structural

Technician

airport
Aerospace Manufacturing Transportation & Transit
17-47
AthleticCollaborativeMathematicalPreciseTactile

Aircraft Structural Technicians select, measure, shear, cut, bend, form, heat, treat, seal, fabricate, fit, inspect, paint and refinish parts and components to drawing specifications. 

Aircraft Structural Technicians select, measure, shear, cut, bend, form, heat, treat, seal, fabricate, fit, inspect, paint and refinish parts and components to drawing specifications. They assemble parts and components and do sub-assemblies, using special jigs and fixtures. They also use special tools and tooling for installation of bolts, rivets, screws and special fasteners, and they install completed components in aircraft and inspect and verify the installation and operation of the components affected using test and measuring equipment as required.

3.00
4.00
Training Hours
6720
False

Note: Training Provider designation applications are not accepted at this time. For questions or support, please contact designation [at] skilledtradesbc.ca.

Program Updates

Effective March 31, 2012, SkilledTradesBC suspended a Certificate of Qualification for the Aircraft Structural Technician program. This credential is suspended during the review and re-structuring of the program. A Certificate of Apprenticeship will continue to be granted to qualified individuals who have successfully completed an Aircraft Structural Technician apprenticeship. Individuals that meet Transport Canada requirements have the option of pursuing AME-S licensing. 

For more information about Transport Canada licensing, please refer to the Transport Canada web site.

Program Information

Certification challenge only trade
1

Aircraft Maintenance Technician

Aircraft Maintenance

Technician

Aerospace Transportation & Transit Manufacturing
17-45
AthleticCollaborativeMathematicalPreciseTactile
  • How to interpret technical manuals, drawings and blueprints 
  • How to disassemble and reassemble aircraft 
  • How to remove and replace defective aircraft parts  
  • How to inspect aircraft and test aircraft systems  
  • How to document an aircraft’s maintenance history 

Aircraft Maintenance Technicians are professionals who understand the nuts and bolts of flight. They work with complex systems and use their methodical approach to maintain high safety standards.  

As an Aircraft Maintenance Technician, you’ll greatly enjoy mixing your love of aviation with the satisfaction you get from doing careful and thorough work—every day.  

You’ll work alongside other aircraft trade professionals in a hangar or repair shop, or on an assembly line. As you inspect, maintain and repair different types of aircraft, you’ll quickly learn what makes each unique. 

Training Hours
7200
False

Note: Training Provider designation applications are not accepted at this time. For questions or support, please contact designation [at] skilledtradesbc.ca.

Program Information

  • Critical thinking  
  • Aircraft maintenance and repairing 
  • Math and physics  
  • Aircraft systems (fuel, hydraulic, wing control) 
  • Structural materials and composites 
Certification challenge only trade
1

Transport Trailer Technician

Transport Trailer

Technician

Transportation & Transit Manufacturing
20-40
AnalyticalCoordinatedResourcefulSystematic
  • How to operate shop equipment including winches, cutting and welding equipment 
  • How to service and repair brake systems 
  • How to service hydraulic and electrical systems 
  • How to service frames, steering and suspension 
  • How to service HVAC systems and trailer components 

Transport Trailer Technicians are mechanical and resourceful tradespeople who enjoy fixing, building and maintaining the wide range of commercial trailers. 

As a Transport Trailer Technician, you’ll be comfortable working on high-value commercial trailers, taking charge to apply a systematic and analytical approach.  

You’ll regularly repair, rebuild and maintain these trailers, identifying solutions and the tools you need. You’ll quickly work your way through the many systems ensuring that every trailer you work on is safe and ready to hit the road.

14.00
2.00
Training Hours
3000
False

Program Updates

Harmonized Program Information AND RESOURCES

In effect starting April 1, 2024

Exam Information

And Resources

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Updates:

Information:

Updates:

  • January 2024: Program Update (IP Exams aligned to 2022 Red Seal Occupational Standards (RSOS)). A Comparative Analysis detailing changes between the 2013 NOA and 2022 RSOS can be found here.

Information:

Challenge a 
TRADE

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade

OR 

If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please refer to the application form on whether this trade qualifies.

  • Troubleshooting 
  • Critical thinking 
  • Monitoring and quality assurance 
  • Power and hand tool use  
  • Trailer system repair and maintenance 
Certification challenge only trade
1

To get certified, you will need to sign up for technical training at an approved training provider in addition to on-the-job training. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC for a comprehensive list of what programs are available in your trade at public and non-public schools. 

Electrician, Construction

Construction

electrician 

tradeworker
Construction Manufacturing Forestry Mining Maritime
17-40
AthleticCollaborativeMathematicalPreciseTactile
  • How to interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical code specifications 
  • How to pull wire through walls and floors  
  • How to splice, join and connect wires to fixtures 
  • How to install and repair electrical equipment 
  • How to test and repair faults in electrical systems  

Construction Electricians are tradespeople who keep the lights on. They put their minds and bodies to work, inspecting, testing, installing and replacing the electrical systems that run our world. 

As a Construction Electrician, you’ll know exactly how to deal with complex electrical systems in a wide range of settings.  

Your daily tasks will test your coordination and math skills, as you install, commission, test, maintain and service operating electrical systems and equipment.

You’re calm dealing with powerful systems and take pride in the sense of responsibility your work provides.

40.00
4.00
Training Hours
6000
True

Program Updates:

For more information on the Marine Endorsement please refer to the Marine Electrician - Endorsement Program page.

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  • January 2024: Program Update (IP Exams aligned to 2021 Red Seal Occupational Standard (RSOS)). A Comparative Analysis detailing changes between 2015 NOA and 2021 RSOS can be found here.)

Information:

Challenge the

TRade

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

OR

If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please refer to the application form on whether this trade qualifies.

  • Critical thinking 
  • Troubleshooting  
  • Judgement and decision-making 
  • Quality control analysis  
  • Installation and maintenance 
Certification challenge only trade
1

To get certified, you will need to sign up for technical training at an approved training provider in addition to on-the-job training. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC for a comprehensive list of what programs are available in your trade at public and non-public schools. 

For a list of all approved non-public training providers, visit this page.

Diesel Engine Mechanic

Diesel Engine 

Mechanic 

Oil and Gas Construction Maritime Transportation & Transit Manufacturing Forestry
24-49
AnalyticalCoordinatedResourcefulSystematic
  • How to use tools and shop equipment 
  • How to service and repair diesel engine systems 
  • How to service and repair brakes, frames, steering and suspension 
  • How to service and repair electrical systems and trailers 
  • How to service and repair air conditioning and accessories 

Diesel Engine Mechanics are systematic and resourceful professionals who enjoy analyzing diesel systems and ensuring every item is properly assessed and fixed—getting vehicles back on the road. 

As a Diesel Engine Mechanic, you’ll spend each day collaborating with team members and working with your hands as you inspect and repair vehicles.

You’ll enjoy mechanics and troubleshooting, which you’ll do a lot of as you not only handle routine repairs, but also interpret diagnostic testing and develop repair plans. You’ll also work on a wide range of vehicles, with no two issues ever the same.

18.00
2.00
Training Hours
3000
False

Program Updates

2024 Program Information

and Resources

In effect starting April 1, 2024

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Trade

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OR

If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please refer to the application form on whether this trade qualifies.

  • Critical thinking 
  • Vehicle systems repair 
  • Equipment maintenance 
  • Troubleshooting  
  • Systems monitoring   
Certification challenge only trade
1

To get certified, you will need to sign up for technical training at an approved training provider in addition to on-the-job training. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC for a comprehensive list of what programs are available in your trade at public and non-public schools. 

Carpenter

Carpenter

carpenter working in shop
Construction Oil and Gas Maritime Manufacturing Forestry Mining Transportation & Transit
19-37
AthleticCollaborativeMathematicalPreciseTactile
  • How to read blueprints and follow building codes 
  • How to use construction hand and power tools 
  • How to measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials on site 
  • How to build foundations, install floors, sub-flooring, walls and roofs 
  • How to install doors, stairs, moulding and hardware 

Carpenters build the world around us, from our homes, city centres, and more. They are collaborative and enjoy physical and precise work—as well as the reward of seeing their projects materialize. 

As a Carpenter, you’ll work on a wide range of projects, from furnishings to skyscrapers, mastering numerous materials. While you’re a builder, you’ll take satisfaction in the challenging physical and mathematical nature of the work.  

You can work for construction companies, in maintenance departments, or for yourself, often working as part of a team of trade professionals on the job site.  

28.00
4.00
Training Hours
6360
True

Program Updates:

  • February 2024: Carpenter Standardized Level Exams on-hold pending alignment to the 2024 Carpenter Program Outline and 2024 British Columbia Building Code. Please see this Program Update for details.

  • November 2022: For more information regarding transition, please see the Program Update

  • March 2023: OPSN-2022-015.1 (Revised Implementation Date)

  • November 2022: Program Update (Competency Migration Chart)

  • August 2022: OPSN 2022-015 (Updated Program Profile and Program Outline)

  • March 2022: All Current (pre-harmonized) levels have been phased out. Apprentices who have completed Current Level 2 (CL2) or Current Level 3 (CL3) and are interested in registering for Harmonized Level 3 (HL3) or Harmonized Level 4 (HL4) of training are asked to contact their Apprenticeship Advisor before registering to discuss potential gaps in their training. Please see the Transition Update or the Transition Plan for details. 

  • OPSN Archives

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In effect starting April 1, 2024

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AND RESOURCES

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Updates:

  • None

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  • February 2024: Program Update (IP Exams aligned to 2022 Red Seal Occupational Standards (RSOS)). A Comparative Analysis detailing changes between the 2013 NOA and 2022 RSOS can be found here

Information:

Harmonized (2016) Program Information

The documents below offer detailed information specific to the 2016 harmonized program.

Challenge the 

trade

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

OR

If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please refer to the application form on whether this trade qualifies.

  • Critical thinking and coordination  
  • Hand and power tool operation 
  • Construction site layout 
  • Formwork and framing 
  • Finishing materials  
Certification challenge only trade
1

To get certified, you will need to sign up for technical training at an approved training provider in addition to on-the-job training. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC for a comprehensive list of what programs are available in your trade at public and non-public schools. 

Cabinetmaker

Cabinetmaker

person measuring wood with measuring tape and pencil
Construction Maritime Manufacturing
18-32
AthleticCollaborativeMathematicalPreciseTactile
  • How to interpret architectural drawings  
  • How to use woodworking machines and hand tools  
  • How to build, repair and re-style wooden furniture, cabinets, and fixtures  
  • How to sand surfaces and apply veneer and stain  
  • How to calculate dimensions and estimate materials and costs  

Cabinetmakers, also known as Joiners, are creative builders who turn natural materials into finished products. They enjoy working with others to develop beautiful and functional furnishings.  

As a Cabinetmaker, you’ll draw on your math skills and creativity to develop products that are not only functional, but also reflect your signature style. You’ll enjoy the physical challenge of working with wood and becoming deeply familiar with the different materials and tools at your disposal.   

You might find yourself in a workshop alongside other Cabinetmakers, or on a construction site.

24.00
4.00
Training Hours
6480
False

Program Updates:

Harmonized Program

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In effect starting September 1, 2023

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  • To be implemented.

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Updates:

  • October 2023: Program Update (IP Exams aligned to 2021 Red Seal Occupational Standards (RSOS)). A Comparative Analysis detailing changes between the 2012 NOA and 2021 RSOS can be found here.

Information:

Program Information

Pre-Harmonization Program Information

Challenge the

trade

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

OR

If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please refer to the application form on whether this trade qualifies.

  • Active listening and monitoring 
  • Operating woodworking machines and hand tools 
  • Product assembly and construction 
  • Preparing cost estimates 
  • Finish application  
Certification challenge only trade
1

To get certified, you will need to sign up for technical training at an approved training provider in addition to on-the-job training. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC for a comprehensive list of what programs are available in your trade at public and non-public schools. 

Boilermaker

Boilermaker

Construction Oil and Gas Manufacturing Maritime Forestry
38-53
AthleticCollaborativeMathematicalPreciseTactile
  • How to read blueprints and specifications 
  • How to lay out and mark bending and cutting lines on plate and sheet steel  
  • How to set up heavy metal working machines 
  • How to fit and weld metal parts  
  • How to erect, install and repair boilers and other products  

Boilermakers are attentive and precise tradespeople who create and maintain the structures that heat, store and transfer essential resources. They possess a wide range of skills to fit a unique role. 

As a Boilermaker you’ll make, test and repair a wide range of items—from boilers to vessels, heat exchangers and other heavy-metal structures.  

You’ll bring a diverse skillset to each task, as you weld, fit, repair and install boilers and other products. This will require you to draw on your precise nature, strong math skills and creativity as you work out blueprints and specifications.  

15.00
3.00
Training Hours
4950
False

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This program does not have a Standardized Level Exam for Level 1.

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Challenge the

Trade

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

OR

If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please refer to the application form on whether this trade qualifies.

  • Critical thinking 
  • Problem solving 
  • Metal fabrication 
  • Boiler construction, installation and repairs 
  • Equipment operation 
Certification challenge only trade
1

To get certified, you will need to sign up for technical training at an approved training provider in addition to on-the-job training. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC for a comprehensive list of what programs are available in your trade at public and non-public schools. 

Baker

Baker

baker
Tourism & Hospitality Manufacturing
17-27
CreativeExpressivePreciseVisual
  • How to prepare doughs and batters 
  • How to decorate cakes and other treats 
  • How to ensure consistent quality across large quantities of baked goods 
  • How to operate large mixers, ovens and other small-scale industrial equipment 
  • How to order, organize and store food safely  

Bakers are creative individuals, who can follow and create a recipe—often on the spot. They take great pride in their hands-on, challenging work, which is on display every day for customers to enjoy. 

As a Baker, you’re a master of time management—fast and precise, able to produce baked goods under tight timelines. You’re also constantly multitasking, from receiving and measuring ingredients to preparing batters and doughs, baking and decorating. 

You might find yourself working with other Bakers in a retail or bakery, leading the baking at a hotel or restaurant, or running your own business.

12.00
3.00
Training Hours
5400
True

Program Updates:

Note: A VALID FOODSAFE Level 1 Certification or equivalent is a pre-requisite to challenge this certification.

Harmonized (2024) Program Information

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In effect starting September 1, 2024

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Updates:

  • March 2024: Standardized Level Exams will be deactivated on September 1, 2024, until Harmonized Standardized Level Exams are implemented.

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Updates:

  • March 2024: Standardized Level Exams will be deactivated on September 1, 2024, until Harmonized Standardized Level Exams are implemented.

Information:

Program Information

and Resources

Challenge the

trade

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

OR

If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please refer to the application form on whether this trade qualifies.

  • Monitoring and active learning 
  • Safe food storage and handling 
  • Merchandising, inventory, and sales  
  • Baked goods materials, principles and terminology 
  • Assembly, icing and decoration  
Certification challenge only trade
1

To get certified, you will need to sign up for technical training at an approved training provider in addition to on-the-job training. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC for a comprehensive list of what programs are available in your trade at public and non-public schools. 

Truck and Transport Mechanic

Truck and Transport

Mechanic

truck and transport mechanic
Transportation & Transit Manufacturing Mining
20-40
AnalyticalCoordinatedResourceful
  • How to inspect, diagnose and service highway buses and trucks 
  • How to repair vehicle systems related to fuel, brakes, steering and suspension, transmission, emission control and exhaust, and cooling and climate control 
  • How to use computerized diagnostic equipment to test vehicle performance 
  • How to perform preventative maintenance, including oil changes and tune-ups 

Truck and Transport Mechanics are systematic fixers who keep the many commercial transport trucks we see on our highways running safely and smoothly.  

As a Truck and Transport Mechanic, you’ll be immersed in your work—testing, fixing and maintaining highway trucks and buses.  

You’ll diagnose large vehicles to identify issues and flag areas for repair. You’ll work either indoors in a busy shop or outdoors in a range of environments. It's a career with time-sensitive work, as you ensure the safe operation of these vehicles. 

28.00
4.00
Training Hours
6360
True

Program Updates

Harmonized (2024) Program Information

and resources

In effect starting April 1, 2024

Exam Information

AND RESOURCES

Find exam-related information and resources under each menu item below.

Updates:

Information:

Updates:

  • None

Information:

Updates:

  • None

Information:

Updates:

  • November 2022: Updated Interprovincial Red Seal exams will be implemented on November 18, 2022. The exams are aligned to the 2015 National Occupational Analysis. For more details please see the program update.

Information:

Challenge the

TRADE

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

OR

If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please refer to the application form on whether this trade qualifies.

  • Troubleshooting and monitoring 
  • Cutting and welding equipment use 
  • Hydraulic, power and air brakes servicing 
  • Frames, steering and suspension diagnostics  
  • Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning repair 
Certification challenge only trade
1

To get certified, you will need to sign up for technical training at an approved training provider in addition to on-the-job training. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC for a comprehensive list of what programs are available in your trade at public and non-public schools.