Information sessions

Trades @ Camosun

Information sessions are held at 7:30pm on the third Thursday of each month in the Campus Centre, Rm 124, 1st Floor, Interurban Campus (map).

Please note that everyone is welcome to attend! The Trades information session often coincides with the College-wide Information Sessions.

Trades Foundation programs

Automotive Service Technician
Carpentry
Electrical
Fine Furniture / Joinery
Heavy Duty / Commercial Transport Mechanic Repair
Plumbing, Pipe and Refrigeration Trades
Professional Cook Training
Sheet Metal and Metal Fabrication
Welding

Info session overview

brief overview of the training
admission requirements and procedures
costs and student loans
duration of the programs
employment prospects
upgrading to meet entrance requirements
answers to any questions you have

For more information call the Trades Information Line at 250–370–3810.

Next steps

Apply—online, download an application form or apply in- person at either Interurban or Lansdowne Campus.
Submit your completed application with $36.41 non-refundable application fee and proof of admission requirements.

Applicants in all programs are offered seats on a first come, first qualified basis. If you have further questions with respect to the admission process, contact us at 250–370–3550.

More info

If you need specific information on one of our programs, please do not hesitate to contact the Department Chair or Program Leader listed below:

Program Name	Start Dates	Duration	Program Leader	Phone No.
Automotive Service Technician	March, September	30 weeks	Kyle Broad	250-370-3811
Carpentry	January, April July, October	25 weeks	Al Van Akker	250-370-3802
Professional Cook	January, April, September	28 weeks	Gilbert Noussitou	250-370-3778
Electrical	1st Monday each month	25 weeks*	Ken Holland	250-370-3772
Fine Furniture - Joinery	September	40 weeks	Cam Russell	250-370-3803
Heavy Duty Mechanic/ Commercial Transport Mechanic	September	40 weeks	Keith McKay	250-370-3793
Horticulture	July	40 weeks	Dale Toronitz	250-391-2544
Plumbing, Pipe & Refrigeration Trades	January, April, July, October	36 weeks*	Rod Lidstone	250-370-3790
Sheet Metal & Metal Fabrication	August or September	30 weeks	Ken MacDonald	250-370-3844
Welding C level	1st Monday each month	28 weeks*	Lou Bonin	250-370-3785

* indicates average time. These courses are self-paced. Each student advances at their own speed.