Women in Trades Training

Note Days/times/location are subject to change with adequate notice.

Construction focus

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.

Note Due to COVID-19 the delivery of the program will be moved to a blended format with theory work being completed online. For up to date information please contact the program coordinator TDSP@camosun.ca

Limited seats available.

Start date TBD

Length 12-weeks of hands on training, safety training, upgrading and job readiness.

Location Camosun College, Interurban Campus

Credential Certificate in Trades Skills Foundation (CORE), Construction

 

Marine focus

This 12-week program trains individuals for employment as entry level trades helpers and skilled labourers in a number of trades careers in the marine industry. The program teaches foundation skills required to successfully learn on the job and provides opportunities for bridging into other foundation or apprenticeship programs.

Limited seats available.

Start date TBD

Length 12 weeks of hands on training, safety training, upgrading and job readiness.

Location Camosun College, Interurban Campus

Credential Certificate in Trades Skills Foundation (CORE), Marine

More info Download program poster 

 

Foundation Training

Camosun Women in Trades Training offers sponsorship for eligible and selected women in their pursuit of becoming a tradesperson by supporting Foundation training at the college.

To apply for WITT sponsorship for Foundation programming at Camosun College, applicants must have the prerequisites for that particular program. Check the Admission Requirements tab for any of Camosun's Trades Foundation programs (pre-apprentice programs) and their respective prerequisites.

Women in Trades Training Foundation sponsorships may include full tuition, textbooks, and personal protective equipment (PPE) where applicable

WITT might be right for you if you are:

• A Canadian citizen, permanent resident or protected person (under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, S.C. 2001, c. 27) legally entitled to work in Canada;
• Living in British Columbia
• Not a full-time student (not enrolled in high school or post-secondary training)
• Not actively participating in another provincially or federally funded labour market program, and 
• whose employment status is:
  1. Unemployed, or working less than 20 hours per week, or
  2. Precariously employed. Precarious employment is defined as:
     • is working in unstable or unsustainable employment (including self-employment) as evidenced by:
       • irregular hours of work (such as casual labour or on-call work);
       • unreliable remuneration (such as piece-work or commission); and/or
       • earnings that cannot support an individual or their family;
     • is working, but has a total employment (including self-employment) income that is below the market basket measures;
     • is working in an industry or occupation that is likely to be replaced by technology or automation in the near future;
     • is working in an occupation or profession that is clearly lower than their skills or qualifications and that provides no imminent prospect of advancement; or
     • has Just Cause for leaving their current employment.