Trades Discovery for Women, Associate Certificate, Full-time

Program Overview

The Trades Discovery for Women program at BCIT provides hands-on training in various trades disciplines, including construction, mechanical, transportation, and manufacturing. Participants gain practical experience, industry certifications, and work experience, preparing them for entry-level positions in the trades or further training in technical programs. The program emphasizes a hands-on approach and is delivered by experienced instructors with expertise in their respective trades.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Trades Discovery for Women program is designed to provide participants with extensive access to the available trades and technical training at BCIT campuses. This highly practical and relevant training program prepares participants to successfully enter and complete trades/technical training or seek apprenticeship.

Objectives:

• Gain hands-on experience in approximately 15 different trades disciplines.
• Complete two weeks of unpaid work experience, partnering education with industry and the community.
• Obtain certifications in Lift Truck Operator (forklift training), Mental Health First Aid, Occupational First Aid Level One, and Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS).

Program Description:

• Students explore a variety of programs from the following sectors: Construction, Mechanical, Transportation, and Manufacturing.
• The program includes classroom instruction, hands-on training, and industry tours.
• Students are assessed through a combination of assignments, quizzes, tests, and practical demonstrations.

Outline:

Content:

• Forklift Operator Training
• Occupational First Aid Level One
• Blueprint Interpretation and Sketching
• Career Preparation
• Work Experience and Industry Tours
• Oxygen and Acetylene Equipment Use
• Trades-Specific Skills
• Applied Mathematics
• Safe Work Practices

Structure:

• Full-time, 16-week program
• Blended delivery: partly on campus and partly online
• Class hours: 0730-1400, Monday through Friday (with some exceptions)

Course Schedule:

| Course | Credits | |---|---| | Forklift Operator 1 - Inexperienced | 1.0 | | WorkSafeBC Occupational First Aid Level One | 0.5 | | Interpret and Sketch Blue Prints | 1.5 | | Career Preparation | 2.0 | | Work Experience - Industry Tours | 2.5 | | Use Oxygen and Acetylene Equipment | 2.0 | | Trades Specific Skills | 9.0 | | Applied Mathematics | 1.5 | | Apply Safe Work Practices | 1.5 |

Individual Modules with Descriptions:

• Forklift Operator 1 - Inexperienced: Provides theory and practical training in the operation of counterbalanced lift trucks.
• WorkSafeBC Occupational First Aid Level One: Covers essential first aid skills, including airway, breathing, and circulation management.
• Interpret and Sketch Blue Prints: Introduces students to blueprint interpretation and sketching techniques.
• Career Preparation: Guides students in developing job search portfolios and preparing for trade-specific job applications and interviews.
• Work Experience - Industry Tours: Provides students with hands-on experience in the workplace and exposure to industry trends and opportunities.
• Use Oxygen and Acetylene Equipment: Covers the safe operation of oxy-acetylene torches for heating, cutting, and welding.
• Trades Specific Skills: Offers hands-on training in various trades, including carpentry, welding, electrical, and automotive repair.
• Applied Mathematics: Reinforces basic mathematical concepts and their application in trade-related scenarios.
• Apply Safe Work Practices: Provides an overview of WorkSafeBC regulations and safety precautions in the workplace.

Assessment:

• Student learning is evaluated throughout the program.
• Passing grade for each course is 70% or S, depending on the grade mode of the individual course.
• Assessment methods include assignments, quizzes, tests, practical demonstrations, and work experience evaluations.

Teaching:

• The program is delivered by experienced instructors with expertise in their respective trades.
• Teaching methods include lectures, demonstrations, hands-on training, and industry tours.
• The program emphasizes a hands-on, practical approach to learning.

Careers:

• The program prepares students for entry-level positions in various trades, including:
• Construction: Carpenter, electrician, plumber, welder
• Mechanical: Automotive technician, machinist, millwright
• Transportation: Aircraft mechanic, heavy equipment operator, truck driver
• Manufacturing: Fabricator, machinist, production operator