If you're in high school and interested in a career in trades, TASK will help you make an informed decision about which trade is the best fit for you.
Explore four trade areas: carpentry, electrical, metal trades and plumbing鈥攚hile gaining practical skills and certifications that all employers are looking for.聽You'll finish up with valuable work experience at a local job site.
What you'll learn
This full-time five-month program allows you to聽earn high school credit and a college credential at the same time, with tuition fees covered by your school district.
Through classroom and shop work, as well as visits to the 91快活林 trades facilities, you will learn safe work practices and work readiness skills, as well as how to identify and use basic tools and materials. You'll explore the differences between trades and learn about education and training pathways to reach your new career goals.
驰辞耻'濒濒听graduate with three certifications聽that demonstrate your understanding of workplace safety:
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
- Fall Arrest Protection
- Confined Space Entry
Getting started
You may apply for this program if you are currently in grade 11 or 12.
The TASK program will be聽offered in five locations聽simultaneously, from聽February to June. You may attend at any one of the locations, provided there is space available.
To apply, contact the career coordinator at the location you wish to attend. After submitting an application, you will be invited for an interview to ensure this program is a good fit for your goals and expectations.
驰辞耻谤听tuition will be paid by the respective school district, but you are responsible for the application fee and for purchasing personal safety gear and supplies.
Related programs
- Auto Tech聽dual-credit program for high school students
Locations
- SD 61, Victoria
尝辞肠补迟颈辞苍:听Lambrick Park Secondary - SD 62, Sooke
尝辞肠补迟颈辞苍蝉:听Royal Bay Secondary & Edward Milne Community School - SD 63, Saanich
尝辞肠补迟颈辞苍蝉:听Claremont Secondary & ILC - SD 64, Gulf Islands
尝辞肠补迟颈辞苍:听Gulf Islands Secondary School - SD 79, Cowichan Valley
尝辞肠补迟颈辞苍:听Frances Kelsey Secondary School
Speak to your school based Careers Coordinator for more information and applications
