Women in Trades Training

CAMOSUN College

Training

In Victoria (Canada)

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Training

  • Level

    Intermediate

  • Location

    Victoria (Canada)

  • Duration

    12 Weeks

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The Women in Trades Training (WITT) initiative is part of a long-term strategy to match women's skills to the needs of BC's workplace. Funding for the Women in Trades Training initiative is provided through the Canada–British Columbia Workforce Development Agreement.

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Location

Start date

Victoria (Canada)
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Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

WITT is open to women with various backgrounds and skill levels who are looking for a career within the trades. Camosun, through our Women in Trades Training office, offers two different sponsorship avenues:

Trades Skills Foundation (TSF) for Women programs, and/or
Foundation sponsorship into one of Camosun's skilled Trades Foundation/pre-apprenticeship programs

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Subjects

  • Women
  • Trades
  • Trades core
  • Foundations certificate
  • Training

Course programme

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

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.

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.

Women in Trades Training

Price on request