Auto Service Technician

This Foundation program covers general automotive practices, fuel and electrical/electronic systems, engine performance and repair. In only 30 weeks, you will graduate with the skills and knowledge that make you highly employable within many areas of the automotive industry, including lube technician, tire repair technician, brake & muffler installer, parts person, and a broad range of other positions.

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As a graduate of this program, you’ll be ready to start your future employment with credit for 450 hours toward the 1,500 hours required for a Level 1 AST apprenticeship.

For more information or to apply, drop by the Career Centre and discuss your options with Ms.Cielen or Ms. Condie.

Carpentry Foundation

The most constructive career choice you can make.

Can’t stand the thought of a desk job? Like to work with your hands? The Camosun Carpentry Foundation program will teach you the skills and knowledge necessary to get started as a carpenter and build a solid future for yourself and your community.

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In the Carpentry Foundation program, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge necessary for initial entry into the Carpentry trade. You’ll learn about site layout, footings and foundations, and wood frame construction. Current best practices for environmental sustainability are emphasized.

You’ll be exposed to on-the-job conditions so be prepared to work outdoors regardless of the weather.

This is a 6-month full-time course at Camosun’s Interurban Campus

For more information or to apply drop by the Career Centre and discuss your options with Ms.Cielen  or Ms. Condie.

Gain confidence

If you’re interested in a high demand and exciting career as an electrician, Camosun’s Electrical Foundation program will give you the basics for entry-level employment and apprenticeships.

Electrical

Start your career as an Electrician

The 24-week Electrical Foundation program at the Interurban campus combines theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical experience to prepare you for initial entry into the electrical trade. After earning the foundation certificate, you will be well-prepared to begin an apprenticeship, where you will continue your hands-on learning, working side-by-side with an electrical journeyman to install, maintain, design and upgrade a wide variety of electrical systems.

There are limitless possibilities as electrical work includes commercial and residential wiring systems, heating, lighting, and power distribution systems, electrical and alternate (green) energy generating equipment, alarm and data systems, and industrial systems.

For more information or to apply drop by the Career Centre and discuss your options with Ms. Cielen or Ms. Condie.

Fine Furniture/Joinery Trades

The Fine Furniture/Joinery program is a full-time, 10-month program offered at the Interurban campus, starting in September each year. Classroom theory is combined with intensive hands-on experience, so you can develop relevant skills and knowledge for employment. At the end of the program, each student will design and build a final project that will be showcased in a public gallery. This is a 10-month full-time course at Camosun’s Interurban campus

For more information or to apply drop by the Career Centre and discuss your options with Ms. Cielen or Ms. Condie.

Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation 

Fundamental training

Big equipment is expensive and downtime is even more expensive. Skilled mechanics are in constant demand to keep these essential vehicles in top running order for the construction, transportation, mining and forestry industries.

Upon successful completion of the Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation program, you’ll possess the full range of basic knowledge of the Heavy Duty, Truck and Transport, Diesel Engine, and Transport Trailer trades.

Upon completion of the foundation program, you will have completed the technical in-school training related to Level 1 apprenticeship in the particular trade. You will possess the abilities and skills required to safely adjust, maintain, and operate the equipment or vehicles related to these trades at a Level 1 apprentice.

Camosun’s 39-week full-time Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation program will give you the skills and theory you’ll need to enter the trade.

For more information or to apply drop by the Career Centre and discuss your options with Ms. Cielen or Ms. Condie.

Horticulture Technician

Get outside

The Horticulture Technician program starts every July. By the end of April, you’ll have your certificate and lots of job-ready skills. Just in time for the industry’s busy season!

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This full time 10 month program is offered through Camosun College, with classes held at the campus of Royal Roads University starting in July of each year. You’ll have two work experience terms during the first two weeks of October, and upon completion of classes during the first two weeks of April.

Employment opportunities

The Horticulture Technician program will provide you with a wide range of employment opportunities in the horticulture industry including landscaping, landscape maintenance, parks, golf courses, retail garden outlets, greenhouses, silviculture, wholesale nurseries and plant propagation.

You’ll gain advanced skills and knowledge in botany, greenhouse management, landscape design and business practices for self-employment.

For more information or to apply drop by the Career Centre and discuss your options with Ms. Cielen or Ms. Condie.

Plumbing & Pipe Trades Foundation 

Fundamental Training

The Plumbing & Pipe Trades Foundation program blends in-class theory with hands-on practical skills training to prepare graduates for entry level employment and apprenticeships.

In the Plumbing & Pipe Trades Foundation program, you’ll develop skills and knowledge necessary for initial entry into the plumbing & pipe trades. You’ll focus on the first–year apprentice competencies that are common to all of the piping trades, working through common core, and plumbing and pipe trades specialty modules.

You’ll be exposed to on-the-job conditions so come prepared to work in a number of different simulations and environments. Practical projects will usually be done on-site either at the college or in cooperation with local industry.

Over 30 weeks you will follow a modular training system that begins by developing a wide variety of basic skills, and builds on these to develop specialized skills required by industry and related fields including irrigation, wastewater treatment, municipal services, solar system installations, well pump installation and plumbing wholesale supply.

For more information or to apply drop by the Career Centre and discuss your options with Ms. Cielen or Ms. Condie.

Professional Cook

Turn your passion for food into an exciting career!

Camosun Culinary Arts offers one of the most successful Professional Cook Red Seal Endorsement (RSE) programs in Canada. COOK is a designated Red Seal trade credential; apprenticeship training is recognized across Canada and around the world.

offered with intakes in September, January and April and the Professional Cook 2 (PRCO-402) program is offered with intakes in September and January. Both programs are offered at the Interurban campus.

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PRCO-401 is 28 weeks long, and upon successful completion, you’ll be awarded the equivalent of technical training for PRCO-401 apprenticeship. PRCO-402 is offered over 14 weeks and upon completion, you will receive the PRCO-402 technical training certificate and apprenticeship training. As a Professional Cook student, you will be automatically registered with the Industry Training Authority (ITA).

For more information or to apply drop by the Career Centre and discuss your options with Ms. Cielen or Ms. Condie.

Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic Foundations

The future, today!

The Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Mechanic Trades Foundation program focuses on first-year competencies that are common to all of the piping trades. You’ll work through common core and refrigeration & air conditioning specialty modules.

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For more information or to apply drop by the Career Centre and discuss your options with Ms.Cielen or Ms. Condie.

Sheet Metal & Metal Fabrication Foundation

Fundamental training

The Sheet Metal & Metal Fabrication Foundation program opens doors to apprenticeships and careers in construction, shipbuilding and manufacturing.

n only 30 weeks, you will graduate with the skills and knowledge that will make you highly employable within many areas of the metal trades industry.

You will learn sheet metal skills for HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning), custom precision sheet metal fabrication, architectural sheet metal, and metal fabrication. This 30 Week full-time program is held at Camosun’s Interurban campus

For more information or to apply drop by the Career Centre and discuss your options with Ms. Cielen or Ms. Condie.

Welding

For more information or to apply drop by the Career Centre and discuss your options with Ms. Cielen or Ms. Condie.