The information below is intended to assist students with identifying and accessing supports during their training program and/or apprenticeship.

Student Learning Supports at post-secondary institutions
Students enrolled in a Youth TRAIN in Trades or Dual-Credit program may be entitled to learning supports available at their post-secondary institution. Please visit the sites below to learn more about what is available, how to access supports, and when to start building a Individual Accommodation Plan (IAP).

Most institutions require 4 to 8 weeks of advanced notice to start building an IAP. It is important to take action on this well before the start of a training program.

BCIT - Accessibility Services

Finishing Trades Institute - Please contact the institution directly via phone or email to discuss supports.

Langara College - Accessibility Services

UA Piping Industry College of BC - Please contact the institution directly via phone or email to discuss supports.

VCC - Disability Services

SkilledTradesBC Exam Accommodations
Some students may require accommodations or unique supports to be successful in their subject-level exams. To request an accommodation (e.g., extra time, use of a reader, use of a translator), you'll start by downloading a copy of the SkilledTradesBC Exam Application.

Click here to access instructions on requesting exam accommodations.

Click here to download a copy of the SkilledTradesBC Exam Application.

If you are taking your exam at BCIT, VCC, UAPIC, or FTI, we suggest taking the Exam Application to your instructor at least one month prior to the exam. You can also use this same form to request to rewrite your exam with or without accommodations.

For more information, please visit the SkilledTradesBC website to access information information about exams or to learn more about exam study supports.

SkilledTradesBC Personal Record Book
Students are encouraged to keep track of their progress in their trade and communicate with their supervising journeyperson and/or employer about how and when the competencies for each level of training will be learned.

Click the link below to download a copy of the Personal Record Book for your trade. If your trade is not listed here, please visit https://skilledtradesbc.ca/find-your-trade, enter the name of your trade, and scroll down to the 'Record Book' link.

• Automotive Collision Technician
• Automotive Refinishing Technician
• Automotive Service Technician
• Baker
• Cabinetmaker (Joiner)
• Carpenter
• Construction Electrician
• Hairstylist
• Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
• Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
• Millwright
• Motorcycle Technician
• Painter-Decorator
• Plumber
• Professional Cook
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic
• Sheet Metal Worker
• Sprinkler Fitter
• Welder

SkilledTradesBC Apprenticeship Advisors & Information
SkilledTradesBC offers an all-in-one portal to find important information that you may need during your apprenticeship.

The portal allows you to access apprenticeship information on the go and make requests and submissions within the platform. Apprentices can easily manage their apprenticeships and certification pathways while sponsors will be able to manage apprentices and submit hours all in one system online.

Access the SkilledTradesBC Portal here.

What can you do on the Portal?

• Edit your sponsor information
• Track your hours toward certification 
• Schedule an exam 
• See your exam results 
• Make requests to Customer Service
• Find the Apprenticeship Advisor in your region
• … and more!