Skilled Trades Supports
Do you want to get certified in Canada as a Carpenter, Plumber, Electrician or other construction trade? CFBC’s free services are here to help you.
Our team works one-on-one to support internationally educated workers and people who are new to Canada build a career in the construction trades.
We can help you:
- Find which construction trades match your interests and personality
- Show you where and how to find important information
- Understand how your previous experience or certification can be applied to your work in Canada
- Improve your English Language skills
- Help you prepare for certification exams
What we offer:
- One-on-one learning and study support
- English language assessments and support
- Trade matching assessments
- Online trade-specific English language courses
- Mock examinations to assess your skills and practice
- Webinars that explain how to get certified in Canada
- An Action Plan specifically for you
- And much more……
How to apply:
New to skilled trades
If you are interested in learning how to start a career in the skilled trades, but don’t know where to begin, start here:
Register for our webinar
Take this quiz
Find out which trades might be a good match for you.
Experienced or Internationally Certified in the skilled (construction) trades
If you already have experience, are certified in another country, or are currently working in a construction trade and want to start training or get certified in Canada:
Register for our webinar
Learn how certification works in B.C. and what steps you need to follow.
Exploring a new career path?
If you are unsure which career fits you, or want to see whether the skilled trades match your interests:
Complete this assessment
It gives you a detailed profile of your interests, behaviours, and personality, and matches you to skilled trades that fit you.
What is a Skilled Trade?
Canada trains skilled trades workers through a formal apprenticeship system, which includes:
Work-based training (on-the-job learning) You work with a certified tradesperson and get paid while you learn.
Technical or classroom training You learn theory, safety, and technical skills, and practice in a workshop at a college, university, or training center.
Red Seal endorsement and certification Many trades offer a Red Seal which is accepted across provinces and territories. Having a Red Seal shows you meet Canadian standards.
- Options for experienced workers If you have years of experience, you may be eligible to challenge certification exams or level exams.
To learn more about the different skilled trades in BC, visit:
Start Your Skilled Trades Journey
No matter your background, we’ll help you move forward. Register for a webinar today and take the next step toward building your future in BC’s skilled trades.