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Apprentice, Foundation, Youth and other Non-Apprentice intake schedules starting out to March 31, 2018 have just been released. Please use the schedules' mail icon to contact the institution directly about registration information. Note that dates and other information are subject to change.

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Foundation Training

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Foundation training programs provide trainees with the basic knowledge and skills needed for entry into a particular occupation. They are typically conducted in a classroom or shop setting, and do not involve any significant work-based training component. As a result, trainees do not require an employer/sponsor to participate.

Full time Foundation programs can vary from 13 weeks to 10 months in duration. Students will receive credit for the first level (some trades have 2 levels) of apprenticeship training in the specific field by the Industry Training Authority once they have successfully completed the Foundation program.

Program Name Red Seal
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Go
Automotive Refinishing Prep. Technician Go
Automotive Refinishing Technician Red Seal Designated Go
Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Designated Go
Baker Red Seal Designated Go
Cabinet Maker (Joiner) Red Seal Designated Go
Carpenter Red Seal Designated Go
Construction Boilermaker Red Seal Designated Go
Electrician Red Seal Designated Go
Electronics Technician Core Go
Hairstylist Red Seal Designated Go
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician (New Format) Red Seal Designated Go
Horticulture Technician Go
Industrial Instrument Mechanic Red Seal Designated Go
Ironworker (Generalist) Red Seal Designated Go
Machinist Red Seal Designated Go
Meat Cutter Go
Metal Fabricator (Fitter) Red Seal Designated Go
Millwright (Industrial Mechanic) Red Seal Designated Go
Motor Vehicle Body Repairer Red Seal Designated Go
Motorcycle Mechanic/Outdoor Power Equip. Red Seal Designated Go
Parts and Warehousing (1, 2 & 3) Red Seal Designated Go
Plumber Red Seal Designated Go
Plumber/Sprinkler/Gas/Steamfitter Go
Recreation Vehicle Service Technician Red Seal Designated Go
Refrigeration Mechanic Red Seal Designated Go
Road Builder & Heavy Construction Go
Security System Installer Go
Sheet Metal Worker Red Seal Designated Go
Timber Framing Go
Trades Discovery Go
Welder Foundation Red Seal Designated Go
Welder Upgrading Go
Wind Turbine Maintenance Go

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