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Apprentice, Foundation, Youth and other Non-Apprentice intake schedules starting out to March 31, 2020 are shown. New schedules have just been released for intakes starting between April 1, 2019 and March 31, 2020. Note, these intakes are subject to change and additional intakes are yet to be added to some Trades. Please use the schedules' mail icon to contact the institution directly about registration information.

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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
Boilermaker Red Seal Designated Go
Cabinet Maker (Joiner) Red Seal Designated Go
Carpenter Red Seal Designated Go
Cook, Professional (Institution Entry) Red Seal Designated Go
Diesel Engine Mechanic Go
Electrician Red Seal Designated Go
Electronics Technician Core Go
Hairstylist Red Seal Designated Go
Heavy Duty Equipment Technician Red Seal Designated Go
Horticulture Technician Go
Industrial Automation 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
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
Trades Discovery Go
Transport Trailer Technician Red Seal Designated Go
Truck and Transport Mechanic Red Seal Designated Go
Welder Foundation Red Seal Designated Go
Welder Upgrading Go

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