Training Providers

The right fit:
Finding a training provider that works for you

There are many public and private training institutions in British Columbia that are designated by the Industry Training Authority to offer apprenticeship technical training and/or pre-apprenticeship Foundation Programs.  As an apprentice, it is up to you to:

» Know what technical training you must complete as part of your apprenticeship.
» Find and register with an institution that can provide the right training.
» Schedule your technical training at a time that is convenient to you and your employer.

Like students in other post-secondary programs, you are responsible for covering part of the cost of classroom instruction (although some employers may pay a portion, or all of these costs). Costs and program lengths vary from institution to institution. When looking into your options, consider not only tuition fees, but also other costs such as books and service fees.

Before you register at an institution or for a program that is not on this list, or for any training outside of British Columbia, please check with ITA Customer Service to make sure that the institution or program you have chosen is recognized by the ITA and that you will be able to receive credit.

Trades Training Schedules

The Trades Training Consortium of BC has a web site of BC Apprentice Training Schedules where you can find information about trade programs offered at public post-secondary institutions, and link to each institution's website. 

The BC Council on Admissions and Transfer has a web site called Education Planner where you can find admissions information about more than 1,500 programs at public post-secondary institutions, including foundation and apprenticeship programs, and links to each institution's website.

Approved trainer list 
Training Provider Designation
ITA Direct Access Manuals for Training Providers
Official Program Standards Notifications