Apprenticeship

NIC offers full levels of apprenticeship training for you to earn your Red Seal. All NIC apprenticeship programs follow the criteria set by SkilledTradesBC to ensure your trade qualifications meet current industry standards.

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The NIC Advantage

  • Harmonized curriculum allows for easy transferability
  • Trades classes capped at 16 students
  • New workshops at NIC’s Campbell River campus
  • Industry-connected faculty
  • Significant hands-on-experience

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Faculty Profiles

Eric Hardin
Instructor, Continuing Education, Trades & Apprenticeships

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Financial Support Apprenticeship Funding

Learn about specific funding available for students enrolled in trades training

Department News

NIC electrical apprenticeship students receive training session at Campbell River Airport

Fourth-level NIC electrical apprenticeship students got a close-up look at airport lighting systems, thanks to a tour and training session at Campbell River Airport earlier this month.

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Having my Red Seal has really made a difference. It makes you more employable, it gives you mobility and it can also lead to other opportunities. The ticket just gives you so many more options.

John Crockford
NIC Carpentry graduate and Red Seal carpenter