Trades and Technical

From construction to resource trades to culinary arts, you’ll learn from expert faculty in modern, well-equipped shops as you develop the nationally-recognized skills employers are looking for.

Trades and Technical Programs

Aircraft Structures Technician (AME-S)
Automotive Service Technician Foundation Harmonized Certificate
Carpentry Foundation Harmonized Certificate
Electrician Foundation Harmonized Certificate
Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation Certificate
Plumbing and Piping Trades Foundation Harmonized Certificate
Welder Foundation Harmonized Certificate
Furniture Design and Joinery Certificate
Parts and Warehousing Person Foundation Certificate
Motor Sport and Power Equipment Technician Foundation Certificate
Automotive Collision and Refinishing Technician Foundation Harmonized
Fabricator-Welder Foundation Harmonized
Trades Sampler Plus Micro-credential
Instrumentation and Electrical Automation Technician Diploma
Drone to Map GIS Micro-credential
EOS Arrow GPS and Field Maps Micro-credential
Fundamentals of Forest Operations Micro-credential
Fundamentals of GIS Micro-credential
Introduction to Natural Resource Management Micro-credential
Natural Resource Field Safety Micro-credential
Natural Resource Technology and Data Management Micro-credential
Principles of Ecological Monitoring Micro-credential
Timber Cruising I – Micro-credential
Timber Cruising II – Micro-credential

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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Apprenticeship FundingInternational Applicants

Faculty Profiles

David Johns, Faculty
Electrical, Piping, Wood Trades

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Youth Train in Trades

Start your trades career in high school with Youth Train in Trades.

Financial Support Apprenticeship Funding

Learn about specific funding available for students enrolled in trades training

Apprenticeship Training

Ready to continue your apprenticeship training? See NIC’s Apprenticeship Programs.

Department News

NIC’s Metal Fabrication program returns to Campbell River

Metal workers can expand their skills, thanks to a new metal fabrication program starting this fall in Campbell River.

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The knowledge and skills I received from NIC was second to none. It gave me instant employability, an insight into the diverse aquaculture industry along with the skills I apply each and everyday.

Stephan Valen
NIC Aquaculture Technician graduate