Skilled Trades Supports
Do you want to get certified in Canada as a Carpenter, Plumber, Electrician or other construction trade? CFBC’s free services are here to help you.
Our team works one-on-one to support internationally educated workers and people who are new to Canada build a career in the construction trades.
We can help you:
- Find which construction trades match your interests and personality
- Show you where and how to find important information
- Understand how your previous experience or certification can be applied to your work in Canada
- Improve your English Language skills
- Help you prepare for certification exams
What we offer:
- One-on-one learning and study support
- English language assessments and support
- Trade matching assessments
- Online trade-specific English language courses
- Mock examinations to assess your skills and practice
- Webinars that explain how to get certified in Canada
- An Action Plan specifically for you
- And much more……
How to apply:
New to skilled trades
If you are interested in learning how to start a career in the skilled trades, but don’t know where to begin, start here:
Register for our webinar
Take this quiz
Find out which trades might be a good match for you.
Experienced or Internationally Certified in the skilled (construction) trades
If you already have experience, are certified in another country, or are currently working in a construction trade and want to start training or get certified in Canada:
Register for our webinar
Learn how certification works in B.C. and what steps you need to follow.
Exploring a new career path?
If you are unsure which career fits you, or want to see whether the skilled trades match your interests:
Complete this assessment
It gives you a detailed profile of your interests, behaviours, and personality, and matches you to skilled trades that fit you.
What is a skilled trade?
Canada trains skilled trades workers through a formal apprenticeship system, which includes:
- Work-based training (on-the-job learning) You work with a certified tradesperson and get paid while you learn.
- Technical or classroom training You learn theory, safety, and technical skills, and practice in a workshop at a college, university, or training center.
- Red Seal endorsement and certification Many trades offer a Red Seal which is accepted across provinces and territories. Having a Red Seal shows you meet Canadian standards.
- Options for experienced workers If you have years of experience, you may be eligible to challenge certification exams or level exams.
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