Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies
Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies
Cost: $1874.75
UFV’s Explore Trades Sampler program is ideal for students, young adults, or women wishing to learn practical skills, gain general employment certifications, and explore trades careers.
This program is a unique opportunity to explore a variety of trades—including Automotive Service, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing and Piping, and Welding—and to acquire basic skills that will prove fundamental if you decide to become a tradesperson. At the end of the program, you are certified in Forklift Truck, First Aid, and Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS), and you are ready to enter trade foundation training or seek an apprenticeship in the trade of your choice.
Learn more about Explore Trades Sampler.
Cotton coveralls and CSA-approved steel toed boots required.
Delivery method: In-person
Chilliwack —Trades and Technology Centre
Women in Trades cohort
March 23 - June 12, 2026 | CRN 20279
12-week program | Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
This cohort is open to women aged 15 years and above who identify as a cis- or transgender woman and are interested in exploring careers in the skilled trades.