Employment Training – Trades Helper

Employment Opportunities

This program is for people who want to work in entry level positions in Trades.

Some examples of jobs: baker’s helper, furnace cleaning helper, mechanic’s helper, plumber’s helper, salon helpers, painter assistant, electrician helper and welder’s helper.

Entry Requirements

CLB 4-6 (CLB levels and Mathematical requirements depend on career of interest).

This is an excellent program for those who have completed ESL and/or have reached satisfactory levels of LINC study.

Program Description

• 16 or 32 weeks
• Get Academic Upgrading in Essential Skills English, Math, and Computers.
• Study occupation specific modules to prepare for work experience
• Get training in:
  • Occupation Specific Vocabulary
  • Workplace language, Culture and Communications
  • Customer Service
  • Work Strategies
• Work experience placement – up to 6 weeks
• Job placement support from an Employment Specialist/Job Coach.
• Certificates in:
  • Standard First Aid
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)