What is Youth Trades Sampler?
Trades Sampler is an academy-style program where students get the opportunity to sample 5 different trades while attending Selkirk College’s trades campus. Electrical, Welding, Millwright/Machinist, Carpentry, Metal Fabrication and Heavy Duty Mechanics are all trades that students may sample.
Students also obtain workplace safety certificates such as WHMIS training, Occupational First Aid 1, and a Forklift operator class 5 certificate in addition to the young worker safety training that is embedded throughout the course.
In addition to this, students finnish the course with on-the-job training for 4 weeks in a trade of their interest. This program gives students who are interested in entering a skilled trade experience with which they can make an informed decision about their potential career path.
Course Breakdown
2 weeks in-class safety orientation + course preparation at SD8 Secondary School
10 weeks of trades sampling (2 weeks for each trade)
5 weeks of work placement (can be paid or unpaid)
Key Information:
Dates of Program: February to June (all of second semester)
Teacher: Brent Firkser + Selkirk College Instructors
Required Materials: CSA certified Work Boots and Safety Glasses
Certifications offered in the course: Level 1 Occupational First Aid, WHMIS & Fall Protection Training or Forklift training
Trades Offered: Carpentry, Welding, Machinist/Millwright, Metal Fabrication, Electrical, & Heavy Duty Mechanics
Location: SD8 Secondary School + Selkirk College (Nelson Silverking Campus)
Class Size: 16
Credits Earned: Up to 20 credits
Registration Requirements: Complete the application package and submit it to your school counsellor for approval.
Although the program is running through LVR, students from across the district are welcome to participate. They will continue to be a student registered at their home school and be allowed to participate in extra-curricular activities at their school.
