TASK Trade Awareness Skills & Knowledge

TASK Trade Awareness Skills & Knowledge

Program Information

This 5-month career program is designed to introduce students to a wide array of trade training. This program will focus on the development of  work readiness skills essential to the workplace.  Successful completion of this program can lead directly to Apprenticeship Training Programs or further training via Camosun Foundation Programs.

TASK students are registered as both Camosun College and School District 63 students and can use these courses as credits toward high school graduation and to develop a strong foundation for moving into further Camosun College Trade programs.  16 seats available.  Successful completion of this program can lead directly to Apprenticeship Training Programs or further training via Foundation Programs.

This career program is designed to introduce students to a wide array of trade awareness activities.

Students will participate in a series of technical training modules that examine the following trade areas:  

Welding, Carpentry, Plumbing, Sheet Metal, Tile Setting, Joinery, Electrical, Drywall, Painting, Document & Plan Reading, Auto Service Tech

Courses: 
  • TSTB 12A
  • TSTB 12B
  • STX 11A
  • STX 12A
  • Work Experience 12A

Total Credits : 20

Certification and Training
  • Forklift Operator
  • Level 1 First Aid
  • WHMIS
  • Flag Person (Traffic Control)
  • Fall Arrest
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Skid Steer
  • CSTS Certification
  • Alive After Five

Brandon Heyer - Teacher   bheyer@saanichschools.ca

Nicole - Careers Teacher nthibadeau@saanichschools.ca

Devan Holley - Indigenous Education Assistant 

Dan Thomas - CSETS Essential Skills Coach

Saanichton Learning Centre
1649 Mt. Newton X Rd
Saanichton