Terminology Apprentice: someone who works for a skilled or qualified person in order to learn a trade or profession. Foundation program: allows students to learn the basic knowledge and skills needed for entry into a trade. It is typically taught in both the classroom and an in-school shop setting. You do not need an employer or sponsor to participate. Industry Training Authority (ITA): the organization responsible for leading and coordinating the skilled trades training and credentialing system for the province of BC. ITA provides strategic leadership, policy support, and customer services to help apprentices, employers, and industry. ITA sets program standards, maintains credential records, and issues the highly regarded Interprovincial Red Seal (IP) and BC Certificate of Qualification (CofQ) credentials. Interprovincial Red Seal and BC Certificate of Qualification: Through the Red Seal Program, certified tradespeople can obtain a their BC Certificates “Red Seal” endorsement on of Qualification. The Red Seal allows qualified tradespeople to practise their trade in any province or territory in Canada where the trade is designated, without having to write further examinations. See for additional information on the Red Seal Program. Training providers: institutions that offer technical training. They must be approved by the ITA as an ITA-Recognized Training Provider, if the training is to be counted toward an apprenticeship. Work-based training: on-the-job training that requires specific learning outcomes. Electrical contractor: an employer or sponsor of electrical apprentices who provides work- based training for electrical apprentices. An electrical contractor is a business person or firm that performs specialized construction work related to the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems. Estimated Time 2–3 hours Recommended Number of Students 20, based on BC Technology Educators’ Best Practice Guide Facilities Computer lab with access to the internet or class set of tablets Teacher: Projector with computer and speakers, Internet access
Terminology Apprentice: someone who works for a skilled or qualified person in order to learn a trade or profession. Foundation program: allows students to learn the basic knowledge and skills needed for entry into a trade. It is typically taught in both the classroom and an in-school shop setting. You do not need an employer or sponsor to participate. Industry Training Authority (ITA): the organization responsible for leading and coordinating the skilled trades training and credentialing system for the province of BC. ITA provides strategic leadership, policy support, and customer services to help apprentices, employers, and industry. ITA sets program standards, maintains credential records, and issues the highly regarded Interprovincial Red Seal (IP) and BC Certificate of Qualification (CofQ) credentials. Interprovincial Red Seal and BC Certificate of Qualification: Through the Red Seal Program, certified tradespeople can obtain a “Red Seal” endorsement on their BC Certificates of Qualification. The Red Seal allows qualified tradespeople to practise their trade in any province or territory in Canada where the trade is designated, without having to write further examinations. See for additional information on the Red Seal Program. Training providers: institutions that offer technical training. They must be approved by the ITA as an ITA-Recognized Training Provider, if the training is to be counted toward an apprenticeship. Work-based training: on-the-job training that requires specific learning outcomes. Electrical contractor: an employer or sponsor of electrical apprentices who provides work- based training for electrical apprentices. An electrical contractor is a business person or firm that performs specialized construction work related to the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems. Estimated Time 2–3 hours Recommended Number of Students 20, based on BC Technology Educators’ Best Practice Guide Facilities Computer lab with access to the internet or class set of tablets Teacher: Projector with computer and speakers, Internet access
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