Program update | This program is not accepting applications. Communities or organizations interested in offering this program locally can contact the office of the Dean of Trades and Apprenticeship Programsemail |
The People Obtaining Workplace Employment Requirements (POWER) program prepares students for entry into trades training and employment. Students will learn the essential skills required to begin training in trades programming, including mathematics and science, that a trades person uses every day. They will also learn personal skills in areas of communication, decision making, job search and study skills, common safety requirements, and hand and power tool identification and usage, that will prepare them for entry into a foundation level trades programs.
Career Prospects
Students who have completed this program will have basic skills necessary to work as a labourer in industry or will be ready to pursue formalized trades training.
Details
Intakes
No intakes are scheduled at this time.
Length
540 hours; approximately 18 weeks long.
Estimated Program Fees
Program fee type: Career & College Prep
Costs indicated are estimates for a full-time course load.
Book, instruments, supplies, uniforms/clothing and third-party fees are additional.
Domestic Fees
| Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related Fees (includes GST) | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | N/A* | N/A* | N/A* | N/A* |
International Fees
| Tuition | Student Fees | Instruction-related Fees (includes GST) | International Medical Insurance | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | N/A* | N/A* | N/A* | N/A* | N/A* |
*This program is not currently accepting applications.
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Admission Requirements
- 16 years of age or older; or consent of the Dean.
Note: There is no maximum age.
Important Notes
- The program is not eligible for Canada Student Loans, however students may be eligible for the Adult Upgrading Grant. Contact Financial Aidemail for more information.
- Students must provide personal protective equipment (CSA approved steel toed safety boots). Students are required to have a computer (laptop or other mobile device) with minimum computer requirementsPDFnew window.
- The program is affiliated with SkilledTradesBCnew window.
Program Requirements
| Residency Requirement | 100% of each level must be completed at Northern Lights College or by approval of the Dean |
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| Minimum Grade Requirements | Successful completion of all courses |
All of:
- EDCP 055 – Step Up for Success (60 contact hours)
- ESTR 055 – Trades Access Common Core (TACC) (120 contact hours)
- INTT 055 – Trades Sampler (360 contact hours)
Credential
Citation in Trades Workplace Preparation