Trades and Technology
Foundation Training Programs
Foundation Training is formerly known as Entry-Level Trades Training. It is designed for those seeking basic entry-level skills to work in a specific trade of their choice and are not presently indentured into an Apprenticeship program. This program prepares students for entry into the Apprenticeship Program and in most cases will lead to first year technical training credit.
Foundation programs are a newly renamed category of ITA credentialed programs, introduced in April 2006. They offer entry-level, school-based training that give trainees the knowledge and essential skills needed for entry into a particular industry occupation.
Foundation programs involve limited on-the-job training and trainees do not require and employer/sponsor to participate.
These programs offer a linkage to one or more apprenticeship programs and may precede enrolment in a full apprenticeship. They may also provide credit towards apprenticeship training. For example, many of the programs known as Entry Level Trades Training (ELTT) result in a minimum of Level 1 apprenticeship technical training credit.
Please note: The Fall 2020 intake of the Foundation Trraining programs may be offered in alternative delivery format (virtual/online) due to TRU's response to COVID-19.
| Foundation Program Name | Start Date | End Date |
| Carpenter | July 2020 | Feb 2021 |
| Electrician - Construction | Feb 1, 2021 | July 16, 2021 |
| Heavy Mechanical | Sept 8, 2020 | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Welding | Feb 1, 2021 | July 16, 2021 |
How to Apply
Contact the Admissions and Registrations Office:
250-392-8020
wlmain@tru.ca
Apprenticeship Training Programs
TRU Williams Lake offers training to registered apprentices in the following program areas
| Trade | Level | Duration | Start Date | End Date |
| Electrical - Construction | 2 | 10 weeks | TBA | TBA |
| Saw Filer |
1 | 4 weeks | TBA | TBA |
| 2 | 4 weeks | TBA | TBA | |
| 3 | 4 weeks | TBA | TBA | |
| Welder | 1 | 8 weeks | TBA | TBA |
Trades Training Modules
| Trade | Level | Duration | Start Date | End Date |
| Welder | B/3 | 12 weeks | TBA | TBA |
| Welder | A | 8 weeks | TBA | TBA |
Options for High School Students
Get started in high school!
Some of these programs are available through the Transition Training program which allows Grade 11 and 12 students to apply for TRU programs and earn concurrent credits through integrated secondary and post-secondary career programs. Students benefit from not paying post-secondary tuition fees while enrolled in CTC programs. Learn More about the program on the School District 27 website.
Visit the the Industrial Training Authority website for more information.