Upskilling to meet industry innovation
Industry Services is actively working with a number of industry sectors to support upskilling the workforce to meet the growing needs and respond to sector innovation. By collaborating with industry leaders, we can provide training that fills existing gaps in currently available training programs.
Modern methods of construction education
In partnership with Natural Resources Canada and industry stakeholders across Canada, Industry Services launched Modern Methods of Construction Education (MMC Edu), a national platform advancing training in mass timber, offsite, and prefabricated construction. Through curriculum development and growing network of educators and industry partners, MMC Edu is building the workforce needed for Canada’s transition to low-carbon construction.
Forestry & softwood lumber
In partnership with four leaders in the wood processing and sawmill sector — Interfor, Canfor, Tolko, and West Fraser — Industry Services developed the Industrial Wood Processing (IWP) and Business of Sawmilling (BOS) associate certificate programs to support workforce development and industry innovation. Building on this collaboration, Industry Services is developing the Wood Products Performance & Analytics (WPPA) micro-credential, to advance data-informed decision-making and operational performance. The first pilot delivery is planned for Spring 2027!
Talent pipeline for ACE
The Certificate in Essential Technical Skills for Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) was developed with direct input from industry with the goal of attracting more young people and newcomers to BC to the design-build sector.
BCIT’s ACE industry partners have played an essential role from the beginning in helping design the focus of the education and work experience – all with the goal of preparing students with entry level skills that will allow them to grow into a valued team member in their paid internship positions (and potentially beyond) while helping them determine their career pathway.
Water & wastewater
In partnership with the Environmental Operators Certification Program (EOCP), Metro Vancouver, and local municipalities, Industry Services developed the Fundamentals of Water and Wastewater Operations (WWW) Associate Certificate to meet the growing demand for qualified operators in the water and wastewater operations sector.
The program is designed to meet the educational requirement for an “Operator in Training” and helps prepare graduates to write the Level 1 exam through the EOCP.
Training shipbuilders
In 2019, BCIT’s School of Construction in partnership with Seaspan’s Vancouver Shipyard, launched the three-week New Marine Construction for Welders course, developed specifically to raise the weld quality level demonstrated by marine welders. The course prepares both new hire and experienced welders for new construction shipbuilding and ship repair, providing them with a marine-specific set of skills required by employers such as Seaspan.
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