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BC Electrical Code: Home Study
Learn the correct interpretations of BC Code rules and a working knowledge of the BC Safety Standards Act, BC General Regulation, Electrical Safety Regulation and the BC Authorization Procedures for electrical contractors. An approved Technical Safety BC course enabling you to write the Field Safety Representative Exam. The student is responsible for purchasing a copy of the 2018 Electrical Code.
Register Now: view current course listings and register online.
Call Nelson Silver King campus for more information 250.354.3220
BC Low Energy Code, Class LO: Home Study
Train to act as a Field Safety Representative and install circuits with a power supply limited in accordance to Class 2 circuits, maximum 100 volt amperes; with exception of a branch circuit from an existing panel board or extension of an existing branch circuit wiring, rated at 15 ampere, 120 volt, to an outlet installed specifically for a Class 2 power supply. The 5 modules prepare you to write the Technical Safety BC Class Low Energy Systems (LO) certification exam.
The student is responsible for purchasing a copy of the 2018 Electrical Code.
Nelson: Silver King Campus $389 with Jim Paterson
- Online course, continuous intake
Register Now: view current course listings and register online.
Carpentry for Beginners: Tool & Shop Orientation
Learn safe power tool usage and get orientated in the shop. Observe demonstrations of common power tools and try them for yourself. Please wear closed-toe shoes (steel toes if possible) and bring ear & eye protection, pencil & measuring tape. Required for those wishing to continue with any of the Carpentry for Beginner classes.
Register Now: Not available at this time. Stay tuned . . .
Carpentry For Beginners: Tool Caddy Project
The ultimate project for total beginners! Focus on learning skills with hand and simple power tools (handsaw, jigsaw and cordless drill). Learn to read plans and assemble projects. Take home a very useful handled box for your carpentry tools, garden tools, or craft supplies. Wear closed-toe shoes, ear and eye protection and bring a pencil and tape measure. Pre-requisite: Carpentry for Beginners - Tool & Shop Orientation. Cost includes supplies.
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Carpentry For Beginners: Trim Cutting & Installation
Tidy up your unfinished walls, doors and windows or just pick up that framing project you've always wanted to finish. Inside and outside cornesr, miters and bevels, plus in-depth installation tips. Carpentry for Beginners: Tool & Shop Orientation or previous experience is recommended to get the full benefit of this course. Please wear closed-toe shoes (steel toes if possible) and bring ear and eye protection, a pencil and measuring tape.
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Carpentry For Beginners: Raised Bed Planter Boxes
Build those garden beds just in time for planting season! Learn about project planning, power tool safety, choosing materials, measuring and cutting. Students will build a starter-size planting box and will create plans and material lists for their future home gardens. Wear closed-toe shoes (steel toes if you have them), ear and eye protection. Bring a pencil and measuring tape. Pre-requisite: Carpentry For Beginners: Tool & Shop Orientation.
Register Now: Cancelled for now. Stay tuned . . .
Commercial Vehicle Inspection
For journeymen automotive, commercial transport and heavy duty mechanics who work or with to work for a designated Inspection Facility. Employers to sign up for Vehicle Inspection Standards online before the start of the course.
Students are required to bring a copy of their Red Seal Certificate (regardless of province of issue). Students will need their Trade Qualification and Red Seal Qualification numbers to complete the Declaration of Responsibility form.
For your reference, please see here the Participant Information form that students are required to complete.
Visit Vehicle Safety & Inspection Standards Online for more information.
Register Now: Course is currently available May 1 in Nelson (Silver King)
Commercial Vehicle Inspection Designated Inspection Facility Operator
For persons designated or directly responsible for the day to day business operation of a commercial vehicle inspection facility. All DIF operators must have working knowledge of all applicable Motor Vehicle Act, Regulations and vehicle inspection requirements. To become a DIF operator you must successfully complete the qualification exam and application package.
Register Now: Course is currently available May 1 in Nelson (Silver King)
Forklift Operator Certification
Learn safe operation techniques, current regulations, common types of forklifts, and pre-shift inspections. Pick up your manual in advance. On-site contract rates are available for groups. Steel-toed boots are required. Selkirk College/Ives Certificate valid for 3 years.
Register Now: Course is currently available May 23 in Nelson (Silver King)
Home Electrician
What you need to be your own electrician, or not. By the end of the course the student will be well informed on how to change a switch/receptacle, some basic understanding of codes and rules that govern the trade, as well as how to better communicate with electricians when calling in an issue.
Participants are not required to bring their tools or Code book.
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Industrial Rigging
Learn to identify basic hazards & controls, sling loads, how to check the setup, plan safe raising, moving and lowering of loads through work areas, and in depth advice on equipment & rigging problems. Selkirk College Certificate is valid for 3 years.
Register Now: Course is currently available May 2 in Nelson (Silver King)
Refrigeration Plant Operator: Home Study
This online 10-unit Technical Safety BC approved course is one of the requirements to challenge the Refrigeration Operator's Certificate of Qualification. Phone tutorials for seven months are included. Students are responsible for purchasing textbooks: Refrigeration Plant Operator, Edtion 2, Parts 1 & 2, and the Academic Supplement (Steam & Refrigeration Tables) through PanGlobal. Textbooks extra.
Nelson: Silver King campus $499 with Jason Craig
- Online, Continuous Intake. View full details within the Industry and Trades Training programs page.
Register Now: view current course listings and register online.
Sharpening: Chainsaws & Lawn Mowers
Learn how to properly maintain and safely sharpen chainsaw chains and lawnmower blades. Learn about the 3 different chainsaw chains, how to match the right saw file to the chain, angles of filing and other chain maintenance tips. Lawn mower blade not quite as good as it used to be? Learn to sharpen that too!
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Sharpening: Knives
Learn to sharpen the edge of a knife safely and efficiently using a wet and a dry stone and the belt sander to maximize the edge of geometry for sharpness and durability.
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Welding Fundamentals
Learn basic skills to perform proper cutting and welding techniques. This course is perfect for the backyard, garage or hobby welder, or the amateur welder that just wants to brush up on a few skills. It is a great opportunity for someone who has shown an interest in the welding trade and might want to pursue it as a career. Learn hands-on the basic fundamentals to safely: cut & weld mild steel using the Oxy-Fuel process, weld mild steel using the Stick, MIG and TIG processes.
Steel-toed boots are required. Please bring leather gauntlet gloves, 10-inch vice grips and a hat or head covering.
Register Now: Postponed until further notice. Stay tuned . . .
Welding Fundamentals (TIG Only)
PREREQUISITE: Must have taken Welding Fundamental with Bruce previously.
Learn basic skills to perform proper cutting and welding techniques, focussing on TIG Welding ONLY. Learn hands-on basic fundamentals to safely weld mild steel using the TIG processes. Steel-toed boots are required. Please bring leather gauntlet gloves, 10-inch vice grips and a hat or head covering.
Register Now: Postponed until further notice. Stay tuned . . .
Register online through the courses linked above or find out more at registration methods and contact information.