Legislation, Bylaws, Policies & Factsheets

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SkilledTradesBC policies and bylaws set out the requirements that guide B.C.’s trades training and apprenticeship system. They include clear definitions and listings of approved programs, as well as key standards, expectations and criteria applicable to apprentices, employers, sponsors, and training institutions. 

Legislation

The following legislation outlines requirements related to B.C.’s skilled trades training system. 

Bylaws, Policies, and Factsheets

Academic Misconduct Policy

This policy sets out SkilledTradesBC's expectations regarding academic integrity and academic misconduct, including consequences associated with engaging in academic misconduct.

Administration of Certification Exams Policy

This policy outlines SkilledTradesBC's requirements for the administration of Certification Exams.

Administration of Standard Level Exams Policy

This policy outlines SkilledTradesBC's requirements for the administration of Standard Level Exams.

Apprentice Supervision and Sign-Off Authority Policy

This policy outlines who can act as supervision and sign-off authority for all trades.

Apprenticeship Agreement Policy

This policy outlines requirements for entering into an apprenticeship agreement.

Credit for Prior Training and Experience Policy

The policy outlines requirements for recognizing and applying prior experience and/or credit(s) earned towards an apprenticeship program.

Exam Accommodations Policy

This policy outlines SkilledTradesBC's requirements for individuals requesting accommodations (exam writing supports) to complete their SkilledTradesBC exams.

Privacy Management Policy

This policy sets out how SkilledTradesBC manages personal information.

Request for Review Policy

This policy outlines the requirements and processes for requesting a review or appeal to a decision or order made by SkilledTradesBC.

Trade Qualifier Policy

This policy outlines requirements for Trades Qualifier Applicants.

Training Provider Designation Policy

This policy outlines the criteria for approving training providers other than public post-secondary institutions. 

Factsheets

Persons Authorized to Work in STC Trades Certification Trades Factsheet

This factsheet outlines who qualifies to work in a Skilled Trades Certification trade and who is exempt.

Reviews and Appeals Factsheet

This factsheet is of interest to individuals who are the subject of a decision or order made by SkilledTradesBC and who wish to request a review of that decision or order. The factsheet and policy outline requirements and processes for requesting a review.

Scope of Work Factsheet

This factsheet outlines what scope of work is, who it applies to and the scope of work for each Skilled Trades Certification trade.

Forms

For all forms, please visit Forms | SkilledTradesBC.