Asphalt Paving/
Laydown Technician
As an Asphalt Paving/Laydown Technician, you’ll enjoy repairing and making the roads we depend on.
You thrive in an outdoor environment and can concentrate on operating the many pieces of equipment that go into roadwork. You also take great interest in the makeup of our roadways, understanding the various factors that influence gradient and road types.
Interested in this trade? Learn how to start your apprenticeship.
Technical Training
The classroom is where you learn the technical knowledge to complement your work-based training. Make sure to register as early as possible to secure a seat for technical training with a SkilledTradesBC-designated training provider.
Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC to find where this program is being offered across the province.
Program Information
Exam Information and Resources
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Certificate of Qualification Exam
Code book required: none
Challenge the Certification Exam
If you have work experience in the trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may be eligible to challenge the certification exam as a Trade Qualifier to become certified without going through an apprenticeship program.
If you have some practical experience but do not yet qualify for the certification exam, you may be eligible to challenge a level exam to enter the program at the appropriate level.
Check the Program Profile on this page for the available pathway options and eligibility details.
Create a SkilledTradesBC Portal account to start your application
A section-by-section guide on how to complete the declaration forms
A form for your employer to document and attest to your work experience
A form for you to document and attest to your work experience from self-employment or because a direct supervisor cannot be contacted
