Program Standards
Updates
Official Program Standards Notifications (OPSNs)
SkilledTradesBC uses Official Program Standards Notifications (OPSNs) to convey information regarding changes in the standards for training programs and information regarding training delivery to training providers.
OPSNs should be read in conjunction with the relevant program profile for a complete set of standards for the particular program. Please consult the list below for details on OPSNs issued to date.
OPSNs
OPSN 2024 028 | Harmonized Level 1 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: December 9, 2024 | |
OPSN 2024 027 | Harmonized Level 1 & 2 Standardized Level Exams introduced | Issued: November 18, 2024 | |
OPSN 2024 026 | A revised Program Profile has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website | Issued: November 14, 2024 | |
OPSN 2024 025 | Certificate of Qualification Exam introduced | Issued: November 4, 2024 | |
OPSN 2024 024 | Harmonized Level 3 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: November 4, 2024 | |
OPSN 2024 023 | Harmonized Level 2 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: November 4, 2024 | |
OPSN 2024 022 | Electrician Level 1 Standardized Level Exam compliant with the 2024 CEC Code Book | Issued: September 3, 2024 | |
OPSN 2024 021 | Harmonized Certificate of Qualification Exam introduced | Issued: August 29, 2024 | |
OPSN 2024 020 | Harmonized Level 1 and 2 Standardized Level Exams introduced | Issued: August 15, 2024 | |
OPSN 2024 019 | Harmonized Level 1 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: August 15, 2024 | |
OPSN 2024 018 | Revised Program Outline, Profile and Standardized Level Exam Updates | Issued: August 9, 2024 | |
OPSN 2024 017 | Mobile Crane Operator Hydraulic 80 tonnes and Under Boom Truck Operator - Folding Boom Unlimited tonnage | Revised profiles with updated practical assessment prerequisites have been posted to the website | Issued: August 9, 2024 |
OPSN 2024 016 | Harmonized Level 3 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: August 7, 2024 | |
OPSN 2024 015 | Harmonized Level 2 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: August 2, 2024 | |
OPSN 2024 014 | Harmonized Certificate of Qualification Exam introduced | Issued: July 26, 2024 | |
OPSN 2024 013 | Harmonized Level 3 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: July 25, 2024 | |
OPSN 2024 012 | Revised Program Outline, Program Profile and Standardized Level Exam Updates | Issued: April 30, 2024 | |
OPSN 2024 011 | Harmonized Level 3 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: April 30, 2024 | |
OPSN 2024 010 | Harmonized Level 3 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: April 26, 2024 | |
OPSN 2024 009 | 2024 Program Launch | Issued: March 28, 2024 | |
OPSN 2024 008 | Level 1 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: March 28, 2024 | |
OPSN 2024 007 | Harmonized Level 2 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: March 20, 2024 | |
OPSN 2024 006 | Common Core Level 1 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: March 12, 2024 | |
OPSN 2024 005 | Harmonized Program Outline and Program Profile introduced | Issued: February 26, 2024 | |
OPSN 2024 004 | Harmonized Program Outline and Program Profile introduced | Issued: February 26, 2024 | |
OPSN 2024 003 | Harmonized Level 2 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: February 23, 2024 | |
OPSN 2024 002 | Program Outline Revision | Issued: February 16, 2024 | |
OPSN 2024 001 | Harmonized Level 3 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: January 17, 2024 |
OPSN 2023 011 | Harmonized Level 1 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: December 21, 2023 | |
OPSN 2023 010 | Harmonized Level 1 and Harmonized Level 2 Exam Launch | Issued: October 13, 2023 | |
OPSN 2023 009 | Sprinkler Fitter HL2 NFPA Code Book Update | Issued: August 16, 2023 | |
OPSN 2023 008 | Program Profile and Program Outline Update | Issued: June 22, 2023 | |
OPSN 2023 007 | Harmonized Level 3 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: June 21, 2023 | |
OPSN 2023 006 | Harmonized Program Profile and Program Outline have been posted to the website | Issued: May 8, 2023 | |
OPSN 2023 005 | Harmonized Level 1 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: April 28, 2023 | |
OPSN 2023 004 | Harmonized Level 2 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: April 11, 2023 | |
OPSN 2022 015.1 | Revised Implementation Date | Issued: March 28, 2023 | |
OPSN 2022 024.1 | Revised Implementation Date | Issued: March 28, 2023 | |
OPSN 2023 003 | Harmonized Level 1 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: March 24, 2023 | |
OPSN 2023 002 | Harmonized Level 3 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: March 8, 2023 | |
OPSN 2023 001 | Harmonized Level 2 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: February 16, 2023 |
OPSN 2022 027 | Harmonized Level 3 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: December 23, 2022 | |
OPSN 2022 026 | Program Outline and Program Profile Update | Issued: November 30, 2022 | |
OPSN 2022 025 | Harmonized Level 2 Standardized Level Exam has been reviewed for compliance with the 2020 National Plumbing Code of Canada (NPCC). | Issued: October 5, 2022 | |
OPSN 2022 024 | Harmonized Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the website. | Issued: September 28, 2022 | |
OPSN 2022 023 | Harmonized Program Implementation | Issued: September 20, 2022 | |
OPSN 2022 022 | Certificate of Qualification Exam Launch | Issued: September 1, 2022 | |
OPSN 2022 021 | Harmonized Level 1 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: August 31, 2022 | |
OPSN 2022 020 | Harmonized Level 2 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: August 24, 2022 | |
OPSN 2022 019 | Single Credential Program & Standardized Level Exams Implementation | Issued: August 23, 2022 | |
OPSN 2022 018 | Harmonized Level 2 & Level 3 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: August 19, 2022 | |
OPSN 2022 017 | Harmonized Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the website. | Issued: August 15, 2022 | |
OPSN 2022 016 | Harmonized Level 1 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: August 15, 2022 | |
OPSN 2022 015 | Harmonized (2023) Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the website. | Issued: August 5, 2022 | |
OPSN 2022 014 | Harmonized Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the website. | Issued: July 15, 2022 (Revised Sept 12, 2022) | |
OPSN 2022 013 | Harmonized Level 3 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: July 8, 2022 | |
OPSN 2022 012 | Harmonized Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the website. | Issued: July 4, 2022 | |
OPSN 2022 011 | Auto Body and Collision Technician & Automotive Refinishing Technician | Harmonized Level 1 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: June 20, 2022 |
OPSN 2022 010 | Harmonized Level 3 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: May 12, 2022 | |
OPSN 2022 009 | Harmonized Level 2 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: May 12, 2022 | |
OPSN 2022 008 | Harmonized Level 1 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: May 12, 2022 | |
OPSN 2022 007 | Credit for Prior Learning added to the challenge pathway | Issued: April 29, 2022 | |
OPSN 2022 006 | Harmonized Foundation Standard Level Exam introduced | Issued: March 29, 2022 | |
OPSN 2022 005 | Deactivation of Automotive Refinishing Prep Technician | Issued: April 5, 2022 | |
OPSN 2022 003.1 | Amendment to Harmonized Level 2 Standardized Level Exam code book requirement announced in OPSN 2022 003 | Issued: March 25, 2022 | |
OPSN 2022 004 | Harmonized Level 4 Standardized Level Exam removed | Issued: February 25, 2022 | |
OPSN 2022 003 | Harmonized Level 2 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: February 11, 2022 | |
OPSN 2022 002 | Harmonized Level 2 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: February 11, 2022 | |
OPSN 2022 001 | Deactivation of apprenticeship and challenge pathway | Issued: January 4, 2022 |
OPSN 2021 015 | Harmonized Level 2 Standardized Level Exam introduced. | Issued: December 23, 2021 | |
OPSN 2021 014 | Harmonized Level 1 Standardized Level Exam introduced. | Issued: October 6, 2021 | |
OPSN 2021 013 | Minor changes to the Time Allocation Charts | Issued: September 29, 2021 | |
OPSN 2021 012 | Harmonized Standardized Level Exams for Level 1 and Level 2 have been reviewed for compliance with the 2021 Canadian Electrical Code (CEC). | Issued: September 13, 2021 | |
OPSN 2021 011 | Challenge pathway de-activated. | Issued: August 12, 2021 | |
OPSN 2021 010 | Harmonized Level 3 Standardized Level Exam Removed. | Issued: August 19, 2021 | |
OPSN 2021 009 | Harmonized Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the website. | Issued: September 8, 2021 | |
OPSN 2021 008 | Revised Program Profile and Program Outline have been posted to the website. | Issused: August 5, 2021 | |
OPSN 2021 007 | Mobile Crane Operator Hydraulic 80 tonnes and Under Boom Truck Operator - Folding Boom Unlimited tonnage | Revised profiles, outlines, and challenge documents clarifying minimum operating requirements for Crane trades have been posted to the website. | Issued: June 25, 2021 |
OPSN 2021 006 | Harmonized Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the website. | Issued: June 22, 2021 | |
OPSN 2021 005 | Effective May 14, 2021 the 2018 Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) will be provided during the Certificate of Qualification exam. | Issued: May 10, 2021 | |
OPSN 2021 004 | Standardized Level Exams introduced. Exam Weighting Charts have been posted to the website. | Issued: April 29, 2021 | |
OPSN 2021 003 | Harmonized Level 1 Standardized Level Exam introduced. An Exam Weighting Chart has been posted to the website. | Issued: April 19, 2021 | |
OPSN 2021 002 | Harmonized Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the website. | Issued: April 12, 2021 | |
OPSN 2021 001 | Harmonized Level 2 Standardized Level Exam introduced. An Exam Weighting Chart has been posted to the website. | Issued: March 31, 2021 |
OPSN 2020 010 | A revised Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: November 5, 2020 | |
OPSN 2020 009 | A new Harmonized Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: October 14, 2020 | |
OPSN 2020 008 | A new Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: August 18, 2020 | |
OPSN 2020 007 | Program will be inactivated effective April 1, 2021. | Issued: June 26, 2020 | |
OPSN 2020 006 | A new Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: June 26, 2020 | |
OPSN 2020 005 | A new Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: June 26, 2020 | |
OPSN 2020 004 | A Winder Electrician CofQ program has been launched and the SkilledTradesBC Program Profile is posted. A Transition Plan for current apprentices is posted. | Issued: May 1, 2020 | |
OPSN 2020 003 | Harmonized Level 4 Assessment Guidelines updated. | Issued: March 6, 2020 | |
OPSN 2020 002 | Harmonized Level 4 Standardized Level Exam (SLE) has been launched. | Issued: February 21, 2020 | |
OPSN 2020 001 | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: January 29, 2020 |
OPSN 2019 024 | Effective December 1, 2019 the Production Horticulturist program has been deactivated. | Issued: December 16, 2019 | |
OPSN 2019 023 | Harmonized Level 2 Standard Level Exam (SLE) has been launched | Issued: December 16, 2019 | |
OPSN 2019 022 | Level 1 Standard Level Exam (SLE) has been launched. | Issued: December 16, 2019 | |
OPSN 2019 021 | Harmonized Sprinkler Fitter Level 1 and Level 2 Standard Level Exams (SLE) have been launched. | Issued: December 12, 2019 | |
OPSN 2019 020 | Effective April 1, 2019 the Rig Technician certification can be obtained through a challenge pathway. | Issued: Novembere 29, 2019 | |
OPSN 2019 019 | Harmonized Electrician Common Core Level 1 and Level 2 Standard Level Exams (SLE) have been launched. | Issued: November 12, 2019 | |
OPSN 2019 018 | Harmonized Level 1 Standard Level Exam (SLE) has been launched. | Issued: November 4, 2019 | |
OPSN 2019 017 | Harmonized Level 3 Standard Level Exam (SLE) has been launched. | Issued: October 23, 2019 | |
OPSN 2019 016 | Harmonized Level 1 Standard Level Exam (SLE) has been launched. | Issued: October 22, 2019 | |
OPSN 2019 015 | Harmonized Level 1 Standard Level Exam (SLE) has been launched. | Issued: October 22, 2019 | |
OPSN 2019 014 | Effective July 1, 2020, the Dairy Production Technician 1 program will be inactivated. | Issued: September 13, 2019 | |
OPSN 2019 013 | Harmonized Level 1 Standard Level Exam (SLE) has been launched | Issued: September 13, 2019 | |
OPSN 2019 012 | Effective September 5, 2019, the Planermill Maintenance Technician 1 and 2 programs have been deactivated. | Issued: September 5, 2019 | |
OPSN 2019 011 | Effective September 1, 2019, the 2018 Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) will be provided during the Interprovincial Red Seal exam. | Issued: July 30, 2019 | |
OPSN 2019 010 | Effective September 1, 2019, the 2018 Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) will be provided during the Interprovincial Red Seal exam. | Issued: July 30, 2019 | |
OPSN 2019 009 | SkilledTradesBC Level Exams are being introduced for Boilermaker Harmonized Level 2 programs. Effective Date: June 1, 2019. | Issued: May 30, 2019 | |
OPSN 2019 008 | Automotive Refinishing Technician Program update. | Issued: May 10, 2019 | |
OPSN 2019 007 | Motor Vehicle Body Repairer (Metal and Paint) (Automotive Collision Repair Technician) | Automotive Collision Repair Technician Program update. | Issued: May 10, 2019 |
OPSN 2019 006 | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: May 2, 2019 | |
OPSN 2019 005 | Harmonized Level 1 Standard Level Exam (SLE) has been launched. | Issued: March 22, 2019 | |
OPSN 2019 004 | Harmonized Level 1 Standard Level Exam (SLE) has been launched | Issued: March 18, 2019 | |
OPSN 2019 003 | Effective April 1, 2019 the Railway Car Technician certification can be obtained through a challenge pathway. | Issued: March 18, 2019 | |
OPSN 2019 002 | All SkilledTradesBC Carpenter Harmonized Standardized Level Exams (SLEs) are compliant with both the 2012 and 2018 versions of the BC Building Code. | Issued: February 21, 2019 | |
OPSN 2019 001 | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: February 20, 2019 |
OPSN 2018 023 | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: December 4, 2018 | |
OPSN 2018 022 | Program Designated "Deactivated." | Issued: November 28, 2018 | |
OPSN 2018 021 | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: November 19, 2018 | |
OPSN 2018 020 | Harmonized Level 2 Standard Level Exam (SLE) has been launched. | Issued: September 21, 2018 | |
OPSN 2018 019 | Harmonized Level 3 Certificate of Qualification (CofQ) exam has been launched. | Issued: September 12, 2018 | |
OPSN 2018 018 | Harmonized Level 2 Standard Level Exam (SLE) has been launched. | Issued: August 10, 2018 | |
OPSN 2018 017 | Harmonized Level 1 Standard Level Exam (SLE) has been launched. | Issued: July 30, 3018 | |
OPSN 2018 016 | As of September 1, 2018, the 2015 Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) will be provided to candidates writing the Security Systems Technician Certificate of Qualification exam. | Issued: July 24, 2018 | |
OPSN 2018 015 | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: July 25, 2018 | |
OPSN 2018 010.1 | The effective date for the Welder Foundation Standard Level Exam (SLE) has been revised to September 1, 2018. | Issued: July 20, 2018 | |
OPSN 2018 014 | Level 1 and Level 2 Standard Level Exams (SLE) have been launched. | Issued: June 8, 2018 | |
OPSN 2018 013 | Changes have been made to the menus for the Professional Cook 1 practical assessment. | Issued: June 19, 2018 | |
OPSN 2018 012 | Program Designated "Inactive." | Issued: June 1, 2018 | |
OPSN 2018 011 | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: April 30, 2018 | |
OPSN 2018 010 | Harmonized Foundation, Level 1 and Level 2 Standard Level Exams (SLE) have been launched. | Issued: April 13, 2018 | |
OPSN 2018 003.1 | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: March 2, 2018 | |
OPSN 2018 002.1 | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: March 2, 2018 | |
OPSN 2018 001.1 | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: March 2, 2018 | |
OPSN 2018 009 | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: March 1, 2018 | |
OPSN 2018 008 | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: March 1, 2018 | |
OPSN 2018 007 | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: March 1, 2018 | |
OPSN 2017 004.3 | The effective date for the Program Outline has been revised to December 1, 2018. | Issued: February 28, 2018 | |
OPSN 2017 003.3 | The effective date for the Program Outline has been revised to December 1, 2018. | Issued: February 28, 2018 | |
OPSN 2018 006 | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: February 2, 2018 | |
OPSN 2018 005 | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: January 25, 2018 | |
OPSN 2018 004 | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: March 26, 2018 | |
OPSN 2018 003 | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: January 8, 2018 | |
OPSN 2018 002 | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: January 8, 2018 | |
OPSN 2018 001 | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: January 8, 2018 |
OPSN 2017 021 | SkilledTradesBC has launched a program for Marine Fitter Endorsement on December 15, 2017. | Issued: December 15, 2017 | |
OPSN 2017 | SkilledTradesBC is launching a Red Seal program for Tower Crane Operators on December 1, 2017. | Issued: November 20, 2017 | |
OPSN 2017 019 | Harmonized Level 1 Standard Level Exam (SLE) has been launched. | Issued: October 26, 2017 | |
OPSN 2017 004.2 | The effective date for the Program Outline has been revised to April 1, 2018. | Issued: October 17, 2017 | |
OPSN 2017 003.2 | The effective date for the Program Outline has been revised to April 1, 2018. | Issued: October 17, 2017 | |
OPSN 2017 018 | Harmonized Level 1 & 2 Certificate of Qualification (CofQ) exam has been launched. | Issued: September 29, 2017 | |
OPSN 2017 017 | Harmonized Level 1 Standard Level Exam (SLE) has been launched. | Issued: September 29, 2017 | |
OPSN 2017 016 | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: September 29, 2017 | |
OPSN 2017 015 | Please be advised that there have been some changes made to the challenge pathway for Automotive Glass Technician. | Issued: June 26, 2017 | |
OPSN 2017 014 | As of September 1, 2017, the 2015 Canadian Electric Code (CEC) will be provided to candidates writing the Industrial Electrician Interprovincial Red Seal exam. | Issued: June 19, 2017 | |
OPSN 2017 013 | Please be advised that a new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: June 26, 2017 | |
OPSN 2017 012 | There have been some changes to the list of individuals permitted to sign off the Industrial Electrician Logbook and Recommendation for Certification. | Issued: June 19, 2017 | |
OPSN 2017 011 | The following six (6) BC recognized training programs were recently approved for deactivation. These programs have met one or more often criteria related to SkilledTradesBC Operations Policy PP1002. Geothermal Technician, Hardwoord Floorlayer, Heating Technician, Logistics & Distribution 2, Logistics & Distrubtion 3, Residential Framing Technician. | Issued: June 9, 2017 | |
OPSN 2017 010 | Heavy Duty Equipment Technician and the Truck & Transport Mechanic | There have been some changes to the work-based training (WBT) hours requirement of the Heavy Duty Equipment Technician and the Truck & Transport Mechanic as a result of the Harmonization initiative | Issued: June 9, 2017 |
OPSN 2017 009 | The Petroleum Equipment Service Technician certification pathway has been opened. | Issued: May 24, 2017 | |
OPSN 2017 008 | The Petroleum Equipment Installer certification pathway has been opened. | Issued: May 24, 2017 | |
OPSN 2017 007 | The effective date for the Program Outline has been revised to January 1, 2018; and the Work-based Training Hours (WBT) have been corrected. | Issued: May 31, 2017 | |
OSPN 2017 004.1 | The effective date for the Program Outline has been revised to January 1, 2018. | Issued: May 4, 2017 | |
OSPN 2017 003.1 | The effective date for the Program Outline has been revised to January 1, 2018. | Issued: May 4, 2017 | |
OPSN 2017 006 | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: March 31, 2017 | |
OPSN 2017 005 | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: March 17, 2017 | |
OPSN 2017 004 | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. There have been some changes of training topics which allow Level 1, 2 and 3 to be delivered as Electrician Common Core. This program outline aligns to the Harmonized sequence of training topics. | Issued: March 1, 2017 | |
OPSN 2017 003 | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. There have been some changes of training topics which allow Level 1, 2 and 3 to be delivered as Electrician Common Core. This program outline aligns to the Harmonized sequence of training topics. | Issued: March 1, 2017 | |
OPSN 2017 002 | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. There have been some changes to both the work-based training (WBT) hours and the technical training hours. | Issued: February 27, 2017 | |
OPSN 2017 001 | The Industrial Electrician Level 3 Standardized Level Exam (SLE) have been deactivated. | Issued: January 6, 2017 |
OPSN 2016 023 | The Saw Filer Endorsement: Benchperson program will be launched by the SkilledTradesBC on January 1, 2017 | Issued: December 21, 2016 | |
OPSN 2016 022 | Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 launch of Standard Level Exams | Issued: December 19, 2016 | |
OPSN 2016 021 | Level 2 launch of Standard Level Exam | Issued: December 7, 2016 | |
OPSN 2016 020 | The Hairstylist program has gone through some specific program changes. | Issued: December 1, 2016 | |
OPSN 2016 019 | The Lather standardized exams for Modules A, B, C and D have been deactivated. | Issued: December 1, 2016 | |
OPSN 2016 018 | The Marine Electrician Endorsement program has been launched by the SkilledTradesBC on December 1, 2016. | Issued: December 1, 2016 | |
OPSN 2016 017 | The SkilledTradesBC Plumber Standardized Level Exams (SLEs) are now compliant with both the 2010 and 2015 versions of the National Plumbing Code. | Issued: November 25, 2015 | |
OPSN 2016 016 | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website | Issued: November 1, 2016 | |
OPSN 2016 015 | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website | Issued: September 29, 2016 | |
OPSN 2016 0014 | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website | Issued: August 22, 2016 | |
OPSN 2016 0013 | There have been some changes to the work-based training (WBT) hours requirement of the Ironworker programs as a result of the Harmonization initiative | Issued: August 5, 2016 | |
OPSN 2016 0012 | Automotive Painter (Automotive Refinishing Technician) & Automotive Prep Technician | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website | Issued: June 30, 2016 |
OPSN 2016 0011 | Reactivation of the Certificate of Qualification (CofQ) Exam | Issued: June 29, 2016 | |
OPSN 2016 0010 | Level 1 launch of Standard Level Exam | Issued: June 27, 2016 | |
OPSN 2016 009 | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website | Issued: June 16, 2016 | |
OPSN 2016 006 | The Standardized Level Exams (SLEs) for Levels 1, 2 and 3 are available for challenge. | Issued: March 9, 2016 | |
OPSN 2016 005 | Bricklayer (Mason) Foundation Program Update | Issued: March 9, 2016 | |
OPSN 2016 004 | Industrial Electrician – Levels 1 and 2 Launch of SkilledTradesBC Standardized Level Exams delayed | Issued: March 7, 2016 | |
OPSN 2016 003 | There have been two significant changes to the Industrial Electrician program. | Issued: March 1, 2016 | |
OPSN 2016 002 | The SkilledTradesBC is introducing Standardized Level Exams (SLEs) for Carpenter. | Issued: January 28, 2016 | |
OPSN 2016 001 | SkilledTradesBC has implemented updated versions of the Interprovincial Red Seal Exam. | Issued: February 2, 2016 |
OPSN 2015 031 | The following six (6) BC recognized training programs were recently approved for immediate inactivation. These programs have met one or more criteria related to SkilledTradesBC Operations Policy PP1002. | Issued: December 21, 2015 | |
OPSN 2015 030 | The following three (3) BC recognized training programs were recently approved for immediate deactivation: Building Envelope Technician, Log Builder, Cremationist | Issued: December 21, 2015 | |
OPSN 2015 029 | Retraction of OPSN 2014 014, 2013 024, 2013 014 | Issued: December 17, 2015 | |
OPSN 2015 028 | The launch date of the SkilledTradesBC Level Exams for Levels 1, 2 & 3 of the Industrial Instrument Mechanic program has been delayed until further notice. | Issued: October 23, 2015 | |
OPSN 2015 027 | The launch date of the SkilledTradesBC Level Exams for Levels 1 and 2 of the Power Line Technician program has been delayed until further notice. | Issued: October 23, 2015 | |
OPSN 2015 026 | A Saw Filer exam bank review is in progress. SkilledTradesBC is working closely with industry Subject Matter Experts to review the Saw Filer exams for release in early 2016. | Issued: October 23, 2015 | |
OPSN 2015 025 | Please be advised that a new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website | Issued: October 21, 2015 | |
OPSN 2015 024 | Please be advised that the Multi-Process Alloy Welding (MPAW) Endorsement Challenge Pathway is now open. | Issued: October 1, 2015 | |
OPSN 2015 023 | Please be advised that a new Program Profile and Outline have been posted on the SkilledTradesBC website. These changes will affect the Challenge pathway as of January 1st, 2016 and the Apprenticeship pathway as of April 1st, 2016. | Issued: September 22, 2015 | |
OPSN 2015 022 | The launch date of SkilledTradesBC Level Exams for Levels 1 - 3 of the Metal Fabricator (Fitter) program has been delayed until further notice. Training Providers will be notified 3 months in advance of the intended date of launch. | Issued: September 10, 2015 | |
OPSN 2015 021 | Please be advised that a new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: September 16, 2015 | |
OPSN 2015 020 | Please be advised that a new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: September 29, 2015 | |
OPSN 2015 019 | As announced in OPSN 2014 019, SkilledTradesBC is introducing standardized exams for Levels 2 & 3 of the Heavy Mechanical Trades. This will affect the Heavy Duty Equipment Technician, Diesel Engine Mechanic (DEM) and Truck and Transport Mechanic programs. | Issued: August 21, 2015 | |
OPSN 2015 018 | Instrumentation and Control Technician | Please be advised that a revised Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: August 26, 2015 |
OPSN 2015 017 | Discussions were held with industry and training providers regarding the title of the Welder Endorsement program, Specialty Metals. It was decided that this title to Multi-Process Alloy Welding (MPAW). | Issued: August 11, 2015 | |
OPSN 2015 016 | This OPSN is a follow-up in reference to OPSN 2014 019 issued September 26, 2014. | Issued: August 11, 2015 | |
OPSN 2015 015 | Please be advised that a new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website, which will be in effect January 1, 2016 and until further notice. | Issued: August 4, 2015 | |
OPSN 2015 014 | SkilledTradesBC is introducing standardized exams for Level 1, 2 & 3 of the Steamfitter/Pipefitter program. Classes of apprentice technical training for Level 1, 2 & 3 of the Steamfitter/Pipefitter program that begin after August 28th, 2015 will be required to sit an SkilledTradesBC Level Exam. | Issued: July 16, 2015 | |
OPSN 2015 013 | To progress from Welder Foundation into Welder B Modular (Ref. OPSN 2014 014), the 1,000 work-based training hours are recommended rather than required. This decision is based on minimizing program change while work is underway with the Pan Canadian Harmonization initiative. | Issued: July 16, 2015 | |
OPSN 2015 012 | Lather (Interior Systems Mechanic) (Wall and Ceiling Installer) | Instructors are expected to follow the Assessment Guidelines Grading Sheet: Subject Competencies and Weightings tables to calculate the final in-school percentage score for each apprentice. | Issued: July 6, 2015 |
OPSN 2015 011 | Please be advised that a new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: June 11, 2015 | |
OPSN 2015 010 | The launch date of SkilledTradesBC Level Exams for Levels 1 - 3 of the Construction Electrician program has been delayed until further notice. | Issued: June 9, 2015 | |
OPSN 2015 009 | The launch date of SkilledTradesBC Level Exams for Level 2 of the Boilermaker program has been delayed until further notice. | Issued: June 8, 2015 | |
OPSN 2015 008 | SkilledTradesBC has launched Level 1 and Certificate of Qualification exam for the Saw Filer program. The launch of the Benchperson Endorsement Exam is scheduled for Dec 31, 2015. Please see attached OPSN for complete details. | Issued: April 24, 2015 | |
OPSN 2015 007 | The Assessment Guidelines for Cabinetmaker have been revised and are available in the Program Outline. | Issued: March 19, 2015 | |
OPSN 2015 006 | SkilledTradesBC Level Exams are being introduced for Levels 1, 2 & 3 of the Machinist program. | Issued: March 23, 2015 | |
OPSN 2015 005 | SkilledTradesBC Level Exams are being introduced for Levels 1, 2 & 3 of the Sprinkler System Installer program. | Issued: February 25, 2015 | |
OPSN 2015 005 | SkilledTradesBC Level Exams are being introduced for Levels 1, 2 & 3 of the Sprinkler System Installer program. | Issued: February 24, 2015 | |
OPSN 2015 004 | Floor Covering Installer Assessment Guidelines. | Issued: February 24, 2015 | |
OPSN 2015 003 | Please be advised that an updated Program Outline for the Boilermaker program is posted on the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: February 10, 2015 | |
OPSN 2015 002 | Modifications to the Carpenter Program. | Issued: March 17, 2015 |