Embalmer

Embalmer

Services AttentiveConfidentCoordinatedDecisive
  • How to identify and describe human anatomy 
  • How to identify and describe safety, sanitation and hygiene practices 
  • How to describe and practice embalming 
  • How to identify and describe funeral law 
  • How to employ strong communications skills 

Embalmers are caring and attentive people. Their trustworthy nature make them a valuable resource in what is often a challenging time for families and friends.

As an Embalmer, you’ll take on a role that requires not just precision, but also allows for expression as you help to prepare or restore human remains.  

You’ll be comfortable with large responsibility, as your work is a crucial part in an important and often very emotional time for others.  

8.40
2.00
Training Hours
3600
False

No challenge process is currently available for this certification. This decision is currently under review. For further information please contact the BC Funeral Association on 1-250-592-3213 and at info [at] bcfunerals.com (info[at]bcfunerals[dot]com).

Program Updates

  • August 2024: Instructor requirements for this program were updated. Please see the Program Update for more details.

Program Information

Exam Information and Resources

Find exam-related information and resources under each menu item below.

Information:

Information:

  • Communication 
  • Coordination  
  • Judgement and decision-making 
  • Human anatomy and physiology 
  • Embalming 
Certification challenge only trade
1

To get certified, you will need to sign up for technical training at an approved training provider in addition to on-the-job training. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC for a comprehensive list of what programs are available in your trade at public and non-public schools. 

For a list of all approved non-public training providers, visit this page.

Broadband Network Technician

Broadband Network 

Technician

Services

Please note that this program is only available for those wishing to challenge certification. There is no apprenticeship pathway at this time.

Broadband Network Technicians install, maintain and repair cable and satellite telecommunication systems including cable television, broadband internet and telephone services. They work in the telecommunications industry, performing services on-site at client premises, in the distribution network, or at the headend. On-site tasks include installations, troubleshooting, and repair.

Training Hours
0
False

Program Update

Please note that this program is only available for those wishing to challenge certification. There is no apprenticeship pathway at this time.

This trade was previously named Community Antenna Television Technician (CATV); the name has been changed to reflect current technology. The Certificate of Qualification (CofQ) for CATV is still valid and will be recognized by industry. Individuals may not hold both CofQs.

Program and Exam Information

Challenge the Trade

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

Certification challenge only trade
0

Climbing Arborist

Climbing 

Arborist 

forest of trees with mountainous background in bc
Services Construction AdventurousAthleticCuriousVisual
  • How to assess trees and shrubs for risks 
  • How to do aerial work with a lift truck and climbing equipment  
  • How to conduct tree climbing and pruning at heights  
  • How to identify and remediate issues for trees 
  • How to identify common tree health disorders  

Climbing Arborists take to the air, caring for the trees that surround us. They enjoy the challenge of working outdoors, while displaying their caring nature in the way they maintain our green spaces.

As a Climbing Arborist, you’ll spend your days up in the trees, letting your curious and nimble nature help you navigate a challenging and invigorating environment.

You don’t shy away from diverse weather conditions, and you’re great at guiding your work through visual assessments. You’ll assess trees for health risks, either using climbing equipment or vehicles to safety carry out your tasks.

8.00
1.00
Training Hours
1800
False

Program Updates

Individuals applying for a Sign-off Authority number for Climbing Arborist do not require Arborist Technician certification. Updated forms are posted below in the Challenge the Trade section.

The Exam Breakdown is available for the Certificate of Qualification and show the approximate percentage of weighting per General Area of Competency (GAC).

The apprenticeship pathway for Climbing Arborist is now available for registration. Both the apprenticeship and challenge pathway requires the candidate to demonstrate competency in a practical assessment in addition to a written exam. See Occupational Performance Standards for an overview of the competencies that are assessed.

Program Information

Note: Arborist Technician must be taken before Climbing Arborist. 

Challenge the Trade

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

OR

If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please contact customer service for more information.

  • Active listening  
  • Plant and tree identification 
  • Plant and tree treatment  
  • Falling, limbing, pruning and bucking  
  • Climbing equipment use 
Certification challenge only trade
1

To get certified, you will need to sign up for technical training at an approved training provider in addition to on-the-job training. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC for a comprehensive list of what programs are available in your trade at public and non-public schools. 

Baker

Baker

baker
Services Manufacturing CreativeExpressivePreciseVisual
  • How to prepare doughs and batters 
  • How to decorate cakes and other treats 
  • How to ensure consistent quality across large quantities of baked goods 
  • How to operate large mixers, ovens and other small-scale industrial equipment 
  • How to order, organize and store food safely  

Bakers are creative individuals, who can follow and create a recipe—often on the spot. They take great pride in their hands-on, challenging work, which is on display every day for customers to enjoy. 

As a Baker, you’re a master of time management—fast and precise, able to produce baked goods under tight timelines. You’re also constantly multitasking, from receiving and measuring ingredients to preparing batters and doughs, baking and decorating. 

You might find yourself working with other Bakers in a retail or bakery, leading the baking at a hotel or restaurant, or running your own business.

12.00
3.00
Training Hours
5040
True

Program Updates:

Note: A VALID FOODSAFE Level 1 Certification or equivalent is a pre-requisite to challenge this certification.

Harmonized Program (2024) Information and Resources

In effect starting September 1, 2024

Exam Information and Resources

Find exam-related information and resources under each menu item below.

Updates:

  • November 2024: OPSN 2024 027 (Baker Harmonized Level 1 & 2 SLE Launch)
  • March 2024: Standardized Level Exams will be deactivated on September 1, 2024, until Harmonized Standardized Level Exams are implemented.

Information:

Updates:

  • November 2024: OPSN 2024 027 (Baker Harmonized Level 1 & 2 SLE Launch)
  • March 2024: Standardized Level Exams will be deactivated on September 1, 2024, until Harmonized Standardized Level Exams are implemented.

Information:

Updates:

  • December 2024: Program Update (IP Exams aligned to 2023 Red Seal Occupational Standards (RSOS)). A Comparative Analysis detailing changes between the 2015 NOA and 2023 RSOS can be found here

Information:

Challenge the Trade

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

OR

If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please contact customer service for more information.

  • Monitoring and active learning 
  • Safe food storage and handling 
  • Merchandising, inventory, and sales  
  • Baked goods materials, principles and terminology 
  • Assembly, icing and decoration  
Certification challenge only trade
1

To get certified, you will need to sign up for technical training at an approved training provider in addition to on-the-job training. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC for a comprehensive list of what programs are available in your trade at public and non-public schools. 

Arborist Technician

Arborist 

Technician

forest of trees with mountainous background in bc
Construction Services AdventurousAthleticCurious
  • How to identify different types of plants and trees 
  • How to treat injured and diseased plants and trees  
  • How to fall, limb and buck trees 
  • How to prune and perform other work on trees from the ground 
  • How to chip brush, cut wood and clean up after tree care operations 

Arborist Technicians are adventurous and curious individuals, whose deep appreciation for trees, love of physical activity, and visual way of working create the beautiful communities we all enjoy. 

As an Arborist Technician, you’re skilled in all aspects of tree care, including identifying plants and examining and diagnosing pests and diseases.  

You enjoy working in an outdoor setting, and have an approach that spurs you to interact with your surroundings. You use your knowledge to assess the health and structure of a tree, determine its needs and identify appropriate treatments.  

8.00
1.00
Training Hours
1600
False

Program Information and Resources

Note: Arborist Technician must be taken before Climbing Arborist.   

Exam Information and Resources

Certificate of Qualification Exam

 

Updates:

  • None

Information:

Challenge the Trade

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

OR

If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please contact customer service for more information.

  • Active listening  
  • Plant and tree identification 
  • Plant and tree treatment  
  • Falling, limbing and bucking  
  • Pruning and other groundwork 
Certification challenge only trade
1

To get certified, you will need to sign up for technical training at an approved training provider in addition to on-the-job training. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC for a comprehensive list of what programs are available in your trade at public and non-public schools. 

Utility Arborist

Utility 

Arborist

Arborist cutting tree
Services AdventurousAthleticCuriousVisual
  • How to identify and apply regulations 
  • How to use aerial lifts, chippers, and chainsaws 
  • How to assess, identify and prune trees 
  • How to fall and buck 
  • How to use rigging and climbing gear 

Utility Arborists step in and clear vegetation from electrical equipment and structures, ensuring the continued and safe flow of power to our homes and communities. 

As a Utility Arborist, you’ll find the balance between physical, adventurous and nimble work with the need to be extra careful.  

You’ll clear trees and plants away from electrical equipment, including power lines, whether because of natural growth or storms. Your work will require a solid grounding in the use of arborist equipment and an excellent understanding of safety regulations. 

8.00
2.00
Training Hours
2378
False

Program Updates

None.

 

Program Information and Resources

Exam Information and Resources

Find exam-related information and resources under each menu item below.

Information:

Information:

Challenge the Trade

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

  • Coordination  
  • Critical thinking 
  • Equipment operation 
  • Tree and plant pruning, falling, and limbing 
  • Site inspections 
Certification challenge only trade
1

To get certified, you will need to sign up for technical training at an approved training provider in addition to on-the-job training. 

Visit Trades Training BC and EducationPlannerBC for a comprehensive list of what programs are available in your trade at public and non-public schools. 

For a list of all approved non-public training providers, visit this page.

 

Proximity Verification Form

Work-Based Training Proximity Verification Declaration

Appliance Service Technician

Appliance Service 

Technician 

2 tradeworkers
Services AnalyticalCoordinatedResourcefulSystematic
  • How to assess appliances for issues 
  • How to identify electrical system requirements 
  • How to repair, install and maintain appliances  
  • How to create work and cost estimates 
  • How to interact with customers 

Appliance Service Technicians are highly analytical and mechanical thinkers who keep the many modern inventions we enjoy—from fridges to washers and microwaves—functioning safely and efficiently.  

As an Appliance Service Technician, you’ll enjoy the challenge and variation each day brings. 

Your expert knowledge in electrical systems and mechanics, combined with your hands-on nature, make you well-equipped to deal with the challenges of modern technology. You’ll regularly test and repair complex appliances, using advanced equipment and techniques that draw on your resourceful nature. 

Training Hours
7200
False

Program Updates

Note: Technical training is not a requirement for the apprenticeship pathway of this program. However, technical training is available through the Appliance Service Technician Foundation program. Please refer to the Foundation Program Standards section within the program profile for details.

Interprovincial Exam Resources

Program Information

Challenge the Trade

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

OR

If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please contact customer service for more information.

  • Appliance repair and maintenance 
  • Troubleshooting 
  • Customer relations 
  • Workplace and electrical safety  
  • Electrical principles, components and equipment   
Certification challenge only trade
1

Technical training is not a requirement for the apprenticeship pathway of this program. However, technical training is available through the Appliance Service Technician Foundation program. Please refer to the Foundation Program Standards section within the program profile for details.