Official Program Standards Notifications (OPSNs) are used by SkilledTradesBC to convey information regarding changes in the standards for training programs and information regarding training delivery to SkilledTradesBC 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.
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2022 OPSN |
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| OPSN 2022 027 | Sheet Metal Worker | Harmonized Level 3 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: December 23, 2022 |
| OPSN 2022 026 | Parts and Warehousing 1, Partsperson 2, Partsperson 3 | Program Outline and Program Profile Update | Issued: November 30, 2022 |
| OPSN 2022 025 | Plumber | 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 | Cabinetmaker | Harmonized Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the website. | Issued: September 28, 2022 |
| OPSN 2022 023 | Gasfitter - Class A | Harmonized Program Implementation | Issued: September 20, 2022 |
| OPSN 2022 022 | Winder Electrician | Certificate of Qualification Exam Launch | Issued: September 1, 2022 |
| OPSN 2022 021 | Hairstylist | Harmonized Level 1 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: August 31, 2022 |
| OPSN 2022 020 | Bricklayer | Harmonized Level 2 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: August 24, 2022 |
| OPSN 2022 019 | Automotive Service Technician | Single Credential Program & Standardized Level Exams Implementation | Issued: August 23, 2022 |
| OPSN 2022 018 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic | Harmonized Level 2 & Level 3 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: August 19, 2022 |
| OPSN 2022 017 | Lather | Harmonized Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the website. | Issued: August 15, 2022 |
| OPSN 2022 016 | Bricklayer | Harmonized Level 1 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: August 15, 2022 |
| OPSN 2022 015 | Carpenter | Harmonized (2023) Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the website. | Issued: August 5, 2022 |
| OPSN 2022 014 | Recreation Vehicle Service Technician | Harmonized Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the website. | Issued: July 15, 2022 (Revised Sept 12, 2022) |
| OPSN 2022 013 | Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) | Harmonized Level 3 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: July 8, 2022 |
| OPSN 2022 012 | Roofer (Roofer, Damp and Waterproofer) | 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 | Steamfitter / Pipefitter | Harmonized Level 3 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: May 12, 2022 |
| OPSN 2022 009 | Machinist | Harmonized Level 2 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: May 12, 2022 |
| OPSN 2022 008 | Machinist | Harmonized Level 1 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: May 12, 2022 |
| OPSN 2022 007 | Mobile Crane Operator | Credit for Prior Learning added to the challenge pathway | Issed: April 29, 2022 |
| OPSN 2022 006 | Landscape Horticulturist | Harmonized Foundation Standard Level Exam introduced | Issued: March 29, 2022 |
| OPSN 2022 005 | Automotive Refinishing Prep Technician | Deactivation of Automotive Refinishing Prep Technician | Issued: April 5, 2022 |
| OPSN 2022 003.1 | Plumber | Amendment to Harmonized Level 2 Standardized Level Exam code book requirement announced in OPSN 2022 003 | Issued: March 25, 2022 |
| OPSN 2022 004 | Motorcycle Technician | Harmonized Level 4 Standardized Level Exam removed | Issued: February 25, 2022 |
| OPSN 2022 003 | Plumber | Harmonized Level 2 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: February 11, 2022 |
| OPSN 2022 002 | Steamfitter / Pipefitter | Harmonized Level 2 Standardized Level Exam introduced | Issued: February 11, 2022 |
| OPSN 2022 001 | Dairy Production Technician 1 | Deactivation of apprenticeship and challenge pathway | Issued: January 4, 2022 |
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2021 OPSN |
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| OPSN 2021 015 | Sheet Metal Worker | Harmonized Level 2 Standardized Level Exam introduced. | Issued: December 23, 2021 |
| OPSN 2021 014 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic | Harmonized Level 1 Standardized Level Exam introduced. | Issued: October 6, 2021 |
| OPSN 2021 013 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic | Minor changes to the Time Allocation Charts | Issued: September 29, 2021 |
| OPSN 2021 012 | Construction Electrician & Industrial Electrician | 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 | Rig Technician | Challenge pathway de-activated. | Issued: August 12, 2021 |
| OPSN 2021 010 | Bricklayer | Harmonized Level 3 Standardized Level Exam Removed. | Issued: August 19, 2021 |
| OPSN 2021 009 | Glazier | Harmonized Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the website. | Issued: September 8, 2021 |
| OPSN 2021 008 | Marine Mechanical Technician | 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 | Motorcycle and Power Equipment Technician | Harmonized Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the website. | Issued: June 22, 2021 |
| OPSN 2021 005 | Security Systems Technician | 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 | Recreation Vehicle Service Technician | Standardized Level Exams introduced. Exam Weighting Charts have been posted to the website. | Issued: April 29, 2021 |
| OPSN 2021 003 | Insulator (Heat and Frost) | Harmonized Level 1 Standardized Level Exam introduced. An Exam Weighting Chart has been posted to the website. | Issued: April 19, 2021 |
| OPSN 2021 002 | Bricklayer (Mason) | Harmonized Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the website. | Issued: April 12, 2021 |
| OPSN 2021 001 | Landscape Horticulturist | Harmonized Level 2 Standardized Level Exam introduced. An Exam Weighting Chart has been posted to the website. | Issued: March 31, 2021 |
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2020 OPSN |
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| OPSN 2020 010 | Gasfitter-Class A | A revised Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: November 5, 2020 |
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OPSN 2020 009 |
Instrumentation and Control Technician | A new Harmonized Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: October 14, 2020 |
| OPSN 2020 008 | Hairstylist | A new Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: August 18, 2020 |
| OPSN 2020 007 | Automotive Refinishing Prep Technician | Program will be inactivated effective April 1, 2021. | Issued: June 26, 2020 |
| OPSN 2020 006 | Automotive Refinishing Technician | A new Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: June 26, 2020 |
| OPSN 2020 005 | Automotive Collision Repair Technician | A new Program Outline and Program Profile have been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: June 26, 2020 |
| OPSN 2020 004 | Winder Electrician | 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 | Carpenter | Harmonized Level 4 Assessment Guidelines updated. | Issued: March 6, 2020 |
| OPSN 2020 002 | Automotive Service Technician | Harmonized Level 4 Standardized Level Exam (SLE) has been launched. | Issued: February 21, 2020 |
| OPSN 2020 001 | Powerline Technician | A new Program Outline has been posted to the SkilledTradesBC website. | Issued: January 29, 2020 |
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