• 1 intake​: for the 2022-23 school ​year, this program will be running for all of semester 2 (January 30 - June 28, 2023). ​Traditionally, it has run in semester 1, but the instructor is on a leave during this time.
• 5 days a week - 8.20pm to 3.00pm
  

Student Eligibility

• limited to 18 students
• students typically take this program in their grade 12 year after taking all the necessary/core grade 11 subjects
• the Ministry of Education has allowed grads to apply, but they must:
• understand that first priority is given to a student applying for it for their grade 12 year... "grads" would be on a waiting list, to start​
• talk to their counselor well in advance (early January of gr 12 - course selection time)
• talk to the district coordinator well in advance (early January of gr 12​)
  
• complete a 'transition plan' (see district coordinator)
  
• have a plan of action​ between June (grad) and Feb (start of sem 2)
  
• ex: take Auto 12, work in an auto shop, upgrade math skills,...
  
• must have government-issued photo ID that is current/valid on the ​ITA exam date in late January (ex: a driver's license, BC ID, or passport)​
  

Student Cost

• tuition-free, but students wi​ll need to pay $350 for program materials and textbook. Please note: this is a $50 increase from last 2020-21 school year, as the price of metal, wire and wood have all increased significantly over the past year.
  

Location & Transportation

• Dr. Charles Best Secondary​
• Transportation, to and from the training site, is the responsibility of the parent/guardian
  

Pre-Requisites

• completed all grade 11 core subjects, including:
• ​Physics 11
• Math 11:  Foundations (C+) or Pre-Cal (C+) or Workplace (B)
• any Tech Ed 10 or 11 course
• excellent attendance + lates record
  

Skills + Attributes

• ability to work individually, and as part of a team
  
• patience and accuracy
• love of all things electrical in new home construction​