"What the L" - Applications Now Open!
ICBC Learner Permit Program
Please complete the application below and submit it to your Youth Worker, Counselor or Post Secondary Advisor.
What the L Application 2026.pdf
*applications will be accepted on a needs-based system
Applications due: March 11, 2026
Program Dates: Tuesday, May 12 & 19, 2026 @ 1100 Winslow Avenue
Course information:
The What the L Program gives students the opportunity to prepare for and earn their “L” driver’s license while also developing valuable skills in safety, responsibility, and independence.
This is a 2-day program offered to students 16 years and older, providing step-by-step support from an ICBC instructor.
What’s Included:
Two-day session with an ICBC instructor
Practice tests and driver manuals
Transportation to the ICBC testing center
“L” test booked through SD43 (skip the wait times)
Lunch is provided
Applications due: Wednesday May 6, 2026
Program Dates: Friday May 22, 2026 @ 1080 Winslow Avenue
Course information:Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1 is a one-day course designed to cover all medical techniques considered to be within the responsibility of the Occupational First Aid Level 1 Attendant as required by the Workers' Compensation Board of BC (WCB). Requirements:age: must be at least 16 years old at the time of the courseStudents will pay $95.00 (Normally $130-$1500 to non-members)Must have valid government-issued photo ID is required to receive a certificate (ex: driver's license, passport, NEXUS, BCID,...)Main topics covered include:Basic Life Support (CPR - A) -- CPR with Automated Defibrillator TrainingSmall Wound ManagementCritical Airway, breathing and circulation interventions with C-spine managementIn order to be successful, participants must demonstrate practical skill competency and achieve 70% on a multiple choice exam. On successful completion of the course, participants receive a 3-year certification
Course information:
Occupational First Aid (OFA) Level 1 is a one-day course designed to cover all medical techniques considered to be within the responsibility of the Occupational First Aid Level 1 Attendant as required by the Workers' Compensation Board of BC (WCB).
Main topics covered include:
In order to be successful, participants must demonstrate practical skill competency and achieve 70% on a multiple choice exam. On successful completion of the course, participants receive a 3-year certification
Are you passionate about our coastal waters?Start your career at sea as a deckhand! Explore a marine career working on tugboats, ferries, or deep-sea vessels. BCIT is offering, tuition-free, the Enhanced Bridge Watch Rating Program and the hands-on training required for a sea faring career.Age requirement:must be at least 18 by the end of the program... could start when 17, depending on your birthdateopen to grads (up to age 26).Intake dates and times:BCIT will be updating the dates (usually Mon - Fri, 8.30am - 3.30pm)For more information and application, see links in the right column.
Are you passionate about our coastal waters?
Start your career at sea as a deckhand! Explore a marine career working on tugboats, ferries, or deep-sea vessels. BCIT is offering, tuition-free, the Enhanced Bridge Watch Rating Program and the hands-on training required for a sea faring career.
Age requirement:
Intake dates and times:
