This program is currently fully funded (tuition-free) by the BC Ministry of Post-Secondary Education, exclusively for Trade Workers who are Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents residing in British Columbia. Its aim is to enhance trade worker knowledge and skills, empowering them to contribute to the advancement of a sustainable trades economy. Please contact tradeup@bcit.ca for more information and to reserve your seat in the course. The Introduction to Sustainable Business Practices for ...
More detailsPrepares technicians for the Authorized Inspector’s Examination. This Authorization permits the inspection and decaling of various private and commercial vehicle classes in which the student was successfully graded on. Up-to-date information on recent changes to the inspection program will also be ...
More detailsTrade shows require a surprising amount of creativity, planning, budget and energy. A planner must consider many steps and moving parts to fully leverage the marketing and resource investment in these events. And most importantly, all need to plan events with a long-term strategy with environmental sustainability top of mind. This course examines how a trade show can be an effective marketing tool for businesses. The course covers how to position a trade show as an active marketing tool within ...
More detailsThis course provides students with experience working and communicating in a team-based collaborative project. Students will apply theoretical concepts of interprofessional collaboration, professional empathy, conflict resolution, intercultural, and interpersonal communication in a team-based project. By collaborating in diverse teams, students will apply theories and communication practices to create a team charter, team progress report, and final report. Finally, students will practice ...
More detailsThis communication course familiarizes students with the role of professional editors in the contemporary workplace and introduces the principles, symbols and methods of copy-editing and substantive editing. Students will spend a significant percentage of class time practicing their editing skills and fine tuning their understanding of grammar and mechanics. The course will help to prepare students for a typical competency test required by many employers for professional writing positions. ...
More detailsInformation is not read the same way online as in print. This course teaches students how to express ideas on the Web, how to anticipate the needs of the reader and how to organize and structure information so that it is quickly grasped and navigable, achieving the purpose for which it was ...
More detailsThis course covers how refinishing products affect the environment and how to minimize those effects. Course content includes safe handling, storage, and disposal methods of products containing volatile organic compounds (VOC) as regulated by GVRD Automotive Refinishing Emission Regulation Bylaw No. 1296, 2019 and GVRD Air Quality Management Bylaw No. 1086, ...
More detailsThis course prepares Designated Inspection Facility owner/operators for the DIF operator examination. The Designated Inspection Facility Operator training course educates in program objectives, authorized inspector obligations, and a clear recognition of operator responsibilities and ...
More detailsThis online course introduces participants to staffing, finances, marketing and shop administration associated with the automotive service and repair industry. Potential candidates are: upgrading technicians, career transitioners, service support staff, and those seeking general knowledge for a career in automotive management. Topics discussed, but not limited to are: sales potential, profitability, expense control, working with vendors, understanding staff motivational factors, and we will ...
More detailsThis online course introduces participants to customer handling and shop administration within the automotive service and repair industry. Potential candidates are: upgrading technicians, vehicle enthusiasts looking to expand their theoretical knowledge of the auto industry, career transitioners, and those seeking general knowledge for a career in automotive service advising. Topics discussed, but not limited to are: trends in the automotive industry, pay structures, flat rate schedules, price ...
More detailsThis course provides the fundamental skills, tools and processes of professional selling. The focus is on “relationship” and “need-satisfaction” selling in a business-to-business environment. Through experiential exercises, practical applications and discussions students develop, deliver and evaluate a wide range of selling methods and presentations. This course is ideal for people in business who want to enhance their selling skills, people new to a sales role, and salespeople at any ...
More detailsExamines the planning stages involved in starting a new business including market, financial and legal responsibility requirements. Major emphasis is on the initial analysis of business viability prior to the preparation of a business plan. This course will be helpful for anyone wishing to start their own ...
More detailsThe purpose of this course is to analyze and deploy visual communication techniques to solve communication problems. Parallels are drawn between verbal and visual rhetoric and tone, and students are taught the basics of visual brainstorming, developing and refining visual ideas. Course material includes effectively selecting and implementing colour, typefaces, images, and layout techniques in order to effectively convey complex messages using visual media. ...
More detailsThis communication course familiarizes students with the principles of clear, concise writing in a technical environment for specific discourse communities. Students write and edit extensively in this course and are given extensive feedback on their style and ...
More detailsEducates the student on the importance of managing operations across all industries by presenting the fundamentals in productivity improvement based on a systematic, scientific problem solving methods. Includes economic feasibility, recording techniques, assembly and analysis of data, critical examination, the development and selection of alternative solutions. Case materials explore applications to manufacturing, warehouse, office, materials management and general ...
More detailsThis course is part of a training initiative to provide workers with new skills needed to support a clean economy. The Electric Vehicle Technology and Service course prepares Automotive Service Technicians (AST) to safely diagnose, service and repair high-voltage electric vehicles. The course is designed for AST Red Seal Technicians or AST 3rd or 4th-year apprentices to build upon their previous knowledge of conventional vehicle systems and develop the knowledge and skills required to ...
More detailsManagement combines key concepts from the ASCM/APICS Foundations of Supply Chain Management body of knowledge. This course covers the basics; including definitions and problem solving, and a review of these concepts in actions and how these affect the firm's ability to compete in the marketplace. Key concepts are introduced, for planning and controlling the flow of products and services into, through, and out of an organization. Fundamental relationships among the various activities that may ...
More detailsThis course is key to Supply Chain Management. It covers the purchasing role in implementing best value sources of goods and services as well as developing interlock with key stakeholders and decision makers. The student will learn and apply concepts in category management, strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, structured negotiations, supplier performance management, leadership and change management. The focus of the learning competencies is to increase the purchasing role contribution to ...
More detailsWhether you’re an apprentice looking to the future, a journeyman who is looking to start their own business, or a trades person looking to become more valuable to their employer, Entrepreneurial skills for the trades will provide skills and insights to help build and maintain a successful trades business. What sets this apart from most "start your own business" courses is it’s strong emphasis on how to set up an operating system for your trades business. Topics such as invoicing, job ...
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a. This course will provide Heavy Duty Equipment /Truck Transport Technicians with an entry point into the knowledge and skills required to safely diagnose, service, and repair high voltage electric vehicles.
b. This course will provide Automotive Service Technicians with prior EV training and experience , the skills required to diagnose and repair electric vehicle rechargeable energy storage systems (RESS), and control systems.
c. This course will provide Heavy Duty Equipment / ...
This course provides Automotive Service Technicians with an entry point into the knowledge and skills required to safely diagnose, service, and repair high voltage electric ...
More detailsOTEC 170 Bookkeeping I provides students with an introduction to manual accounting. Emphasis is placed on fundamental accounting principles and their application in day-to-day business situations. This course is based on a service business organized as a sole proprietorship. Students cover basic bookkeeping skills including double-entry general journal entries, posting to the general ledger, preparing a trial balance, recording adjustments in a ten-column worksheet, producing period-end ...
More detailsDeveloped in consultation with many of the largest employers in the West Kootenay/Boundary Region, this modular program will provide individuals with leadership skills and knowledge they can immediately employ in the workplace. ...
More detailsLearn the basics of payroll deductions and your Federal and Provincial requirements as an employer. Course will cover how to file your remittance, how to keep accurate payroll records and use of the online calculator (provided by the CRA) to calculate payroll ...
More detailsLittle or no previous experience keeping the books for a small business or non-profit? Learn the basics of manual "pencil and paper" bookkeeping and avoid making errors entering data into your software system. Includes the accounting cycle, recording transactions to journals and ledgers, tax remittance as well as how to read financial ...
More detailsFor journeymen automotive, commercial transport, and heavy-duty mechanics who work or wish to work for a designated Inspection Facility. Employers to sign up for Vehicle Inspection Standards online before the start of the ...
More detailsZero Emissions Vehicle Service and Technology prepares Automotive Service Technicians (AST) to safely diagnose and service high voltage electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Certified technicians, registered AST 3rd and 4th year apprentices will build on previous understanding of conventional vehicle systems to develop skills in preparation for the increasing use of electric vehicles on our roads. This course has an 8 hour online self-paced module that must be completed in advance ...
More detailsThis course will provide learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to understand the need for advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) in modern vehicles, diagnose a variety of ADAS, repair a variety of ADAS, and calibrate ADAS. Learners will gain an understanding of the importance of ADAS in modern vehicles, including the benefits for driver safety and convenience. Students will also receive an introduction to a variety of ADAS types, their components, as well as the various methods of ...
More detailsThis training provides students with the essential theoretical knowledge related to the natural gas for vehicles installation code B109. The course will prepare students to write the Vehicle Conversion (CNG - Compressed Natural Gas) certification of qualification licensing examination administered by Technical Safety BC (TSBC). In addition to theoretical knowledge, students will inspect, diagnose, service, and repair natural gas (CNG) powered vehicles. A training manual is included in the ...
More detailsGain the latest knowledge and skills in planning, marketing, hiring, and finance to start or grow a successful small ...
More detailsDevelop and strengthen the communications skills needed for success in the workplace, both interpersonally and in support of team productivity and project ...
More detailsExplore and expand your leadership abilities through public speaking, conflict management, and relationship building while developing a strong vision and ...
More detailsLearn proven course strategies to work and learn with teams in a workplace, identify priorities, and resolve issues for enhanced engagement and organizational success. ...
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