What is Youth Trades Sampler?
Trades Sampler is an academy-style program where students get the opportunity to sample 5 different trades while attending Selkirk College’s trades campus. Electrical, Welding, Millwright/Machinist, Carpentry, Metal Fabrication and Heavy Duty Mechanics are all trades that students may sample.
Students also obtain workplace safety certificates such as WHMIS training, Occupational First Aid 1, and a Forklift operator class 5 certificate in addition to the young worker safety training that is embedded throughout the course.
In addition to this, students finish the course with on-the-job training for 4 weeks in a trade of their interest. This program gives students who are interested in entering a skilled trade experience with which they can make an informed decision about their potential career path.
Course Breakdown
2 weeks in-class safety orientation + course preparation at SD8 Secondary School
10 weeks of trades sampling (2 weeks for each trade)
5 weeks of work placement (can be paid or unpaid)
Key Information:
Dates of Program: February to June (all of second semester)
Teacher: Brent Firkser + Selkirk College Instructors
Required Materials: CSA certified Work Boots and Safety Glasses
Certifications offered in the course: Level 1 Occupational First Aid, WHMIS & Fall Protection Training or Forklift training
Trades Offered: Carpentry, Welding, Machinist/Millwright, Metal Fabrication, Electrical, & Heavy Duty Mechanics
Location: SD8 Secondary School + Selkirk College (Nelson Silverking Campus)
Class Size: 16
Credits Earned: Up to 20 credits
Registration Requirements: Complete the application package and submit it to your school counsellor for approval.
​Although the program is running through LVR, students from across the district are welcome to participate. They will continue to be a student registered at their home school and be allowed to participate in extra-curricular activities at their school.
