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These TradeUpBC courses are continuing education for experienced tradespeople and employers. They are not initial apprenticeship programs and they do not by themselves lead to a certificate of qualification.

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Marketing Communication

University of Victoria

Introduces marketing principles and communication planning for online and organizational campaigns.

Duration as listed: 117 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

Continuing educationOnline

Mastering Challenging Conversations

Royal Roads University

Develops practical approaches to necessary but difficult workplace conversations.

Duration as listed: 24 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

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Meteorology Level 1 (MET1)

Camosun College

Introduces weather systems, reports, routing, and interpretation of marine forecasts.

Duration as listed: 150 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

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Meteorology Level 2 (MET2)

Camosun College

Advances marine-weather study through synoptic charts, tropical storms, currents, and sea conditions.

Duration as listed: 90 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

Continuing educationOnline

Mindful Communication and Listening

Royal Roads University

Practises attentive listening, emotional awareness, and thoughtful responses in workplace communication.

Duration as listed: 24 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

Continuing educationOnline

Natural Asset Management Fundamentals

Royal Roads University

Examines how natural assets and ecosystems can support infrastructure resilience amid climate change.

Duration as listed: 24 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

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Nautical Communications (COMM)

Camosun College

Teaches mariners to identify ship sound signals for manoeuvring, restricted visibility, and distress.

Duration as listed: 20 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

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Nautical Leadership and Managerial Skills

Camosun College

Develops shipboard leadership and management knowledge for senior maritime roles.

Duration as listed: 35 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

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Nautical Leadership and Teamwork (LTW)

Camosun College

Builds teamwork and operational leadership for safe vessel operation and care of people aboard.

Duration as listed: 24 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

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Navigation Safety Level 1 (NS1)

Camosun College

Reviews collision-prevention regulations and their Canadian modifications for mariners.

Duration as listed: 72 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

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Navigation Safety Level 2 (NS2)

Camosun College

Studies collision-prevention rules at the level expected of senior deck officers.

Duration as listed: 72 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

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New Residential Builders License

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Covers seven academic competency areas linked to BC residential builder licensing.

Duration as listed: 252 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

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Operations Management Fundamentals

British Columbia Institute of Technology

Uses systematic problem solving and data analysis to improve operational productivity.

Duration as listed: 36 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

Continuing educationOnline

Optimizing Change in Organizations

Royal Roads University

Explores how leaders can guide organizational change while supporting personal transitions.

Duration as listed: 24 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

Continuing educationIn Person

Ozone Layer Protection Awareness (HRAI Certification)

Camosun College

Reviews refrigerant handling, ozone protection, leak detection, and regulatory compliance for cooling systems.

Duration as listed: 7 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

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Payroll Accounting

University of the Fraser Valley

Practises payroll calculations, required forms, and accounting entries under federal and provincial rules.

Duration as listed: 21 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

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Pesticide Applicators Certificate - Agriculture

University of the Fraser Valley

Reviews pesticide-use rules and prepares learners for BC's agricultural applicator examination.

Duration as listed: 18 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

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Pesticide Applicators Certificate - Landscape

University of the Fraser Valley

Reviews pesticide-use rules and prepares learners for BC's landscape applicator examination.

Duration as listed: 18 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

Continuing educationOnline

Plumbing Code Overview

Camosun College

Introduces the BC Plumbing Code through guided online activities suitable for newcomers or refreshers.

Duration as listed: 48 hrs.

Source checked 28 September 2026

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