Construction Ready Program

Introducing our innovative program, meticulously crafted in collaboration with industry experts to cater to the aspirations of youth keen on exploring opportunities within the construction and trades industry. Comprising three distinct micro credentials, graduates emerge with a Construction Ready Recognition of Achievement, positioning them for success in entry-level roles where demand is high and earning potential is promising. Equipped with all requisite safety certifications, students are primed to embark on a fulfilling career journey.

Program Overview:
Developed with a keen understanding of industry needs, our program offers a comprehensive curriculum spanning six weeks, totaling 180 hours of intensive training. Through a blend of theoretical instruction and hands-on experience, students acquire the foundational skills necessary to thrive in the dynamic construction landscape. With a focus on preparing graduates for entry-level positions, our program ensures they possess the essential safety certifications and basic competencies required to contribute effectively to residential and commercial construction projects.

Career Opportunities:
Upon completion of our program, graduates unlock a myriad of career pathways within the construction industry. Armed with essential safety certifications and fundamental skills, they are poised to excel as entry-level employees on residential and commercial construction sites. With over 100,000 job vacancies projected in the construction industry between 2021 and 2030, our program equips students with the tools needed to seize these opportunities and make meaningful contributions to the field.

Program Accreditation:
Our program is fully accredited by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training, ensuring the highest standards of education and training excellence.

Join us at the forefront of the construction industry and embark on a transformative journey towards a rewarding career. Enroll in our program today and take the first step towards realizing your potential in this thriving and essential sector.

Length of the Program:
The duration of our program spans six weeks, encompassing a total of 180 hours of comprehensive instruction and hands-on training. This condensed time frame ensures that students receive a focused and intensive educational experience, preparing them effectively for their chosen career paths within the construction and trades industry.

This program is not eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP).

Prior to Acceptance:

English Language Proficiency Requirements

Provide verified results for one of the English language proficiency tests listed below. Test results must be dated no more than two years before the start date of the program.

Name of English language assessment/test		Minimum score(s)/level(s)*
1.	International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic	Minimum overall score of 5.5
2.	Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT	Minimum overall score of 46
3.	Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)	Minimum overall score of 40
4.	Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP)	Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5.
5.	Duolingo English Test (DET)	Minimum overall score of 95
6.	Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic	Minimum overall score of 43
7.	Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE) Institutions may include other Cambridge Qualifications at a higher level (i.e., C2 Proficiency (CPE)).	Minimum overall score of 160 or “C”
8.	Cambridge Linguaskill	Minimum overall B2 level
9.	LANGUAGECERT Academic	Minimum overall B2 level
10.	The Michigan English Test (MET)	Minimum overall B2 level
11.	iTEP Academic	Minimum overall score of 3.5
12.	EIKEN	Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1

High School Credential

Evidence that 3 years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8-12), or 2 years of secondary education (including English 10 and 11 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher) from a country where English is one of the principal languages

Other Criteria

2 years of full-time post-secondary education have been completed in the program’s language of instruction in a country where the language of instruction is one of the principal languages.

Mature Domestic Students:

This option applies only if:
The program’s language of instruction is English.
The applicant is a mature domestic student facing barriers.
The applicant is unable to access their educational records or provide sufficient proof of secondary/post-secondary education.
Accuplacer Assessment:
- Applicants must be 19 years or older at the start of the program and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- Must provide attestation of completing at least three years of full-time education in English in a country where English is one of the primary languages (ELL courses do not count).
- Must achieve the following minimum scores on the Accuplacer English Assessment (Next Generation):
  - Reading: 230
  - Writing: 230
  - WritePlacer: 4

AND

Math Proficiency Requirements : Successful completion of provincially recognized Grade 10, 11, or 12 Mathematics with a minimum passing score of C.

Successful completion of a math assessment conducted in-house by Ace Community College with a minimum score of 50%.

Week 1

Line B- Success Strategies (Employability Skills);
- B-1: Apply Study and Learning Skills
- B-2: Describe Expectations and Responsibilities of Employers and Employees
- B-3: Use Interpersonal Communication Skills
- B-4: Describe the Apprenticeship System
- Review and Test
Line A- Use safe work practices
- A1- Manage workplace Hazards
- A2-Apply OHS regulations and worksafeBC Standards
- A3- Use Fall protection systems and equipment
- A4- Use Personal protective equipment
- A5- Use fire safety Procedures
- A7- Perform safety watch
- Review and Test

Week 2

Line C- Use tools and equipment
- C1- Use hand tools
- C2 - Use power tools
- C3- Use powder-actuated tools
- C4- Use rigging and hoisting equipment
- Review and Test
Trade Math
- Math for Trades - Volume 1
- Math for Trades - Volume 2
- Review and Test
Electrical Fundamentals and Basic Electronics
- E-1: Describe the basic principles of Electricity
- E-2: Identify Common circuit components and their symbols
- E-3: Explain wiring connections
- E-4: Use multimeters
- Review and Test

Week 3

Line D- Perform routine trade activities
- D1- Install permanent and Temporary fencing
- D2- Erect and dismantle hoarding/enclosures
- D3- Perform Traffic Control
- D4- Establish grades and elecations,
- D5- Handle materials
- D6- Install membranes
- D7- Install insulating materials
- Review and Test
Line E- Perform site work
- E1 Prepare site,
- E2- Perform ground work
- E3 Perform Demolition
- E4- Apply excavation and shoring practices
- E5- Service site
- Review and Test

Week 4

Line F- Use scaffolding and access equipment
- F1- Scaffolding
- F2- Use access equipment
- Review and test
Employer Event
Line G: Perform Concrete work
- G1: Form Concrete
- G2: Place and finish concrete
- Review

Week 5

Line I- Perform utilities and pipeline works
- I1 : Install utility piping
- Review line I
Line J - Perform Roadwork
- J1: Perform Paving materials
- Review and Test