What are Cross-Trade Pilots?

Cross-Trade Pilots provide a new pathway to advanced standing in apprenticeship for trades workers with certification or significant experience in a related trade.

The Pilots are skills assessment, training and employment support programs for trades workers in British Columbia seeking certification in a pilot trade they already have experience with through any of the following:

• certification in a related trade
• s ignificant experience working in the target or a related trade
• international training and experience in the target or a related trade

Cross-Trade Pilots are available for those seeking advancement in one of the following trades:

• Automotive Service Technician
• Diesel Engine Mechanic
• Heavy Duty Equipment Technician
• Truck and Transport Mechanic
• Welder

Benefits for Employers

By participating in Cross-Trade Pathways you will be able to:

• improve your workforce by supporting your current employees to seek certification in an additional, related trade OR certify in a trade they have significant experience and knowledge in

• find and evaluate experienced trades workers through participating in defined-term work placement employment

Participating in Cross-Trade Pathways has no cost to employers above wages for employed participants

Support Your Employees

Through Cross-Trade Pathways, employers can support employees who have significant experience in motive power trades or welding to have their knowledge and experience recognized toward trade certification.

Supporting eligible employees to participate in a Cross-Trades pilot can:

• support workforce sustainability and retention
• increase employee motivation and collaboration
• create a more agile company
• prepare your workforce for the implementation of Skilled Trades Certification in BC

Learn More and Participate

Employers can learn more and benefit from participating in the program by taking a few quick steps:

1. Create an account here - choose the option at the top for participating employers

2. Let us know what you are looking for - answer the short survey you are directed to (5 minutes maximum) about where you operate and what trades you employ workers in

Once you complete the survey, our team will reach out to discuss opportunities for your company to participate in Cross-Trade Pathways.

Participant Pathways

The graphics below show the pathways that participants can take into Cross-Trade Pilots.