Trades Instructor

Diploma: Short Certificate

Location: Varies

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Overview

Learn the latest techniques, methodologies, and approaches to teaching in vocational and trades training contexts.

Tuition $1,641
Credential Short Certificate
Length 105 hours
Hours Part-time
Delivery Class-based
Campus Varies

What to expect

Instructional strategies may include interactive lecture, presentations, assignments, guest speakers, discussions, group work, field trips, case studies.

Courses may be offered in online, face-to-face, and blended formats.

What you will learn

  • Design, deliver and evaluate adult learning and teaching reflecting various vocational instructional approaches.
  • Create and manage a positive and engaging vocational learning environment that promotes respect for the diversity of learners.
  • Act in an ethical and professional manner when working in an adult vocational education setting.
  • Integrate critical reflection and self-regulated learning into personal and instructional practices.
  • Demonstrate and promote critical thinking skills as a professional.

Program duration and maximum time for completion

7 credits (105 hours)

Completion time will vary depending on individual circumstances. The program is designed to allow for flexibility, and may be completed at an accelerated pace.

The program must be completed within 3 years. 

Admission requirements

Program-specific

  • English language proficiency at an English 12 level, or equivalent

  • Applicants will be required to have:
    • Trade certification and be currently teaching or preparing to teach in a vocational setting, or
    • Receive departmental approval

Learn more about VCC's academic upgrading or English as a Second Language (ESL) courses, or discover which university transfer options are right for you.

Recommended considerations

Students should have:

  • a willingness to participate in a wide variety of instructional strategies, both face-to-face and online
  • the ability to work independently and with others

Program availability

Not currently available.

Courses

TRAI 3001Trades Training Fundamentals1
TRAI 3002Trades Specific Facilitating Learning2
TRAI 3003Trades Specific Assessment and Evaluation2
TRAI 3004Trades Specific Student Engagement Techniques2
Total Credits7

This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Fees and costs

Application fee $36
Tuition $1,641
College initiative $22
Campus resource $66
Graduation $45
Total $1,809

* Fees are approximate and subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Application and assessment fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees include a non-refundable deposit.

Refund policies vary for domestic and international students. Review the applicable policy for eligibility, deadlines, and refund amounts.

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Technical requirement

General technology requirements for online learning

How to apply

To apply, please contact the School of Instructor Education at 604.871.7488 or 604.871.7499 or by email at [email protected].

 

Ready to apply?

Online

You will be directed to EducationPlannerBC.

Mail

Fill out a PDF form and mail to:
VCC Registrar's Office
1155 East Broadway
Vancouver, B.C., V5T 4V5

International students

Apply to VCC international programs online. Check the availability status for your desired program and intake before applying.

Contact us

Program information

For questions about Instructor Education programs email us at [email protected].

Advising services

Phone: 604.871.7000, option 2
Email: [email protected]

Advising services for International students

[email protected]

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.