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| School | British Columbia Institute of Technology | | |
| Location | Burnaby, BC, Canada | | |
| School Type | College | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 18,147
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| Degree | Not Applicable | | |
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| Length | 2 Year(s) | | |
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| Prerequisites Notes | Applicants must be registered apprentices. | | |
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| Description | Three trades make up the saw trades: Saw Fitting, Circular Sawfiler and Benchperson. BCIT is the only institution in B.C. that offers technical training for these trades. Saw Fitting is a two-year program, and Circular Sawfiler and Benchperson are one year each.
The apprenticeship process requires time spent learning on the job and in the classroom. Saw Fitting Apprentices must complete a two-year program including 3,360 workplace hours and 240 in-school hours of training. After completion of training, a passing grade on exams will result in the B.C. Certificate of Apprenticeship and the B.C. Certificate of Qualification. | | |
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*We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.
