Apprentice Residential Building Maintenance Worker

Apprenticeship
TYPE:
  • Full Time
LENGTH: 6 months or less
CAMPUS: Fort St. James - Vanderhoof
FEES: Check fee schedule
START DATE: Spring 2024 - Fall 2024
DELIVERY:
  • In Class
Apprenticeship Course Registration

Apprentices must have their employer register them with SkilledTradesBC and fill out the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Trades Apprenticeship application form online. Once complete, they are placed on the appropriate interest list. 2-3 months prior to the course start date, they will be contacted by ²ÝÁñÉçÇø if a seat is available.   

  • Overview
  • Courses
  • Location & Dates
  • Entry Requirements
  • Fees

Overview

Get certified with ²ÝÁñÉçÇø's residential building maintenance worker apprenticeship program! This program provides the technical training portion of your apprenticeship journey, which in combination with work-based training hours, lead to SkilledTrades BC certification.

As a Residential Building Maintenance Worker, you’ll enjoy a dynamic and engaging role.  

You’re very resourceful, using a broad range of knowledge and skills to repair, maintain, install and remove a range of components and systems. This could include fixing electrical appliances, removing a troublesome plumbing fixture—and more, making you an essential handy person who can do a bit of everything.

Careers

With a certification in Residential Building Maintenance Worker, you will become skilled in maintaining all aspects of residential, simple commercial, institutional, and mixed-use buildings.

What You'll Learn

  • How to perform all duties in accordance with building codes and bylaws 
  • How to maintain or repair piping and plumbing fixtures, as well as electrical appliances, outlets and accessories 
  • How to lay out, measure, cut and assemble wood 
  • How to maintain and place concrete products  
  • How to maintain, repair and remove gutters, flashing, roofing systems, insulation, tiles, carpet, Gyproc walls, and more 

Key Job Skills

  • Communication and coordination  
  • Troubleshooting 
  • Hand and power tool use 
  • Construction, plumbing and electrical techniques 
  • Knowledge of bylaws and building codes 

Apprentice Residential Building Maintenance Worker Courses

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Apprentice Residential Building Maintenance Worker

RBMW 101 – Residential Building Maintenance Worker Level 1 (8 weeks)
RBMW 201 – Residential Building Maintenance Worker Level 2 (8 weeks)
RBMW 301 – Residential Building Maintenance Worker Level 3 (8 weeks)

Residential Building Maintenance Worker Apprentices who successfully complete RBMW 301 are eligible to write the Certificate of Qualification Exam.

Technical training must be completed in sequence. It is recommended to complete a full year of work-based training hours between levels to best prepare for the next level of technical training.

Training dates & how to apply

For up-to-date technical training dates at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø visit the  .

To apply for any level of technical training at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø visit: .

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Locations & Dates

For up-to-date technical training dates at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø visit the  .

To apply for any level of technical training at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø visit: .

START DATE CAMPUS DELIVERY LENGTH
Spring 2024 Vanderhoof In Class Level 1
Jan 8 - Mar 1
Fall 2024 Vanderhoof In Class 7 weeks
Fall 2024 Fort St. James In Class Sept 23 - Nov 15

Entry Requirements

Once your employer has submitted an Apprentice and Sponsor Registration Form to SkilledTradesBC on your behalf you can apply to attend technical training at ²ÝÁñÉçÇø. Many of our apprenticeship programs have waitlists so we encourage you to apply early.

SkilledTradesBC doesn’t require apprentices to have completed a required number of work-based-training hours to attend technical training. However, because apprenticeship programs are a unique blend of in-class and on-the-job training we encourage you to work with your employer to decide on a training schedule that best combines these two forms of training.

Need help meeting these requirements?

Check out our Academic Upgrading options.

Limited admission

A program with a limited number of seats per intake and is on a “first qualified, first admitted” basis.

Invest in your future

Please check the Fee Schedule for up-to-date information.

These costs are an estimate and do not include books. Costs may change without notice. Student fees vary by campus.

Books for this program can be purchased from the .

Paying for college

We're here to help. You can apply for scholarships and bursaries through ²ÝÁñÉçÇø. We can also help you find loans and other funding. Visit Financial aid to find out how.

Salaries and employment

Looking for a job? Check the .

Highlights

Hands-On Learning
Gain 4500 hours of work-based training with this apprenticeship.
Technical Training
Ladder your training from level 1 to levels 2 and 3. You'll receive a combined 24 weeks of technical training over 3 years.
Employer Approved
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