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Vancouver IslandUniversity

Trades and Applied Technology

Trades and Applied Technology

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Programs

See what trades and applied technology programs are offered by VIU.

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Apprenticeship

Learn about what an apprenticeship is and what apprenticeship programs VIU offers.

Four office administration students are working together around a computer, they look happy and relaxed.

Office Career Training: Office Administration Program

Applied education and training to meet your future career and educational goals, while satisfying the employment needs of the community.

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Baking and Pastry Arts

Applied education and training to meet your future career and educational goals, while satisfying the employment needs of the community.

To VIU electrical students work together in class

Electrical Foundation Program

Applied education and training to meet your future career and educational goals, while satisfying the employment needs of the community.

A carpentry student is working on site building a house. She is cutting wood using a circular saw.

Carpentry Foundation Program

Applied education and training to meet your future career and educational goals, while satisfying the employment needs of the community.

Two VIU heavy mechanical trades students work on the engine of a truck

Heavy Mechanical Trades

Applied education and training to meet your future career and educational goals, while satisfying the employment needs of the community.

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Hairdressing

Applied education and training to meet your future career and educational goals, while satisfying the employment needs of the community.

Esthetics and Spa Therapy

Esthetics and Spa Therapy

The Student Spa Clinic provides a unique opportunity for students to practice and hone their skills in a real spa environment while learning how to establish relationships with real clients

A VIU ITAS instructor helps students working on computers

Information Technology Applied Systems (ITAS)

Applied education and training to meet your future career and educational goals, while satisfying the employment needs of the community.

VIU power engineering

Power Engineering/Process Operator - 4th Class

Applied education and training to meet your future career and educational goals, while satisfying the employment needs of the community.