BCIT helps launch the next wave of BC shipbuilding
The Federal Government’s recent eight billion dollar shipbuilding announcement with Seaspan is great news for BC and great news for BCIT. As British Columbia’s largest institute of applied learning, BCIT is uniquely poised to help launch this exciting new era in shipbuilding.
The Provincial Government estimates there will be 4000 direct and spin-off jobs created by this project over the next three decades and every one of BCIT’s six broad categories of education will see increased career and training opportunities – from welding and millwright apprenticeship opportunities to project management and marine engineering courses.
“This means there will be more employment opportunities for, past, present, and future BCIT students, in the trades, and in a vast array of other areas,” says Paul Dangerfield, vice president of Education, Research and International.
“This will increase demand for a wide variety of sectors – journeymen and apprentices, project managers and engineers – even in areas like health sciences, we may see a boost in hiring due to the cascading economic effect. This is a game changer.”
BCIT currently provides technology training in related fields like: welding, millwrighting, metal fabrication, project management, heavy duty mechanics, piping trades, electrical, carpentry, joinery, and marine engineering to name a few.
BCIT was involved in the planning process in preparation for the announcement and we are continuing those discussions with our educational partners and many stakeholders in the industry.
Find out more about the training BCIT offers related to shipbuilding.
The British Columbia Institute of Technology offers degrees, diplomas and certificates in a variety of polytechnic studies. We educate 48,000 full and part-time students annually in six schools: business; computing and academic studies; construction and the environment; health sciences; manufacturing, electronics and industrial processes; and transportation.
i would like info regarding courses related to sea span ship building contract. my iintrest would be in welding,machiningor millwrite. thank you, grant smail.
Hi Grant,
Sounds like you are interested in learning more about our trades programs. I’d suggest signing up for an info session, or contacting a program advisor for more information.
Thanks,
Andrea Bellamy
Update Editor
Hi! I am in the process of researching the possibility of focusing in on a related career upgrade by attending your teaching facility.I have been granted a $20,000 Tuition allowance through Veterans affairs Canada to facilitate an injury I sustained while serving my country.I am a journeyman Marine Engine Mechanic,and I am a registered “B” Class Welder in the province of British Columbia.I was in the Canadian Navy for 20 years and would like to obtain a engine room watch keeping certificate for such job opportunities as B.C Ferries/Coast Guard/Merchant sea going vessels etc.I can fax my credentials on request.I would also like to talk to a career advisor for options. THANKS
Hi Ronald,
I’d suggest starting by contacting a program advisor for more information and assistance. Thanks for your interest in BCIT!
Hi,
I am recently retired from teaching and would like to get back into the workforce.
When I first arrived in Canada in 1965 I had a Diploma in Mechanical Technology from the M.T.S. in the Netherlands and was soon employed by H.A. Simons as a draftsman.
I’d now like to upgrade my drafting skills to meet today’s requirements with the shipbuilding industry in North Vancouver in mind.
I am a B.C. certified Tech. Ed. secondary teacher with BCIT/UBC accelerated training.