Overview
Get certified with CNC'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
Description coming soon
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 CNC visit the Trades Training BC website.
To apply for any level of technical training at CNC visit: tools.cnc.bc.ca/applytrades.
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Locations & Dates
For up-to-date technical training dates at CNC visit the Trades Training BC website.
To apply for any level of technical training at CNC visit: tools.cnc.bc.ca/applytrades.
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| Spring 2024 |
Vanderhoof |
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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 CNC. 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 bookstore.
Paying for college
We're here to help. You can apply for scholarships and bursaries through CNC. 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 student employment opportunities.