changing career in skilled trade

[nishant rana]

. i am 32 ,Design graduate , working in visual design marketing & promotions for last 10 years . I am planning to change my career into skilled trade in canada .
. what are the chances that I can get admission into trade school ( 1 year certificate program )as there is a huge gap of study ?
. would my student visa can get reject..thinking , that my plan is to get settle in Canada or there are chances , that I can get visa , as skilled trade professions are in demand ?
.i really want to change my career into trade , i think I can do this better

would appreciate if any one can guide me on this .

 

[Buletruck]

Generally, skilled trades in Canada are acquired through apprenticeship programs. They require you to 3-4 years of work/education in order to receive your trade certification. A 1 year certificate program won't provide you with the necessary working hours to qualify (although you may be able to challenge the exam). Honestly, I doubt that you would be able to get a visa to make that transition, and the possibility of acquiring work as a tradesman would be limited (an employer would need to be willing to complete your apprenticeship training) with a 1year certificate course. Employers would be looking for practical experience as well as training.

 

[PMM]

Hi

Generally, skilled trades in Canada are acquired through apprenticeship programs. They require you to 3-4 years of work/education in order to receive your trade certification. A 1 year certificate program won't provide you with the necessary working hours to qualify (although you may be able to challenge the exam). Honestly, I doubt that you would be able to get a visa to make that transition, and the possibility of acquiring work as a tradesman would be limited (an employer would need to be willing to complete your apprenticeship training) with a 1year certificate course. Employers would be looking for practical experience as well as training.

1. The OP should also note that nearly all approved apprenticeship programs in Canada, require you to be a permanent resident or citizen.

 

[nishant rana]

Generally, skilled trades in Canada are acquired through apprenticeship programs. They require you to 3-4 years of work/education in order to receive your trade certification. A 1 year certificate program won't provide you with the necessary working hours to qualify (although you may be able to challenge the exam). Honestly, I doubt that you would be able to get a visa to make that transition, and the possibility of acquiring work as a tradesman would be limited (an employer would need to be willing to complete your apprenticeship training) with a 1year certificate course. Employers would be looking for practical experience as well as training.

thank a lot

 

[nishant rana]

Hi



1. The OP should also note that nearly all approved apprenticeship programs in Canada, require you to be a permanent resident or citizen.

oh .. thanks for this information