ITA now Skilled Trades BC
On December 1, the Industry Training Authority (ITA) transitioned to a new organizational name, SkilledTrades BC. You can visit their new website here for more information You can now reach Athina Czuprynski, your apprenticeship advisor here: aczuprynski@skilledtradesbc.ca
PVC’s Holiday Closure
PVC will be closed for the Holiday season from December 19th, 2022 to January 2nd, 2023. Our last day before the Holidays will be December 16, 2022.
Effective Study Skill Building
Advantages of Developing Effective Study Skills • Allows you to remain motivated and be more efficient, which will allow you to achieve goals easier.• Reduces stress and anxiety related to deadlines, exams and memorization of information.• Improves your self-esteem.• Study will be more effective and organized which allows more return for the time invested. Prepare […]
The Pomodoro Method – A Time Management Tool
The Pomodoro Method is greatly suited for open-ended work that could take unlimited amounts of time like studying for an exam, just what you happen to be doing during technical training. This method calls for the use of a timer to alternate Pomodoros — focused work sessions — with frequent short breaks to promote sustained […]
Standard Level Exam (SLE) Acronyms
The ITA has updated their Plumber page with useful acronyms and abbreviations used in their SLE. Plumbing students can navigate to this document to read through the list. A reminder that a similar document can be found on the Sprinkler Fitter page of the ITA’s website for Sprinkler Fitters.
Soldering, Brazing and Threading Practical is LIVE in the Shop
Students were at the school today with their instructor Lewis to perform a Soldering, Brazing and Threading practical. All students were excited to get hands-on experience as part of their Plumbing Level 1 technical training.
Breathing Exercises for a Relaxed Mind
Box breathing is a breathing technique that can help calm an individual during a time of heightened stress. Distracting the mind by counting down inhalations and exhalations, while increasing the oxygen intake, the body and mind destress, giving the nervous system a break. This is a tool that has been used for many years by […]
Plumbing Level 4 Harmonized Success!
Today, these students completed their final PVC exam which marks the last day of their plumbing technical training. They are now fully equipped to attack their Inter-Provincial Exam tomorrow. We wish them luck with their future endeavors.
