On this page About Registration Dates Trades Apprenticeship Expanding Trades News Contact On this page About Registration Dates Trades Apprenticeship Expanding Trades News Contact School of Skilled Trades Grab the Tools for Success Turn your mechanical mindset and problem-solving personality into a fulfilling career. Whether your interests lie in transportation or construction trades, we are confident you will find a program that works.The School of Skilled Trades offers in-demand career paths with apprenticeship training in automotive service technician, carpenter, electrician, gasfitter, heavy equipment technician, industrial mechanic, instrumentation and control technician, parts technician, plumber, steamfitter-pipefitter, and welder.These careers combine hands-on problem-solving with excellent earning potential and steady job security, making them ideal for individuals who want to build future-proof careers in essential industries.Growing GP Programs Apprenticeship Register for Classes Secure your technical training spot and register for classroom instruction in your trade on the date listed below:Tuesday, May 19 - Automotive Service TechnicianWednesday, May 20 - Instrumentation and Control TechnicianThursday, May 21 - ElectricianTuesday, May 26 - Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) and Heavy Equipment TechnicianWednesday, May 27 - Carpenter and Parts TechnicianThursday, May 28 - Gasfitter, Steamfitter-Pipefitter, Plumber, and WelderEasily add a reminder to your calendar and get other useful trade-specific information.Registration Dates Upcoming Intakes Automotive Service Technician Period 1 September 21 to November 20, 2026 February 8 to April 9, 2027 Period 2 November 23, 2026, to February 5, 2027 April 12 to June 11, 2027 Period 3 September 21 to November 20, 2026 February 8 to April 9, 2027 Period 4 November 23, 2026, to February 5, 2027 April 12 to June 11, 2027 Carpenter Period 1 October 26 to December 18, 2026 Period 2 March 1 to April 23, 2027 Period 3 January 4 to February 26, 2027 Period 4 April 26 to June 18, 2027 Electrician Period 1 August 31 to October 23, 2026 October 26 to December 18, 2026 January 4 to February 26, 2027 March 1 to April 23, 2027 April 26 to June 18, 2027 Period 2 August 31 to October 23, 2026 October 26 to December 18, 2026 January 4 to February 26, 2027 March 1 to April 23, 2027 April 26 to June 18, 2027 Period 3 August 31 to November 6, 2026 November 9, 2026 to January 29, 2027 February 1 to April 9, 2027 April 12 to June 18, 2027 Period 4 November 9, 2026 to January 29, 2027 February 1 to April 9, 2027 April 12 to June 18, 2027 Gasfitter Period 1 - Gasfitter Common October 26 to December 18, 2026 March 1 to April 23, 2027 April 26 to June 18, 2027 Period 3 - Gasfitter Class A Apr 26 to June 18, 2027 Heavy Equipment Technician Period 1 August 31 to October 23, 2026 October 26 to December 18, 2026 January 4 to February 26, 2027 March 1 to April 23, 2027 April 26 to June 18, 2027 Period 2 October 26 to December 18, 2026 January 4 to February 26, 2027 March 1 to April 23, 2027 April 26 to June 18, 2027 Period 3 August 31 to October 23, 2026 January 4 to February 26, 2027 March 1 to April 23, 2027 April 26 to June 18, 2027 Period 4 October 26 to December 18, 2026 January 4 to February 26, 2027 April 26 to June 18, 2027 Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) Period 1 October 26 to December 18, 2026 January 4 to February 26, 2027 April 26 to June 18, 2027 Period 2 August 31 to October 23, 2026 January 4 to February 26, 2027 April 26 to June 18, 2027 Period 3 August 31 to October 23, 2026 October 26 to December 18, 2026 January 4 to February 26, 2027 March 1 to April 23, 2027 Period 4 August 31 to October 23, 2026 October 26 to December 18, 2026 March 1 to April 23, 2027 Instrumentation & Control Technician Period 1 October 26 to December 18, 2026 April 26 to June 18, 2027 Period 2 March 1 to April 23, 2026 April 26 to June 18, 2027 Period 3 August 24 to October 30, 2026 February 16 to April 23, 2027 Period 4 November 23 to February 12, 2027 Parts Technician Period 1 August 31 to October 9, 2026 Period 2 January 4 to February 26, 2027 Period 3 April 26 to June 4, 2027 Plumber Period 2 April 26 to June 18, 2027 Period 3 January 4 to February 26, 2027 Period 4 October 26 to December 18, 2026 Steamfitter-Pipefitter Period 2 January 4 to February 26, 2027 Period 3 March 1 to April 23, 2027 Period 4 April 26 to June 18, 2027 Welder Period 1 October 26 to December 18, 2026 January 4 to February 26, 2027 March 1 to April 23, 2027 April 26 to June 18, 2027 Period 2 October 26 to December 18, 2026 January 4 to February 26, 2027 March 1 to April 23, 2027 Period 3 August 31 to October 23, 2026 April 26 to June 18, 2027 School of Skilled Trades Crank up Your Career Productive partnerships with industry leaders give our graduates distinctive skills and a competitive edge. Community & Industry School of Skilled Trades Pathways that Pay NWP puts the earn into learn. Our apprenticeships deliver hands-on experience, career advancement, and financial stability.Discover the Apprenticeship Advantage2026/27 Trades Intakes School of Skilled Trades Programs That Work. From transportation technicians to construction craftspeople, there is an NWP technician or journeyperson in every corner of the skilled trades. Apply Online School of Skilled Trades Building Momentum As we continue to add new programming and career streams, NWP is also developing unparalleled trades and technology training facilities where they are needed most. Trades Expansion Construction Trades Testing Services Put your skills and knowledge to the test right on campus. NWP is proud to be an approved venue for Grade B Pressure Welder Certificate of Competency and Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Certification testing. 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