Seabird College offers a wide variety of Trades Programs. We partner with neighboring institutions to bring programs to the community. To learn more about us, check us out on Facebook, drop by our office or call us at 604-796-6839. All students are welcome to attend Seabird College.

1. Seabird College
Introduction and our
Trades Programs at a Glance
In partnership with Thompson Rivers University, University of
the Fraser Valley, and Nicola Valley Institute of Technology

2. About Seabird Island Band
The Seabird Island Band exists to promote a healthier, self-sufficient,
self-governing, unified and educated community.
We believe that a healthy community is one that has achieved
physical, emotional, mental, spiritual and cultural balance.
2895 Chowat Road Phone: 604-796-2177 www.seabirdisland.ca
PO Box 650, Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0 Fax: 604-796-1124 Toll Free: 1-800-788-0322

3. About Seabird Island Band
We work towards building a community where communal pride and respect
are based on family values and respect for other people’s values, views and
ideas. We want to co-exist with other communities and governments while
exerting our right to be a self-governing nation.
We promote full employment, the development of our local economy, and
improved housing conditions. We want our community to be a safe and
prosperous place for our people. We aim at achieving a good standard of
living for all our Band Members.
2895 Chowat Road Phone: 604-796-2177 www.seabirdisland.ca
PO Box 650, Agassiz, BC, V0M 1A0 Fax: 604-796-1124 Toll Free: 1-800-788-0322

4. The birth of Seabird College
Seabird College began as a dream of Seabird Island’s Chief Administrative Officer,
Chuck McNeil, and Grand Chief Archie Charles many years ago. They dreamed that
one day, Seabird Island would be able to have its community members, and the
members of our neighbouring communities, get a college level education within
their community and that this college education would take into account the
specific learning needs of our First Nations people.
I n 2 0 0 9 S e a b i r d I s l a n d w o u l d a c h i e v e t h a t g o a l .

5. The birth of Seabird College
After Seabird Island’s many partnerships with
universities and colleges to run programs
within the community, Seabird Island
decided it was now time to take their biggest
step in First Nations education and officially
opened Seabird College’s doors in 2010.
S e a b i r d C o l l e g e l a t e r a c h i e v e d a s t o n i s h i n g s u c c e s s i n 2 0 1 1
w h e n i t w o u l d h e l p 4 9 F i r s t N a t i o n s s t u d e n t s g r a d u a t e .

6. Accreditation
Seabird College and Adult Education is an accredited private post-secondary
institution under BC legislation. We offer a unique opportunity to obtain your BC
Adult Dogwood (BC Ministry of Education) at any age through our innovative
approach, which enables you to get your academic courses along with a trade or
vocation. To become accredited an institution must demonstrate educational
competence and integrity based on requirements set out by the Private Training
Institutions Branch (PTIB).
Seabird College PTIB #3550 Ph: 604-796-6839
2812 Chowat Road Fax: 604-796-1124
PO Box 650, Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0 www.seabirdcollege.ca

7. Our programs at a glance
 Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing
 Adult Dogwood
 Hairstyling and Introduction to Aesthetics
 Business Administration
 Construction Craft Worker (Introduction)
 Early Childhood Education Care & Development Diploma
 Education Assistant
 Health Care Assistant
 Heavy Equipment Operators (Preparatory)
 Heavy Mechanical Trades Foundation
 NITEP: Indigenous Teacher Education Program
 Introduction to Trades
 Women in Trades
 Welding Foundations
 Professional and Management Skills Workshops

8. Partners in Education
We believe that sound education rests on a commitment to a code
of academic integrity that stresses the principles of honesty, trust,
respect, fairness and responsibility. We are committed to
excellence and the highest standards.
To help encourage more of our community members to continue
their education, Seabird College partners with other
post-secondary institutions to bring programs and courses here to
the community.

9. Our Funders for Education
Seabird College has a number of partners that also help
financially support its programs. These include:
 Federal governments
 Provincial governments
 Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada,
 Sto:lo Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training
 and others.

10. Partners in Education
Seabird College partners with:
 Northern Lights University
 University College of the Fraser Valley
 Thompson Rivers University
 Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
 University of British Columbia
These institutions bring their instructors, learning plans, equipment
and supplies and provide programs here at Seabird College. Upon
successful program completion, students will receive a certificate
from both Seabird College and the partner institution.

11. Our Funders for Education: Welding Foundations
In January 2017, Kinder Morgan, which
is funded by the BC Ministry of
Advanced Education’s Aboriginal
Community-Based Training Partnerships
Program, partnered with Seabird
College to offer a 6 month Welding
Foundations Program through
Thompson Rivers University.
We had eight graduates successfully
complete this program and are now
employed in areas of their trade.

12. Welding Foundations
In partnership with Thompson Rivers University
The Welder Foundation student develops the high
level of physical coordination and manipulative skills
required for this trade through manual training.
This 24 week program includes:
 Gas and Arc welding theory
 Basic Metallurgy
 Basic Blue Print reading,
 Applied Mathematics
 Principles of Safety
 and more

14. Heavy Equipment Operators Program
In partnership with Thompson Rivers University
Students receive the theoretical and practical
skills needed to become a skilled entry-level
heavy equipment operator. Students will also
receive First Aid, Construction Safety Training
Systems, Traffic Control Certification, and the
ICBC Certified Air Brakes course. Students will
have hands on training using excavators, haul
truck, loaders, dozers, grader, backhoe, and
compaction packer.

15. Heavy Equipment Operators Program
In partnership with Thompson Rivers University
In July 2017, ten
students successfully
completed this
program and all are
now employed in
their area of study!

18. Construction Craft Worker
In partnership with Thompson Rivers University
Program includes:
 Construction Safety Training System (CSTS)
 Pipeline Construction Safety Training (PCST)
 Occupational First Aid Level 1
 Transportation Endorsement
 Traffic Control Certification
 Ground Disturbance Level 1
 H2S Alive, Rigging Level 1
 Fall Protection Certification
 Introduction to Coating and Pipeline Maintenance

19. Construction Craft Worker
In partnership with Thompson Rivers University
You may be eligible for this to be a fully funded program if:
 Aboriginal and/or youth (ages 15-29)
 You are unemployed, non-EI-eligible; or employed, underemployed
(less than 20 hours per week); or employed, low-skilled
 Priority will be given to unemployed, non-EI-eligible applicants.
 Program starts in April 2018
This fully-funded program includes tuition, personal protective
equipment, tools and books. Students are responsible for their
individual living expenses.

21. www.seabirdcollege.ca

22. Bridging to Trades & Women in Trades
In partnership with Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
In this 12 week program, students will gain significant
hands-on experience in each of the following four trades:
 Electrical
 Plumbing / Pipefitting
 Machining / Millwright
 Welding
Additional program content includes:
 Occupational First Aid Level 1
 Transportation Endorsement
 Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
 Offered in January / April 2018

23. Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing
In partnership with University of the Fraser Valley
In this nine month program students will learn:
 trade tools and equipment
 vehicle structural analysis
 surface preparation
 oxy-acetylene and MIG welding
Students will learn about sheet metal as well as using welds,
plastics and composites and finishing techniques including
under-and top-coats. Program starts in January 2018.

24. Heavy Duty Mechanical Foundation
In partnership with University of the Fraser Valley
This 10 month program teaches students to service and
repair commercial equipment such as trucks, crawlers
units and farm tractors. Including:
 Cutting and Welding
 Task Management, Resources, and Record Keeping
 Tires, Wheels, Bearings and Seals
 Electrical
 Brakes
 Hydraulics
 Steering and Suspension
 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
 Drivetrains
 Engine and Support Systems
 Program starts January 2018

25. Why Seabird College?
We believe that education should be specifically designed
for learners that require hands-on training to compliment
their in-room course work. Everyone is welcome to
attend Seabird College.
Since we opened our doors in 2008, Seabird College has
assisted learners of all ages achieve their educational
goals by supporting both the personal and career
development needs of our students. Our faculty, staff,
and board members are passionate about each student’s
success and are committed to going the extra mile to
deliver the best service possible.

26. Seabird College
2812 Chowat Road
PO Box 650
Agassiz, BC V0M 1A0
Ph: 604-796-6839
Fax: 604-796-1124
Email: schapman@seabirdisland.ca
www.seabirdcollege.ca
Seabird College