Introduction
There are two ways to initiate a new apprenticeship registration through the SkilledTradesBC Portal: either initiated by the apprentice or by the sponsor.
Apprentice Initiated
If an apprentice has the sponsor organization’s SkilledTradesBC ID, they may initiate the process through the Online Registration section in the Portal. Upon completing the registration, the respective sponsor will be notified to review and approve/deny the apprentice’s registration request.
Sponsor Initiated
Sponsors may initiate the apprenticeship registration process on behalf of their apprentice through the Online Registration section in the Portal. They will need the apprentice’s SkilledTradesBC ID to start the process. Upon completing the registration, the respective apprentice will be notified to review and approve/deny the sponsor’s registration request.
This guide outlines the steps apprentices can follow to initiate their apprenticeship program registration with the SkilledTradesBC.
Online Registration
To start the registration process, apprentices can navigate to the Online Registration section on the left side of the SkilledTradesBC Portal dashboard.
Click Online Registration.
Click the + Online Registration button in the top right corner.
The New Online Registration page is displayed.
New Online Apprenticeship Registration - Apprentice Initiated
To register for an apprenticeship program, apprentices must have the following information:
- Trade Name
- Program Name
- Sponsor ID of their employer
Choose Trade Program
Choose the trade that you would like to register for from the drop-down menu.
If an apprentice is already registered for the selected trade, an error message will appear and notify the apprentice that they may not proceed with the registration for the selected trade.
Choose Program
Choose the apprenticeship program that you would like to register for.
Sponsor ID
Enter your sponsor organization’s SkilledTradesBC ID. The system will validate the SkilledTradesBC ID to ensure it exists. Upon validation, the organization name will be populated. Check the organization’s name to ensure it is correct.
If an apprentice does not have their sponsor’s SkilledTradesBC ID, they may:
- Resume the registration process later
- Provide their SkilledTradesBC ID to their sponsor and have the sponsor add them as an apprentice through the Portal.
Apprentices can locate their SkilledTradesBC ID by navigating to the My Profile section.
If an apprentice does not have a sponsor, they may contact the SkilledTradesBC for assistance.
Out of Province Experience
If an apprentice does not have any experience in a different province in the selected trade, select No.
If an apprentice has experience in the selected trade in a different province, they must select Yes.
They will then be prompted to enter the Province’s name and their Provincial ID.
Apprentice Attestation
Read the Apprentice Attestation and check the attestation box.
Click Submit.
Apprentices are notified once the submission is successful. Their sponsor will then receive a notification to approve the apprentice’s registration. Sponsors have 30 days to review and approve the registration.
SkilledTradesBC may review the apprenticeship registration if required.
Both the apprentice and the sponsor will be notified upon successful completion of the process.
Active Online Registrations
Upon successful submission, the registration request can be viewed on the Active Online Registrations section.
The registration request appears under the Active Online Registrations table. Apprentices can view the following information:
- Status Reason – Pending Sponsor Review
- Apprentice Name
- Sponsor Name
- Program Name
- Last Modified By – Name
- Created on – Date
Click on the “Eye” icon to view further details, shown below.
Review and Approve Online Registration – Sponsor Initiated
Sponsors may initiate the apprenticeship registration process for an apprentice through the Online Registration section in the Portal.
Sponsors will need the apprentice’s SkilledTradesBC ID for the registration process.
Apprentices can find their SkilledTradesBC ID under the My Profile section of the Portal.
Apprentice Review
Once the sponsor completes the registration process for an apprentice, they will receive an email to their registered email, and they will also receive a notification in the SkilledTradesBC Portal.
The review request is under the Active Online Registrations table. Apprentices can view the following information:
- Status Reason – Pending Apprentice Review
- Apprentice Name
- Sponsor Name
- Program Name
- Last Modified By – Name
- Created On – Date
Click on the “Eye” icon to view further details.
Apprentices will be taken to a new page with the registration details.
They must verify all the details to ensure that it is accurate. Apprentices must also read the Apprentice Attestation and check the attestation box.
They may Approve or Reject the online registration.
SkilledTradesBC Review
If the registration needs to be reviewed by the SkilledTradesBC, the Status Reason will change to Pending SkilledTradesBC Review.
Once the SkilledTradesBC has reviewed the registration, the apprentice and the sponsor will be sent an email notification confirming that the registration has been processed.
The registration can be viewed under the Processed Online Registrations table.
