Office of the Dean

Dean's Message

Welcome to the Faculty of Trades and Technology at Kwantlen Polytechnic University!

If you are thinking about a career in the skilled trades, or are already an active apprentice, you have come to the right place!  We offer 11 different foundation and apprenticeship programs in partnership with the Industry Training Authority of BC (ITABC), all leading to Red Seal Certification.  We also offer Farrier Science, taught in our Farrier Barn with live horses, and Mechatronics and Advanced Manufacturing Technology, an undergraduate program which is Siemens Certified. 

Whether you are following in the footsteps of family members, teachers, or friends, or embarking upon a completely new adventure, we are here to help support and guide you along the way.  Each of our programs offers an exciting mix of classroom instruction and applied learning to help prepare you for a satisfying and lucrative career in the skilled trades.  A blend of theoretical learning in the classroom with practical hands-on instruction in the shop is the perfect opportunity to foster excitement, all while learning your craft in a respectful, safe, and inclusive environment. 

Skilled trades workers are in high demand, and a career in the skilled trades can offer stability, mobility, and flexibility.  Now is the time to choose a path where you can truly make a difference.  In the Faculty of Trades and Technology, you will have the opportunity to be an agent of change and directly impact the environment in which you live, work, and play.

Laura McDonald
Dean, Faculty of Trades and Technology