Saw Filer Level 1
Saw Filer Level 2
2015-2016 Admission Information
Next Intake: Spring 2016
Length: 6 weeks
Next Intake: Spring 2016
Length: 4 weeks
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
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To begin an apprenticeship to become a circular
saw filer, it is recommended that students
complete 840 hours of work-based training
working in a saw filing room and assisting saw
filers in their work prior to entering Level 1
Technical Training
Apprentice must secure an employer who is
approved to provide on-the-job training in saw
filing and is willing to register the apprentice and
record their performance
Grade 10 education (English 10, Math 10, and
Science 10 – Grade 12 is preferred).
Assessment
To complete an assessment test ($35), applicants will
be given a referral form from the Admissions Office to
take to the Library Centre. You can book by calling
250-392-8020 or by emailing wlmain@tru.ca.
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Assessment
To complete an assessment test ($35), applicants will
be given a referral form from the Admissions Office to
take to the Library Centre. You can book by calling
250-392-8020 or by emailing wlmain@tru.ca.
Costs: Tuition $450
Books $300
Supplies: Steel-toed Boots, Safety Glasses,
Coveralls, Welding Cap, Welding Gloves
How to Apply
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Costs: Tuition $650
Books $300
2.
Supplies: Steel-toed Boots, Safety Glasses,
Coveralls, Welding Cap, Welding Gloves
How to Apply
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Submit your application online through the
ApplyBC Website or by using the paper
application form at
www.tru.ca/williamslake/registration
Pay the $27.57 application fee – Please call or
visit the campus to pay your application fee. Your
application is not processed until the application
fee is received.
Submit your Assessment Test results
Submit your official Ministry of Education
high school transcript or copy thereof
Submit proof of Canadian Citizenship or
Permanent Residence Status
A recommended additional 1680 hours of workbased training for a total of 2,520 hours
Minimum score of 70% on the Level 1 exam
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Submit your application online through the
ApplyBC Website or by using the paper
application form at
www.tru.ca/williamslake/registration
Pay the $27.57 application fee – Please call or
visit the campus to pay your application fee. Your
application is not processed until the application
fee is received.
Submit your Assessment Test results
Submit your official Ministry of Education
high school transcript or copy thereof
Submit proof of Canadian Citizenship or
Permanent Residence Status
Re-Application
If you were not accepted or applied but did not attend
last year, you must submit a NEW application form
and contact the Admissions Office to ensure that all
required documentation is still on file and complete.
For further information, please contact Julie Dekowny,
250-371-5659 or jdekowny@tru.ca.
Need help? Contact us
Re-Application
If you were not accepted or applied but did not attend
last year, you must submit a NEW application form
and contact the Admissions Office to ensure all
required documentation is still on file and complete.
For further information, please contact Julie Dekowny,
250-371-5659 or jdekowny@tru.ca.
TRU Admissions
Phone: 250-392-8020
Email: wlmain@tru.ca
Thompson Rivers University
1250 Western Avenue
Williams Lake, BC V2H 1H7
www.tru.ca/williamslake/programs/sawfiler
Bench Person (Level 3)
2016-2017 Admission Information
Length: 4 weeks
Admission Requirements
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A recommended additional 1,680 hours of work-based training for a total of 4,200
Minimum score of 70% on the certificate of qualification examination
Assessment
To complete an assessment test ($35), applicants will be given a referral form from the Admissions Office to take to
the Library Centre. You can book an assessment test by calling 250-392-8020 or by emailing wlmain@tru.ca.
Costs
Tuition $450
Books $300
Supplies: Steel-toed Boots, Safety Glasses, Coveralls, Welding Cap, Welding Gloves
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Submit your application online through the ApplyBC Website or by using the paper application form at
www.tru.ca/williamslake/registration
Pay the $27.57 application fee – Please call or visit the campus to pay your application fee. Your application is
not processed until the application fee is received.
Submit your Assessment Test results
Submit your official Ministry of Education high school transcript or copy thereof
Submit proof of Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residence Status
Re-Application
If you were not accepted or applied but did not attend last year, you must submit a NEW application form and contact
the Admissions Office to ensure that all required documentation is still on file and complete. For further information,
please contact Julie Dekowny – 250-371-5659 or jdekowny@tru.ca.
Need Help? Contact us
TRU Admissions
Phone: 250-392-8020
Email: wlmain@tru.ca
Thompson Rivers University
1250 Western Avenue
Williams Lake, BC V2G 1H7
www.tru.ca/williamslake/programs/sawfiler