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7 courses

Industrial, Marine & Logistics

Vancouver Island runs on forestry, marine transport and logistics. These workshops mix yard, dock and shop time with the documentation and safety systems those industries require.

Courses in this area

Choose your industrial & logistics course

All 7 courses run for 12 weeks and are delivered in-person training at our Nanaimo campus.

Warehouse Management

Receiving, inventory, order picking, shipping documentation and materials handling.

  • Process goods from receiving through to dispatch accurately
  • Maintain inventory accuracy and run a stock count
  • Complete shipping documentation correctly
  • Operate materials handling equipment safely under supervision

Leads to roles like

  • Warehouse associate
  • Shipping and receiving clerk
  • Inventory assistant

Marine Deckhand Skills

Seamanship, ropework, safety at sea and small vessel deck operations.

  • Tie and use the core working knots and secure a vessel alongside
  • Carry out deck safety routines and emergency drills
  • Support anchoring, mooring and cargo operations
  • Communicate using standard marine terminology

Leads to roles like

  • Deckhand
  • Marine terminal assistant
  • Water taxi crew

Forestry Operations Fundamentals

Silviculture, timber measurement, chainsaw safety and bush-crew practice.

  • Identify common BC tree species and assess a stand
  • Maintain and operate a chainsaw safely
  • Collect and record forest measurement data
  • Work safely as part of a remote field crew

Leads to roles like

  • Forestry field assistant
  • Silviculture worker
  • Tree planter

Industrial Maintenance (Millwright Intro)

Bearings, drives, pumps, alignment and planned maintenance in a machine shop.

  • Replace bearings and seals to specification
  • Align a shaft coupling using dial and laser methods
  • Service belt and chain drive systems
  • Contribute to a planned maintenance schedule

Leads to roles like

  • Millwright helper
  • Industrial maintenance assistant
  • Mill maintenance labourer

Supply Chain Management

Procurement, inventory, freight and keeping goods moving end to end.

  • Plan demand and set appropriate stock levels
  • Raise and manage purchase orders with suppliers
  • Choose a freight mode and complete the paperwork
  • Measure supply chain performance against KPIs

Leads to roles like

  • Supply chain assistant
  • Procurement clerk
  • Logistics coordinator

Commercial Truck Driving

Heavy vehicle handling, pre-trip inspection, load security and hours rules.

  • Complete a pre-trip inspection to commercial standard
  • Couple, uncouple and reverse a tractor-trailer
  • Secure and distribute a load within legal limits
  • Keep compliant hours and trip records

Leads to roles like

  • Commercial truck driver
  • Long-haul driver
  • Delivery driver

Public Bus Driving

Passenger vehicle handling, accessibility, route discipline and customer care.

  • Handle a passenger vehicle safely in urban traffic
  • Operate accessibility equipment and secure a wheelchair
  • Manage passengers and de-escalate conflict
  • Keep to a timetable safely and report incidents correctly

Leads to roles like

  • Transit bus driver
  • Coach driver
  • Shuttle driver

Applications are open for October 2026

Twelve weeks, in person, on the tools. Submit your application in about fifteen minutes — no documents to upload.

12 weeks · In-person training · Study permit not required — attend on a visitor visa