Offered by Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo, Canada, Aboriginal Construction Certificate is a foundation in Indigenous Focus programme. The programme runs for 10 months, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition is CAD 5,100 per total for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Foundation
Field:Indigenous Focus
Duration: 10 months
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 5,100 / total
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Aboriginal Construction Program provides an opportunity to gain skills and knowledge that give a head start in the construction industry with the benefit of learning coastal First Nations construction history and methods. Developed in consultation with the coastal First Nation's communities this program is designed for aboriginal learners with components that include recognition of cultural issues regarding education and traditional construction as well as skills development in areas such as mathematics and communications.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires Grade 12 or equivalent, mature-student status, or a program Chair's recommendation, with a minimum age of 17, plus successful completion of assessment testing (or a Chair's recommendation) and an interview. Preference is given to Aboriginal applicants, particularly those with Vancouver Island First Nations heritage. Applicants must be physically fit and adaptable to working conditions, have good hand-eye coordination, be free of vision, hearing, or respiratory problems, and hold a valid driver's licence if they will operate vehicles or equipment; enrolment is limited, so meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee a seat. No English-language test score or minimum GPA is published for this certificate.
Application Details
Application Deadline:Domestic (Canadian) applicants: applications accepted on an ongoing basis (Nanaimo). Dates are VIU's published application window for this program (as listed September 2026) and can change; apply through EducationPlannerBC.