Plastic and Rubber Production Worker (PRPW) Training Program
April 8th, 2024
- in BC, AB, ON
- COST: $150/person
April 8th, 2024
- in BC, AB, ON
- COST: $150/person
NEW CLASS Starting Soon
In this 9-week training program, students are introduced to career opportunities available in the plastics and rubber manufacturing industry. Students gain technical skills and knowledge through a mix of hands-on activities as well as tours and guest speakers to work within the plastics and rubber production industry.
In collaboration with
Participants will Learn

Intro to the industry

Safety Skills

Blueprint Reading

3D Print/ additive manufacturing

Application & Bonding

Power & Hand Tools

Casting & Resin Mixing

Blown Film Production

CNC Lathe Machine Operator (Online)

Quality Control and Distribution Skills

Communication Skills

Daily Kaizen Level 1
Coming Soon
- Surrey, BC
July 28, 2025
- BC, AB, ON, MB
- COST: $250/person
October 27, 2025
- BC, AB, ON, MB
- COST: $250/person
At-A-Glance
Credential
- Daily Kaizen Level 1 Certificate
- Plastic and Rubber Production Worker Training Program Certificate
Location
#2 - 19299 94th Avenue, Surrey, BC
Duration
9 weeks (270 hours)
Class Size
Approx. 15 participants per cohort
Post Training Support
Jod readiness and placement support
Eligibility Criteria
- Permanent Resident/Canadian Citizen/Protected Persons
- Unemployed or Under-employed
- Current IA or EI recipients eligible
- Will accept full-time training & employment
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