Welcome to the BCWCA Website
British Columbia Wall and Ceiling Association is the provincial trade association of professionals serving a wide ranging membership of contractors, manufacturers, dealers (suppliers, distributors) and labor.
Northwest Wall and Ceiling Bureau, our international industry organization affiliate, providing technical information and access to the membership in BC, Alberta as well as Washington, Oregon and other western North American locations.
RECENT NEWS
Government Assistance Programs for Apprentices and Employers
Programs for Apprentices
"New" Federal $2000 Red Seal Completion Grant
Service Canada Apprenticeship Incentive Grant (PDF)
British Columbia Training Tax Credit (PDF)
Programs for Employers / Corporations Job Creation Tax Credits
Canada Revenue Agency Investment Tax Credit (PDF)
British Columbia Training Tax Credit (PDF)
To access the forms download and print the .pdf files. Please refer to the instructions to determine all requirements for eligibility.
Red Seal Challenge Preparation Materials
The following information is provided to assist apprentices with their preparation to challenge the Red Seal - Lather / Wall and Ceiling Installer
Review the Red Seal prep course outline to see how you and the instructor will work together to set you on a productive study path.
Review the Lather - 2007 National Occupational Analysis (NOA) - which shows you all the tasks and items required to master the red seal for this trade.
See the application for Lather Challenge.
BCWCA supports special needs children in BC through Variety The children's Charity and their Sunshine Coach program. For more information click here.
