土著建筑计划通过学习沿海原住民的建筑历史和方法，提供了获得技能和知识的机会，这些技能和知识使建筑行业处于领先地位。该计划是在与沿海原住民社区协商后制定的，旨在为原住民学习者设计，其组成部分包括对有关教育和传统建筑的文化问题的认识，以及在数学和沟通等领域的技能发展。成功完成课程后，毕业生将获得行业培训机构一级木工学分，这为完成木工学徒制奠定了基础。学徒制是一种经过实践检验的真正学习方法，它可以将知识和技能从“旅程者”传授给学徒。BC模式提供了4年的学习和技能发展，其中80％的时间是在劳动力中谋生，而20％的
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. On successful completion, graduates will receive credit for Industry Training Authority Level I Carpentry, which provides the foundation for completion of a Carpentry apprenticeship. Apprenticeship is a tried and true method of learning and passing on knowledge and skills from Journeyperson to apprentice. The BC model provides for study and skills development over 4 years with 80% of the time in the workforce earning a living and 20% in study at a training institution or through other learning models. On completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices have the opportunity to write an Interprovincial Red Seal Exam. Successful completion provides certification that is recognized across Canada and many other places in the world.