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Duration

28 weeks

Tuition

$2,696

  Cambridge

May 1-Nov 10

Plus 1 other start dates

May 6 - Nov 15 2024

Commitment

Full-Time

Delivery

Classroom

Credential

Certificate

Year Founded

1967

Scholarships

yes

This unique program introduces you to a variety of skills in the construction field with each trade-specific component running seven weeks in duration. You study and practice in carpentry, masonry, plumbing, and electrical trades. You receive safety training (general and specific) and skills development in a number of construction areas. Students have an opportunity via this program to strengthen math and communication skills to be considered for entry into other post-secondary, trade-related programs.

What You’ll Learn

  • Identify and use strategies to enhance professional growth and ongoing learning in the construction field.
  • Identify and adhere to established health and safety practices.
  • Perform all construction tasks in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, codes and ethical practices in the construction field.
  • Work in accordance with established sustainability practices.
  • Collaborate with a range of tradespersons and project stakeholders to maintain effective working relationships.
  • Communicate technical information to a variety of clients, supervisors and tradespersons to participate in the successful completion of construction projects.
  • Identify and use industry-specific technologies to support construction projects.
  • Solve on-site trade-related construction problems using mathematical equations and geometric concepts.
  • Select, maintain and safely operate hand and power tools and equipment used in the building construction trades.
  • Assist in the preparation of project estimates.
  • Assist skilled tradespersons and perform labouring tasks at construction sites.

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Student Reviews (8)

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Best in Ontario

Kristen Chan

Kitchener-Waterloo • April 12, 2022

Graduated From

Bachelor of Early Learning Program Development (Honours)

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

5 stars

Lots of work-integrated (WIL) learning and amazing community feel to this program at Conestoga. Invaluable experience in a kindergarten classroom topped off excellent classroom training by first-rate professors in this bachelor's degree program. Highly...

Lots of work-integrated (WIL) learning and amazing community feel to this program at Conestoga. Invaluable experience in a kindergarten classroom topped off excellent classroom training by first-rate professors in this bachelor's degree program. Highly recommended.

Conestoga College

Great applied program

Tyler M.

Kitchener-Waterloo • January 13, 2022

Graduated From

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Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

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I'm in my second year of the Software Engineering Technology program and have only great things to say about my experience. Good faculty and curriculum, nice campus, and a lot of focus on career support and practical training. Glad I chose it over comp...

I'm in my second year of the Software Engineering Technology program and have only great things to say about my experience. Good faculty and curriculum, nice campus, and a lot of focus on career support and practical training. Glad I chose it over computer science in the end.

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