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Duration

1 year

Tuition

$2,696

  Cambridge

Jan 5-Jan 5

Commitment

Full-Time

Delivery

Classroom

Credential

Certificate

Year Founded

1967

Scholarships

yes

Do you want to get into the trades but don’t know where to start? Start building your foundation with Conestoga’s one-year Construction Techniques certificate program. With a focus on safety, you will learn key concepts, and develop hands-on skills at Conestoga’s dedicated Skilled Trades Campus. This unique program consists of seven-week blocks for four different trades: welding, heating ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing and masonry. Your faculty are all experienced tradespeople and want to show you why you should consider a career in their trade. This program will give you the opportunity to strengthen your math and employment skills, so you can learn what you love and be ready to pursue a rewarding career, or chose to learn more in other 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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Conestoga College

Thoughtfully designed with a clear, big-picture approach

Dan Dreer

Kitchener-Waterloo • February 12, 2025

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Massage Therapy

Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

5 stars

The program is thoughtfully designed with a clear, big-picture approach. Its structure and course progression create a natural flow, making it easier for students to connect concepts across subjects—from Professional Orientation to Patient Management...

The program is thoughtfully designed with a clear, big-picture approach. Its structure and course progression create a natural flow, making it easier for students to connect concepts across subjects—from Professional Orientation to Patient Management. Each course builds on the next, reinforcing learning in a way that feels seamless. At its heart, the program reflects our shared purpose in healthcare: to help others. It’s reassuring to know that this foundation will equip us with the skills we need as we enter the workforce.

Conestoga College

I love the institution!

Kelvin Bernard-Mgbemele

September 23, 2024

Graduated From

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Overall:

5 out of 5

Instructors:

5 stars

Curriculum:

5 stars

Job Assistance:

5 stars

I love the institution! Very organized, nice and brilliant professors, state of the art facilities and more!

I love the institution! Very organized, nice and brilliant professors, state of the art facilities and more!

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