Start Dates & Ontario Colleges Program Codes:
- Fall Start (September): 0383
Build Your Foundation in Trades
Upgrade your skills and prepare for a successful future in trades with Confederation College's Pre-Technology - Trades program. This comprehensive program enhances your readiness for various trades and apprenticeship programs, including Carpentry and Renovation Techniques, Welding, Mechanical Techniques, and Motive Power Techniques – Automotive.
Designed to build a solid foundation, this program focuses on essential skills needed in the trades. Core courses cover applied math for trades, computers, trades science, and writing strategies. You'll develop practical knowledge and hands-on skills crucial for success in trade-related fields.
Whether you're looking to start a new career or enhance your existing skills, the Pre-Technology - Trades program provides the perfect stepping stone to your future in the trades industry.
Top Highlights
- Tailored Preparation: Specialized training aligned with future trades program goals.
- Skill Enhancement: Upgrade essential math, science, and technology skills relevant to trades.
- Career Readiness: Develop strategies for ongoing personal and career development in trades.
- Practical Experience: Hands-on learning with relevant tools and equipment used in trades.
- Pathway to Success: Solid head start for future trades programs and apprenticeship opportunities.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Identify and use strategies to enhance work performance and continued learning to keep pace with industry changes.
- Identify and adhere to established health and safety practices that apply to specific job sites, in accordance with current legislation and regulations.
- Perform building construction and renovation tasks in compliance with contracts, the Ontario and/or National Building Codes, applicable laws and industry’s ethical practices.
- Work in accordance with established sustainability practices.
- Communicate and collaborate with diverse clients, supervisors and tradespersons to complete projects on time and to maintain effective working relationships.
- Assist with maintaining accurate project documents and use computer technologies to support building construction and renovation projects.
- Solve on-site trade-related building and renovation problems by applying principles of basic technical mathematics and building science.
- Select, maintain and safely operate hand tools, and portable and stationary power tools, to efficiently complete building construction and renovation.
- Assist with the completion of building and renovation stages, from site layout and footing to the application of interior and exterior finishes, according to specifications.
- Assist in the preparation of material estimations according to building construction and renovation project documents.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Succeed in the Pre-Technology program if you are:
- Motivated Learner: Eager to upgrade skills and prepare for further education in trades.
- Hands-On Individual: Enjoy working with tools and solving practical problems.
- Career-focused: Clear about pursuing a path in trades or apprenticeships.
- Adaptable: Open to learning various subjects to build a strong foundation for trades.
- Team Player: Able to work collaboratively in diverse learning environments.
