Program | Construction Trade Techniques
| Faculty | Construction & Engineering Technologies |
Credential | Ontario College Certificate | Duration | 1 years |
Starting Month | January, September, May | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
The Construction Trades Techniques program covers popular construction trade areas and has three intakes per year.
This program is designed to offer you choices when considering a career in the construction sector. It exposes you to a variety of trades allowing you to determine where your interests lie. The program will prepare you with basic skills that will assist you in taking the next steps in your career path.
Semester 1: Electrical/Millwrighting
Semester 2: Sheet Metal/Air Conditioning/Carpentry
Semester 3: Welding/Steamfitting/Plumbing
Through practical projects interwoven with theoretical learning, you will gain confidence and experience in the individual trade sections, giving you the information necessary to make informed career choices as well as a good understanding of the construction process.
Admission Requirement:
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
· Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
· Grade 12 English (C or U)
· Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U)
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
** Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Tuition Fees:
Application Fee | $95 |
Base Tuition Fee | $13,520 for 2 semesters $20,280 for 3 Semesters |
Incidental Fees (Student ID, Student association membership, etc.) | $1,500 |
Mandatory Health Insurance | $570.82 for one year coverage( Sep-Aug) $388.28 for 8 months coverage(Jan-Aug) $204.64 for 4 months coverage (May- Aug) |
Public Transportation ( Per year), estimated | $1,500 |
Books and supplies (estimated per year) | $1,000-$1,200 |
Career:
The construction industry is one of the country’s largest employers, and skilled trades workers are among the highest paid and most in demand in Canada.
As a graduate of the program, you can bring a broad range of skills to future employers. Once you have decided which sector of the industry interests you, you can seek employment in that area or increase your marketability and knowledge by continuing on to a one-year, two-year or three-year program at George Brown College.
Link to George Brown Official Website
http://www.georgebrown.ca/T126-2017-2018/