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Certificate in Trades Fundamentals
Certificate in Trades Fundamentals

Certificate in Trades Fundamentals

  • ID:DC010125
  • Level:1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate
  • Duration:
  • Intake:

Fees (CAD)

* Compulsory Ancillary, Program Incidental

Estimated Total/program:
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60
Accept letter
100
Visa
20
Fly
1

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

English Requirement

  • Academic IELTS: 6.0, no band score less than 5.5**
    Applicants with an Indian or Pakistani passport are required to submit official Academic IELTS test scores with a minimum overall score of 6.0, with no band score below 6.0, as per SDS guidelines. Select programs may require higher scores. TOEFL / PTE / CAEL test scores and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) will not be accepted.

  • IBT TOEFL: 80, with minimum section scores of 20

  • PTE Academic: 53 minimum overall, no section below 49 L,W,S,R

  • CAEL: Overall scores of 60 with no section below 60

  • DET 105

Course Information

Don’t know if you want to provide heat, water or energy? Build machines or keep them running? Get a taste of the trades and see what suits you best! In this program, you will gain exposure to and experience in a variety of areas designed to help you choose a skilled trade or apprenticeship program. To assist you with firmly establishing a career within the skilled trades you will be introduced to:

  • Automotive

  • Carpentry

  • Electrical

  • Industrial maintenance

  • Machining

  • Plumbing

  • Welding

  • Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) essentials

In addition, you will have an opportunity to rotate through different trades and gain hands-on, practical knowledge through theory and shop work in order to make a knowledgeable and well-informed decision on your future career goals.

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SEMESTER 1

  • Preparing For Academic Success (PREP 1300)

  • Basic Automotive (TFBA 1302)

  • Basic Electrical (TFBE 1301)

  • Basic Plumbing (TFBP 1303)

  • Trades Fundamentals Math 1 (TFMA 1305)

  • Mechanical I (TFMC 1300)

  • Shop Safety (TFSS 1300)

SEMESTER 2

  • Communication Foundations - Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship & Renewable Technology (COMM 1808)

  • Fundamental Communication Skills (COMM 1810)

  • Basic Carpentry (TFBC 2102)

  • Basic Welding (TFBW 1304)

  • Intro To Energy Conservation (TFEC 2100)

  • HVAC Essentials (TFHV 2101)

  • Trades Fundamentals Math 2 (TFMA 2105)

  • Mechanical 2 (TFMC 2300)

  • Precision Metal Fabricator (TFMF 1300)

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Pre Courses

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Pathway Courses

Qualified graduates can go on to take Durham College’s techniques, technician or technology programs

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

As a graduate you will be prepared to pursue further studies in other trades programs.

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Medical Insurance: 500 CAD per year

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