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Pre-Trades/Pre-Technology

One-Year Ontario College Certificate Program

Program Code	Campus	Program Length	Start Date
010203	College Drive	Two semesters (one year)	September

The Pre-Trades/Pre-Technology program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to pursue further education in a variety of skilled trades. Students are introduced to various trades so that they can explore different career opportunities while building the solid foundation skills required to be successful in techniques or technician programs. Graduates from this certificate program will continue their education or will be able to work in entry-level positions in various trade sectors (e.g., construction and manufacturing).

Admission Requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma at or above the general level or its equivalent.

Mature Students:
Applicants aged 19 or over without the OSSD will be considered on the basis of their results on the College’s Mature Student Test.

Graduates of the new Ontario Secondary School Curriculum:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (M), or Open (O) preparation levels.

Required courses:
Grade 12 Compulsory English (ENG 4C or ENG 4U).

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

With additional education, you can pursue opportunities in:

Industrial Technology

Transportation Training
Machinist
Welder
Cabinet maker
Electrician
Plumber

Aviation

Fixed or rotary wing maintenance
Avionics
Aircraft structural repairs

CURRICULUM

SEMESTER ONE

15 Weeks


•	BCL 130 Microsoft Office I

•	CMM 115 Communication Fundamentals I

•	MTH 103 Mathematics for Skilled Trades I

•	PTR 100 Health and Safety for Pre-Trades/Pre-Technology

•	PTR 102 Introduction to the Trades: Marine and Small Powered Equipment

•	MSO 100 Blueprint/Schematic Reading

•	STS 100 Student Success

SEMESTER TWO

15 Weeks


•	CMM 116 Communication Fundamentals II

•	MTH 133 Mathematics for Skilled Trades II

•	PSY 124 Applied Psychology for the Trades*

•	PHY 096 Introduction to Physics

•	PTC 115 Foundations of Electricity and Electronics For Computer/Technology

•	MSO 100 Blueprint/Schematic Reading

•	PTR 105 Introduction to the Trades: Autobody and Welding *General Education Course

PERSONAL ASSETS

Good analytical skills
Interest in trades and/or technology
Problem-solving skills
Interest in mathematics, sciences, and manufacturing materials and processes

STUDENT TESTIMONIAL:


	“I am currently enrolled in the Aircraft Structural Repair technician course at Canadore College’s Aviation Campus. The Pre-Technology course has helped me with mathematics, physics, and English. Before attending Canadore for Pre-Technology, I struggled with mathematics. I have now reached my goal and achieved an “A” in mathematics.” Lloyd Locke Graduate

For Program Information Contact

Susan Reid
Professor
(705) 474-7600 ext. 5539
susan.reid@canadorec.on.ca

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