What is Exploring a Trade?

Exploring a Trade is a unique Dual Credit program offered in Semester 1 and 2. Students attend Conestoga for the entire semester. Students select a 1 or 2 credit(s) bundle to take for the semester, including a 2-credit  Co-op experience with an employer.

College course options vary from year to year, and are based on availability. Please see your guidance teacher for current confirmed offerings.

Select this program in myBlueprint and be sure to complete the Co-op Program Selection Form.

Exploring the Trades Dual Credit Courses

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Carpentry

2 College courses plus a 2-credit Co-op

CARP1860/TCQ4T – Interior Carpentry Finishes

CARP1870/TSE4T – Exterior Carpentry Finishes

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Plumbing

1 College courses plus a 2-credit Co-op

PLMB1250/TSM4T

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Electrical

1 College courses plus a 2-credit Co-op

ELEC1620/TNC4T – Electrical Fundamentals

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Baking

2 College courses plus a 2-credit Co-op

CUL0225/TUF4T – Baking Techniques A

CUL0226/TUE4T – Baking Techniques B

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Welding

1 College course plus a 2-credit Co-op

WELD1880/TLA4T

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HRAC

1 College course plus a 2-credit Co-op

PLMB1250/TSM4T

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Culinary

2 College courses plus a 2-credit Co-op

CUL1600 – Basic Kitchen Production

CUL1601 – Kitchen Production

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Robotics & Mechatronics

2 College courses plus a 2-credit Co-op

ROBO1030 – Intro to Robotics

MECH1950 – Intro to Mechatronics

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Masonry

1 College courses plus a 2 or 3-credit Co-op

MASO1250 – Masonry

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CNC & General Machine Shop

2 College courses plus a 2-credit Co-op

PROG1025 – CNC Programming

MACH1895 – General Machine Shop

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  • varies by course delivery days
  • 1 or 2 days on campus (ie. Friday AM and PM, or Thursday AM and Wednesday AM, etc.)
  • Remaining days at Co-op placement
  • Tuition free courses
  • 1 or 2 days in the College classroom
  • Transportation provided (bus, bus tickets or parking pass)
  • Earning over 70% translates to future exemption
  • 3 to 4 full days at placement
  • responsible for own transportation
  • PPE as required, up to $100 covered for boots
  • College Instructor for each course
  • Dual Credit teacher assistance in courses
  • Your Dual Credit teacher will facilitate your Co-op placement

Am I a good fit?

  • Interested in the trades
  • Eager to learn a variety of skills
  • Hands-on learner
  • Responsible