What is Exploring a Trade?
Exploring a Trade is a unique Dual Credit program offered in both Semester 1 and Semester 2. Students spend the full semester at Conestoga and choose either a one- or two-credit dual credit bundle, which includes a two-credit co-op placement with an employer.
College course offerings vary each year and depend on availability. Please book an appointment with your guidance teacher to learn more about the program and the current confirmed options.
Select this program in myBlueprint and be sure to complete the Co-op Program Selection Form.
Exploring the Trades Dual Credit Courses
Plumbing
1 College course plus a 2-credit Co-opElectrical
1 College course plus a 2-credit Co-opHRAC
1 College course plus a 2-credit Co-opWelding
1 College course plus a 2-credit Co-opCarpentry
2 College courses plus a 2-credit Co-opCARP1860/TCQ4T – Interior Carpentry Finishes
CARP1870/TSE4T – Exterior Carpentry Finishes
Baking
2 College courses plus a 2-credit Co-opCUL0225/TUF4T – Baking Techniques A
CUL0226/TUE4T – Baking Techniques B
Culinary
2 College courses plus a 2-credit Co-opCUL1600/TVC4T – Culinary Techniques A
CUL1601/TVD4T – Culinary Techniques B
Robotics & Mechatronics
2 College courses plus a 2-credit Co-opROBO1030/TIC4T – Introduction to Robotics
MECH1950/TRS4T – Introduction to Mechatronics
CNC & General Machine Shop
2 College courses plus a 2-credit Co-opPROG1025-TMB4T – CNC Programming
MACH1895-TZH4T – General Machine Shop
Masonry
1 College courses plus a 2-credit Co-opHeavy Equipment & Welding
2 College courses plus a 2-credit Co-op- 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