What is Exploring the Trades?
Exploring The Trades is a unique Dual Credit program offered in Semester 1 and 2, that takes place daily at Conestoga College. Registered students learn Carpentry (2 credits), Electrical/HVAC (2 credits), or Welding/Plumbing (2 credits), or Culinary (2 credits), or Baking (2 credits) skills in a “hands-on” environment. Students are offered the opportunity of earning four credits, while at the same time gaining introductory courses at the College. In addition to the 2 College Dual Credits, students participate in a 2-credit Co-op experience with an employer.
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Exploring the Trades Dual Credit Courses
Carpentry…
- 1 or 2 days in the Carpentry shop (each week)
- College pass 55% = future exemption
- Professor + D.C. teacher assistance
- up to 45 min. day Theory
- Very structured skill development
Plumbing and Welding DC courses
- 1 day in the shops (each week)
- College pass 55% = future exemption
- Professor + D.C. teacher assistance
- up to 45 min. day Theory
- Very structured skill development
Electrical and HRAC Dual Credit Courses
- 1 to 2 days/week; Attendance marked
- College pass 55%
- 70% = Potential exemption from future programs
- Professor + D.C. teacher assistance
- Theory based. Up to 45 min. per day
- Very structured skill development
Baking…
- 1 day in the kitchen each week
- College pass 55% = future exemption
- Professor + D.C. teacher assistance
- up to 45 min. day Theory
- Very structured skill development
Culinary…
- 1 day in the kitchen each week
- College pass 55% = future exemption
- Professor + D.C. teacher assistance
- up to 45 min. day Theory
- Very structured skill development
Robotics and Mechatronics…
- 2 days in the shops (each week)
- College pass 55% = future exemption
- Professor + D.C. teacher assistance
- up to 45 min. day Theory
- Very structured skill development
Am I a good fit?
- Interested in the trades
- Eager to learn a variety of skills
- Hands-on learner
- Responsible