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. Students select ONE bundle of 2 credits 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-opCARP1860 – Interior Carpentry Finishes
CARP1870 – Exterior Carpentry Finishes
Plumbing & Welding
2 College courses plus a 2-credit Co-opElectrical & HRAC
2 College courses plus a 2-credit Co-opELEC1620 – Electrical Fundamentals
CONS1710 – Heating and Plumbing System
Baking
2 College courses plus a 2-credit Co-opCulinary
2 College courses plus a 2-credit Co-opRobotics & Mechatronics
2 College courses plus a 2-credit Co-opMasonry
1 College courses plus a 2 or 3-credit Co-opMASO1250 – Masonry
CNC & General Machine Shop
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