Trades Fundamentals Durham College

About this Program

Level: Certificate in Trades Fundamentals

Discpline: Other Engineering

Length: 2 semesters

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Application Fee: $100.00
Tuition Fee: $13,322.00

Oshawa Campus Campus

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Whitby Campus Campus

Starting Deadline Status
Sep, 2025 Jul 1, 2025 closed

Program Description

Don’t know if you want to provide heat, water or energy? Build machines or keep them running? Get a taste of the trades and see what suits you best! In this program, you will gain exposure to and experience in a variety of areas designed to help you choose a skilled trade or apprenticeship program. To assist you with firmly establishing a career within the skilled trades you will be introduced to: Automotive,Carpentry,Electrical.Industrial maintenance,Machining,Plumbing,Welding,Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) essentials.In addition, you will have an opportunity to rotate through different trades and gain hands-on, practical knowledge through theory and shop work in order to make a knowledgeable and well-informed decision on your future career goals.

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Study and Work in Canada

Full-time undergraduate and post-graduate international students can work anywhere on or off campus without a work permit. The rules around the number of hours a student will be allowed to work may vary based on the country the student chooses to study in. International students are typically able to work up to 20 hours a week.