The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician program provides you with the essential job skills related to the installation, maintenance, service and repair of residential, commercial and industrial Refrigeration and Air Conditioning systems. You will learn to keep homes and businesses comfortable. Your training is provided through specialized classroom lecture/ laboratory instruction, combined with Computer-Based Training (CBT) that prepares you for both entry-level positions and future career advancement.
"Electrical specialists who enjoy the grit and physical demands of building projects will find rewarding work on construction and renovation teams. They are relied upon for their expertise at electrical systems installation and operation. In accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code and the National Building Code, you’ll learn fundamental wiring practices, pipe threading and bending techniques, cable tray installation, and other necessary skills. With smart technology on the rise, trained Electricians are value-added members of modern construction teams."
If you like seeing projects through to completion and enjoy working with your hands, our Carpentry program is for you. Train for employment in the residential and commercial building construction trade armed with a complete understanding of building codes and standards, matched with safety and quality assurance processes. Small home builders and remodeling companies might require you to learn about all aspects of building a house – framing walls and partitions, putting in doors and windows, building stairs, installing cabinets and mouldings, and many other tasks.
This is a summary only. For more detailed information about the Environmental Studies program and courses, please see Current Environmental Studies Courses.
This is a summary only. For more detailed information about the Environmental Studies program and courses, please see Current Environmental Studies Courses.
Heavy industry types all have a millwright on speed dial. If you’re ready to answer the call, our Industrial Mechanic program is for you. We introduce you to metal processing, basic welding and cutting, sheet metal work, machine shop practices, maintenance and troubleshooting. You will progress from simple hand and machine processes to more exacting operations such as machining, fitting and reassembly.
If you like crafting things and making sure they work, our Machinist program is for you. Machinists set up and operate a variety of machine and hand tools to measure, cut, drill, form, shape, grind and finish metal, plastic or similar materials to make or repair parts or products with precise dimensions used in the manufacture and repair of mechanical devices, machines and equipment. This program trains you in the range of machinery and tooling available, and the methodology employed in their use.
Everything from high-tech mountain bikes to advanced fighter jets requires parts that are built by machines. If you have an interest in how things are made and are intrigued by machines that make these things, CNC Machining is for you. This program is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge required for employment as computerized numerically controlled (CNC) machine programmers and operators. CNC machining combines the ability to use your hands to make a wide variety of metal parts, with highly technical skills associated with computerized machining.
If you’re mechanically inclined, and working with big rigs sounds appealing, our Truck and Transport Service Technician program is for you. The program will train you to examine vehicles for defects, locate the cause of malfunctions, overhaul mechanical components, check electrical and fuel systems, repair defects, fit new parts and reassemble components. It may sound a little confusing at first, but don’t worry – once you’re in the program you’ll quickly pick up on the ins and outs of some of the largest motor vehicle components out there.
Ever dream of driving down the highway, wind blowing through your hair, while you drive your very own motorcycle? Then, without warning, it starts making a funny noise and breaks down. With the Motorcycle Repair program, you could be the one to fix the problem. This program prepares you to inspect, service and repair motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and other related equipment. In the shop, you'll learn to use hand and power tools, shop equipment and measuring instruments.
