Skilled Trades
Are you ready to be in demand? SLC’s Skilled Trades programs will prepare you for a career with real world skills that employers require. A wide selection of apprenticeship programs are available for individuals wishing to start a high demand skilled trade or those who want to advance their skills.
PROGRAM OVERVIEWS 2020-2021
Automotive Service Technician - Apprenticeship
Areas of study include engines, fuel and electrical systems, power trains, steering, suspension and brakes, and applied shop practice, including safety, welding, and air-conditioning.
Admission Requirements:
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The apprentice must be currently:
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sponsored by an employer
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employed in a trade;
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registered with the MTCU
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Credential: Statement of Achievement/College Certificate
Program Code: 0740 / 0741 / 0742
8-Week Blocks
Brick and Stone Masonry - Apprenticeship
This Red Seal apprenticeship program meets the in-school learning requirements for the 401A trade certification.
Admission Requirements:
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The apprentice must be currently:
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sponsored by an employer;
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employed in a trade;
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registered with the MTCU
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Credential: Statement of Achievement/College Certificate
Program Code: 1072 / 1073 / 1074
8-Week Blocks
Carpenter - Apprenticeship
This Red Seal apprenticeship program meets the in-school learning requirements for the 403A trade certification, General Carpenter.
Admission Requirements:
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The apprentice must be currently:
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sponsored by an employer;
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employed in a trade;
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registered with the MTCU
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Credential: Statement of Achievement/College Certificate
Program Code: 0575 / 0576 / 0577
8-Week Blocks
Carpentry Techniques
Develop your skills in blueprint reading, residential and commercial construction, concrete forming, wood and steel framing, interior and exterior finishing, stair manufacture, surveying, fine woodworking, commercial building practices, and more. Spend one-third of each week in a carpentry lab setting. This program meets the level 1 in-school learning outcomes for the General Carpenter trade curriculum.
Admission Requirements:
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Grade 12 English at the C, U or E level
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Grade 11 Math
Credential: Certificate
Program Code: 0141
SEPT
36 Weeks
Electrical Engineering Technician
Gain well-rounded practical and theoretical knowledge of many aspects of the electrical field. This program also covers all the curriculum learning outcomes for the Construction and Maintenance Electrician and Industrial Electrician trades
Admission Requirements:
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Grade 12 English at the C or U level
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Grade 11 Math at the C, U or M level
Credential: Diploma
Program Code: 1050
SEPT
2 Years
Electrician Construction and Maintenance - Apprenticeship
This trade worker often works on the installation and maintenance of electrical distribution system, and is often related to new construction, and retrofits for residential, commercial, and industrial locations.
Admission Requirements:
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The apprentice must be currently:
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sponsored by an employer;
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employed in a trade;
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registered with the MTCU
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Credential: Statement of Achievement/College Certificate
Program Code: 0174 / 0175 / 0176
8-11 Week Blocks, Day Release
Esthetician
You will be trained in all the esthetic services, basic, advanced and medical esthetics, including Thai stem massage, bamboo massage, hot lava shell massage, lash lifting, lash extensions at our in-house training salon, Dynamic Designs. In the last ten years, our students have won ten gold medals at the provincial skills competition. At the national skills competition they’ve won seven gold, two silver and one bronze. Students have participated in two world skills competitions in Brazil and Abu Dhabi.
Admission Requirements:
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Grade 12 English at the C or U level
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Grade 11 Math
Credential: Diploma
Program Code: 0736
SEPT
38 Weeks
General Construction - Carpentry Techniques
This program allows you to build a new structure or renovate an old one. Emphasis on carpentry skills from base footings to framing, interior and exterior finishing, and fine finishing techniques. Building and installation techniques taught through hands-on construction activities.
Admission Requirements:
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Grade 12 English at the C, U or E level
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Grade 11 Math at the C, U or M level
Credential: Certificate
Program Code: 1071
SEPT
1 Year
General Machinist - Apprenticeship
This Red Seal apprenticeship program meets the in-school learning requirements for the 429A trade certification, General Machinist.
Admission Requirements:
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The apprentice must be currently:
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sponsored by an employer;
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employed in a trade;
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registered with the MTCU
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Credential: Statement of Achievement/College Certificate
Program Code: 0182 / 0183 / 0184
SEPT
Day Release Delivery Format
Hairstyling
Can you make the cut? Be career ready through this fast-tracked diploma program completed in under one-year. Students benefit from a combination of theory and practical, hands-on experience with clients in the training salons on campus and through experiential learning field placements. You’ll gain a certificate of achievement for advanced design through the Toronto Redken Exchange
Admission Requirements:
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Grade 12 English at the C, U or E level
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Grade 11 Math
Credential: Diploma
Program Code: 0503
SEPT
47 Weeks
Hairstyling - Apprenticeship
Offered to apprentices already sponsored by an employer. Students gain valuable skills and theoretical components to be successful behind the chair and confidently complete the Ministry licensing process.
Admission Requirements:
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The apprentice must be currently:
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sponsored by an employer;
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employed in a trade;
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registered with the MTCU
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Credential: Statement of Achievement/College Certificate
Program Code: 1006 / 1007
SEPT
2 Years (1 day/week)
Industrial Electrician - Apprenticeship
This trade worker often works in industrial locations and typically works less on new installations and more on the maintenance, calibration, and programming of industrial automation systems.
Admission Requirements:
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The apprentice must be currently:
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sponsored by an employer;
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employed in a trade;
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registered with the MTCU
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Credential: Statement of Achievement/College Certificate
Program Code: 0739 / 0743 / 0744
SEPT
Day Release Delivery Format
Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) - Apprenticeship
This Red Seal apprenticeship program meets the in-school learning requirements for the 433A trade certification, Industrial Mechanic Millwright.
Admission Requirements:
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The apprentice must be currently:
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sponsored by an employer;
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employed in a trade;
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registered with the MTCU
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Credential: Statement of Achievement/College Certificate
Program Code: 0185 / 0186 / 0187
SEPT
Day Release Delivery Format
Mechanical Technician
Develop an industry-based mechanical/millwright skill set. Spend 50% of each week in a hands-on mechanical lab setting, using metal lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, Computer Numerical Control, Additive Manufacturing Technologies, power tools and welding-related machinery. Study a variety of technical subjects including lean manufacturing, AutoCad, technical math, communications and more.
Admission Requirements:
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Grade 12 English at the C or U level
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Grade 11 Math at the C, U or M level
Credential: Diploma
Program Code: 0507
SEPT
2 Years
Motive Power Technician / Automotive Service Technician
This program will not have a Fall 2021 Intake
This program provides you with a specific range of technical training as well as a range of generic skills required for employment in this rapidly changing industry.
Acquire hands-on experience through a variety of shop classes and a Technology and Business Practices course in which you’ll work on vehicles in a simulated automotive shop setting
Admission Requirements:
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Grade 12 English at the C or U level
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Grade 11 Math at the C, U or M level
Credential: Diploma
Program Code: 1030
SEPT
2 Years
Plumber - Apprenticeship
This Red Seal apprenticeship program meets the in-school learning requirements for the 306A trade certification, Plumber.
Admission Requirements:
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The apprentice must be currently:
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sponsored by an employer;
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employed in a trade;
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registered with the MTCU
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Credential: Statement of Achievement/College Certificate
Program Code: 0193 / 0194 / 0195
8-Week Blocks
Welding and Fabrication Technician
Study a wide variety of welding processes including Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding, and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding. Program content also includes blueprint reading, safety and rigging, computer aided design, layout and fitting, and more. You’ll take a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) course and operate automated welding and cutting equipment in an advanced fabricating shop
Admission Requirements:
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Grade 12 English at the C or U level
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Grade 11 Math at the C, U or M level
Credential: Diploma
Program Code: 1040
SEPT
2 Years
Welder - Apprenticeship
This Red Seal apprenticeship program meets the in-school learning requirements for the 456A trade certification, Welder.
Admission Requirements:
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The apprentice must be currently:
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sponsored by an employer;
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employed in a trade;
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registered with the MTCU
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Credential: Certificate
Program Code: 0884 / 0885 / 0886