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Ontario College Certificate in Construction Techniques (Masonry, Plumbing, Electrical, and Carpentry)

Canada

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What will I learn?

Do you want to get into the trades but don’t know where to start? Start building your foundation with Conestoga’s one-year Construction Techniques certificate program. With a focus on safety, you will learn key concepts, and develop hands-on skills at Conestoga’s dedicated Skilled Trades Campus. This unique program consists of seven-week blocks for four different trades: masonry, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. Your faculty are all experienced tradespeople and want to show you why you should consider a career in their trade. This program will give you the opportunity to strengthen your math and employment skills, so you can learn what you love and be ready to pursue a rewarding career, or chose to learn more in other trade-related programs. The choice is yours!

Careers - May 2025

Opportunities can be found in the residential and ICI (industrial, commercial, and institutional) sectors, into entry-level positions in the disciplines of study. Entry-level positions often lead to an apprenticeship.

On average, 77% of graduates from the last three years (2018 to 2020) found employment within six months of graduation.

Which department am I in?

School of Trades and Apprenticeship

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
CAD$14,588.00 (8,84,711) per year
Ancillary Fees - CAN $1,303.24

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

May 2025

Venue

Cambridge - Reuter Drive campus

25 Reuter Drive,

CAMBRIDGE,

Ontario (ON),

N3E 1A9, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status

English Language Requirements:

  • IELTS overall band of 6 with no band less than 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80 (Effective January 2024 - no individual skill less than 20)
  • CAEL 70 with minimum 60 writing, no sub-test band score less than 30
  • PTE Academic 53
  • CELAP (Conestoga English Language Assessment and Placement) - 75 or higher
  • Duolingo English Test minimum score of 105
  • Cambridge Exams minimum score of 170, with no individual skill less than 165

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Conestoga College

As one of the most popular Canadian institutions for international students, Conestoga is the place for aspiring professionals and applied learners.

  • Located in a business and innovation hub, close to Toronto
  • Excellent graduate outcomes and graduate employability
  • Over 90 percent satisfaction rate (graduates and employers)
  • Over 250 programs of study, including 70 co-op programs