Country: Canada
Duration: 1 Year or Less
Program Level: College Certificate
Country: Canada
Duration: 1 Year or Less
Program Level: College Certificate
Make more than a living––build the future by entering the Trades. The one-year Construction Techniques certificate program gives you choices when considering a career in the Skilled Trades sector. We’ll introduce you to a variety of trades so you can determine which one interests you the most.
The one-year Construction Techniques certificate program covers popular construction trade areas and has three intakes per year. With a broad overview of the various trades in the construction sector, this program will give you the basic skills that will help you take the next steps in your career path.
Semester 1: Electrical/Millwrighting
Semester 2: Sheet Metal/Air Conditioning/Carpentry
Semester 3: Welding/Steamfitting/Plumbing
Through practical projects combined with theory, you’ll gain confidence and experience in each trade. This will give you the information you need to make an informed decision about your career, while also giving you a solid understanding of the construction process.
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
1. Provide proof that their secondary and/ or post-secondary studies were completed at a recognized institution where English is the primary media of instruction. The studies must be relevant to the admission requirements for the specific program (s) applied to (e.g. an advanced diploma or degree is required for certain postgraduate program)
or
2. Applicants with transcripts from an institution where the language of instruction is not English may meet English language proficiency requirements with one of the following proofs of language proficiency. The minimum test scores that are acceptable are listed below (as applicable). Please note: For admissions purposes, some programs require a higher score than the minimum stated below.
| language proficiency Testing Program | Diploma/Certificate Programs |
Postgraduate Programs and Fast-track/ Bridges** | GBC Degree Programs* |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Brown English for Academic (EAP) Program | Level 8 | Level 9 | Level 9 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band | 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each skill band | 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each skill band |
| TOEFL | 80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band | 88 (online) minimum 22 in each skill band | 84 (online) minimum 21 in each skill band |
| MELAB | 80 | 85 | 85 |
| PTE (Academic) | 54, overall minimum 50 in each skill band |
60, overall minimum 55 in each skill band |
60, overall minimum 55 in each skill band |
| CAEL | 60 (overall) | 70 overall (writing 60) | 70 overall (writing 60) |
| Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) | 169 or more (with no individual skill below 162) | 176 or more (with no individual skill below 169) | 176 or more (with no individual skill below 169) |
| George Brown Admissions Test (Mature applicants only) | Available | Available | Not Available |
CAD26,719.00 Approx.
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| Living Costs | $11,800 - $15,750/Year |
| Application Fee | $100 - $200 |
| IELTS Requirement | 6.0 - 7.0 |
| Work Opportunities | Yes; Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (up to 3 years) |
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