At Conestoga College in Kitchener, Canada, Cert in Pre-Apprenticeship Introduction to Construction Trades is offered as a certificate in Civil Engineering & Construction programme. The programme runs for 36 weeks.
At a glance
Degree:Certificate
Field:Civil Engineering & Construction
Duration: 36 weeks
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Pre-Apprenticeship Introduction to Construction Trades is a fully funded, 36-week pre-apprenticeship program for high school graduates exploring careers in construction. Students rotate through shop-based training aligned with key Ontario apprenticeship trades, including General Carpentry (403A), Electrician - Construction and Maintenance (309A), and Welding (456A), building foundational skills that are transferable across the construction sector before committing to a specific trade. The curriculum also covers workplace safety training, construction mathematics, technical drawings, and employability skills. The program is tuition-free, funded in part by the governments of Canada and Ontario, and requires applicants to meet eligibility requirements and attend an information session. Graduates are prepared to pursue an apprenticeship, enter entry-level construction positions, or continue into trade-related post-secondary programs.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Grade 12 or equivalent preferred, with exceptions reviewed on an individual basis. Applicants must be 16 years of age or over and a resident of, and able to work in, Ontario.
