Certificate - Construction Techniques
- 1 year
- Duration
- 26,719 CAD
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Certificate
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Toronto / Canada
- Location
Program description
The Construction Techniques program accepts students three times a year and focuses on the most in-demand construction specializations.
If a job in construction interests you, this curriculum is intended to provide you options. You can try your hand at several different professions before settling on one. You will gain foundational skills in this program that will help you advance in your chosen field.
Program structure
Semester 1
- Electrical Trade Theory
- Introduction to Electrical – Code and Prints
- Electrical Trade Shop
- Technical Drawing
- Millwrighting Trade Shop
- College English
Semester 2
- Carpentry Trade Theory
- Carpentry Trade Shop
- Trade Calculations
- Refrigeration Trade Theory
- Sheet Metal Trade Theory
- Refrigeration Trade Shop
- Sheet Metal Trade Shop
Semester 3
- Welding Trade Theory
- Welding Trade Shop
- Plumbing Trade Theory
- Plumbing Trade Shop
- Trade Documentation
Price
Base tuition fee (for three semesters - 1 year):
- 26,719 CAD for international students
Additional fees:
- Application Fee - 110 CAD
- Incidental Fees (student ID, student association membership, etc) - 2,000 CAD
- Mandatory Health Insurance - 790 CAD for 1 year coverage
Requirements for applicants
Admission Requirements
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
- grade 12 English (C or U)
- grade 11 math (M or U) or grade 12 (C or U)
English language proficiency
- George Brown English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program - Level 8;
- IELTS (Academic) - 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band;
- TOEFL - 80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band;
- Duolingo English Test - 105;
- MELAB - 80;
- PTE (Academic) - 54, overall minimum, 50 in each skill band;
- CAEL - 60 (overall);
- Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - 169 or more (with no individual skill below 162).
About the university
George Brown College opened its doors in 1968, welcoming just over 2,000 students.
Since then, full-time student population has grown to more than 30,000. People come to George Brown from across the Greater Toronto Area, the country and the world to develop the skills and gain the real-world experience needed to succeed in the workplace. Since 2004, under current President Anne Sado’s leadership, George Brown has more than doubled in size, broadened international partnerships and increased commitment to strengthening the cultural, economic and social fabric of Toronto.
About George Brown College
The college located in Toronto, Canada. It has three campuses - Casa Loma, St.James, Waterfront, other locations where students attend classes and Student Residence.
George Brown College educates a blend of theory and hands-on experience, prioritizes real-world learning and provides students with opportunities to work alongside industry professionals in applied research and fields education opportunities. Its industry partnerships mean students get the latest trends and tech they can expect in the field. The college offers 170 programs in 7 centers. They include Art, Design and Infromation technology, Business, Community Services and early childhood, Construction and Engineering technologies, Health Sciences, Hospitality and Culinary arts, Preparatory and liberal studies.
Experiental and work-integrated learning oportunities are availabale to students to take part in.
6 reasons to study at George Brown
- Study in Downtown Toronto
- Hands-on, real world experience
- Infromed by industry
- Expert instructors
- Applied research
- Promoting enterpreneurship
