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Confederation College

Thunder Bay, Canada , Ontario ,Canada

Mechanical Techniques (Ontario College Certificate)

Like working with your hands and love the idea of learning a trade, but not quite sure where to start? Confederation College’s Mechanical Techniques certificate program lets you try different trades to see what you might like best.

Mechanical Techniques Ontario College Certificate program combines in-class learning with practical demonstrations and hands-on instruction. You start building in the first semester, taking your new skills and using them to design and create assigned projects. Topics include mechanical practices, machine shop, welding practices, engineering graphics, and industrial design. Not only will you start developing skills in all areas of trades, but you’ll also quickly learn what area of skilled trades appeals to you most!

Intakes

  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 5

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Graduates of the Mechanical Techniques program go on to entry-level positions in various trades including Millwright, Industrial Mechanic, Machinist, pipe fitting, plumbing, Welder/Fitter and Sheet Metal Worker.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

  1. A high school/senior secondary diploma with a grade 12 math credit
    Original transcripts as well as a notarized, translated copy must be provided where applicable
  2. English Proficiency
    Academic IELTS: overall 6.0, individual band scores minimally 6.0, with one band allowed at 5.5.