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Confederation College

Thunder Bay, Canada , Ontario ,Canada

Pre-Technology - Trades Stream (Ontario College Certificate)

You’ve decided – a career in trades or technology/aviation is the right path for you. But what if you don’t have all the requirements?

Confederation College’s Pre-Technology program can help by allowing you to upgrade your skills and prepare for your future learning. The program is divided into two streams, the Technology/Aviation stream and the Trades/Pre-Apprenticeship stream, depending on what direction you plan to take.

The Trades/Pre-Apprenticeship stream is designed to upgrade your skills and knowledge for a variety of Confederation College trade programs including Construction, Welding and Mechanical. Courses cover topics such as applied math for trades, computers, trades science and writing strategies.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • 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

Confederation College's Pre-Technology — Trades program opens doors to careers in specific trades like Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, and Welding. Graduates are equipped with practical skills in applied mathematics, computer proficiency, and foundational trades science. This program directly leads to employment opportunities in roles such as Carpenter, Electrician, Plumber, and Welder. Our dedicated career services assist with targeted job placements, leveraging industry partnerships to connect students with potential employers.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

  1. A high school/senior secondary diploma
    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.