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Explore the trades with Conestoga's Construction Techniques (Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC and Welding) certificate.
If you're a high school graduate eager to enter the skilled trades but not sure where to start, Conestoga's one-year Construction Techniques (Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC and Welding) certificate offers the perfect starting point. This Ontario College program introduces you to four in-demand trades–carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and welding–through hands-on training and safety-focused instruction at Conestoga's state-of-the-art Skilled Trades Campus.
Delivered in seven-week blocks, each trade module provides practical experience and insight into different career paths. You'll also strengthen your math and employment skills, preparing you to pursue entry-level work or continue into specialized trade programs. Taught by experienced trades professionals, the program helps you discover what you love and build a strong foundation for your future.
What you'll learn
- Fundamental skills in carpentry, electrical, HVAC and welding
- Safe and proper use of tools and equipment in each trade
- Job site safety and industry standards
- Math and employability skills for the skilled trades
- Career exploration and preparation for further training
Career pathways
- Entry-level roles in construction, electrical, HVAC or welding
- Apprenticeship opportunities in your chosen trade
- Pathway to diploma programs in the skilled trades
Note:
- This is a highly competitive program. Apply by February 1 (for September). See oversubscribed programs for more information.
- Students living outside of Ontario are not eligible to apply.
Program details
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Estimated tuition & fees
Tuition and fee details for programs starting September 2026 and later will be available Spring 2026. Listed below are the tuition and fee details for the 2025-2026 academic year (September 2025 to August 2026) for your selected intake. Books and supplies may be additional.
Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2026 and later will be available Spring 2026.
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International
Canadian fee details
| Description | Fall 2025 | Winter 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1348.00 | $1348.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.16 | $8.16 |
| CSI Association Fee | $104.04 | $104.04 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $354.00 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $30.00 | - |
| CSI UPass Fee | $124.91 | $124.91 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Student Services | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $2346.61 | $1887.61 |
| Year Total | $4234.22 |
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International fee details
| Description | Fall 2025 | Winter 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $7513.00 | $7513.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.16 | $8.16 |
| CSI Association Fee | $104.04 | $104.04 |
| CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) | $595.00 | - |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $308.00 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $30.00 | - |
| CSI UPass Fee | $124.91 | $124.91 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ISR (International Student Recovery) | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Student Services | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $9435.61 | $8427.61 |
| Year Total | $17863.22 |
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Program device & software requirements
This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.
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Awards & scholarships
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Delivery sequence - September 2026 - Cambridge – Reuter Dr.
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