Construction Techniques (Masonry, Plumbing, Electrical, and Carpentry)

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Program description - May 2025

Do you want to get into the trades but don’t know where to start? Start building your foundation with Conestoga’s one-year Construction Techniques certificate program. With a focus on safety, you will learn key concepts, and develop hands-on skills at Conestoga’s dedicated Skilled Trades Campus. This unique program consists of seven-week blocks for four different trades: masonry, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry. Your faculty are all experienced tradespeople and want to show you why you should consider a career in their trade. This program will give you the opportunity to strengthen your math and employment skills, so you can learn what you love and be ready to pursue a rewarding career, or chose to learn more in other trade-related programs. The choice is yours!

For more information, please contact our Student Recruitment staff at trades@conestogac.on.ca.

Program details

Code: 07164
Start: May 2025
Campus: Cambridge – Reuter Dr.
Delivery: Hybrid
Length: 1 year
Credential: Ontario College Certificate

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Tuition & fees

Tuition and fee details for the 2024-2025 academic year (September to August) are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional.

1 Term

Canadian

International

Tuition
$1348.00
$7294.00
Ancillary Fees
$715.47
$1265.37
Total Fees
$2063.47
$8559.37

Canadian fee details

Description Spring 2025
Full-time Program Tuition $1348.00
Administration Fee $25.00
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00
CSI Association Fee $102.00
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $108.90
CSI Legal Care Fee $20.10
CSI UPass Fee $118.97
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00
ONE Card Fee $7.50
Student Services $86.00
Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $70.00
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $4.00
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $30.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00
Term Total $2063.47

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International fee details

Description Spring 2025
International Program Tuition $7294.00
Administration Fee $25.00
CSI Advocacy Fee $8.00
CSI Association Fee $102.00
CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) $174.90
CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee $108.90
CSI Legal Care Fee $20.10
CSI UPass Fee $118.97
Graduation/Alumni Services Fee $20.00
ISR (International Student Recovery) $375.00
ONE Card Fee $7.50
Student Services $86.00
Technology Enhancement Fee $110.00
CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) $70.00
CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) $4.00
CSI Student Events Fee (optional) $30.00
Sustainability Fee (optional) $5.00
Term Total $8559.37

Returning student tuition & fees

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Program device requirements

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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Financial assistance

The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) is a needs-based program designed to help Ontario students cover the cost of post-secondary education. Funded by the federal and provincial governments, OSAP is intended to promote equality of opportunity for post-secondary studies through direct financial assistance for educational costs and living expenses. These interest-free loans are intended to supplement your financial resources and those of your family. The majority of students apply for loan assistance via the OSAP website. Students can also print the application booklet through the OSAP website. For more information, please visit OSAP & aid.

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Delivery sequence - May 2025 - Cambridge – Reuter Dr.

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