Trades and Apprenticeship Progression Requirements Guide
2024/25 | Conestoga College
Trades & Apprenticeship
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Progression Overview
A student's academic achievement results in a promotion decision, such as Promotion with Good Academic Standing, Promotion on Probation, Graduation, and Discontinuance.
Please note that the passing grade for a course is indicated on the course outline and may vary within your program.
Promotion Decision | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Promotion with Good Academic Standing | Student has achieved the minimum term GPA as identified in the table below. |
| Promotion on Probation | Student has a term GPA that falls with the Probation Status GPA range as identified in the table below. |
| Graduation | Student has successfully completed all of the requirements for their program and has achieved the minimum Program GPA as identified in the table below. |
| Discontinuance (Academic) | Student who has a Term GPA which falls at or below the Discontinuance Status GPA as identified in the table below, or who has failed to clear probation after two consecutive terms. |
Diploma and Certificate Programs
The following progression requirements apply to the Undergraduate Certificates and Diplomas in the School of Trades and Apprenticeship in accordance with the Academic Advancement and Achievement Policy.
Any exception to these standards are identified in the preceding Progression Requirements Exception Table.
| Credential | Discontinuance Status GPA Range | Probation Status GPA Range | Minimum Term GPA/ Program GPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprenticeship | 2.49 (64.9%) or below | 2.5 (65%) - 2.99 (69.9%) | 3.0 (70%) |
| Ontario College Certificate (OCC) | 1.49 (54.9%) or below | 1.5 (55%) - 1.99 (59.9%) | 2.0 (60%) |
| Ontario College Diploma (OCD) | 1.49 (54.9%) or below | 1.5 (55%) - 1.99 (59.9%) | 2.0 (60%) |
| Ontario College Advanced Diploma (OCAD) | 1.49 (54.9%) or below | 1.5 (55%) - 1.99 (59.9%) | 2.0 (60%) |
Progression Requirements Exception Table
| Code | Title | Discontinuance Status GPA Range | Probation Status GPA Range | Minimum Term GPA/ Program GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0731 | Motive Power Technician - Truck and Coach | 1.99 (59.9%) or below | 2.0 (60%) - 2.49 (64.9%) | 2.5 (65%) |
| 0737C | Motive Power Technician - Heavy Duty Equipment | 1.99 (59.9%) or below | 2.0 (60%) - 2.49 (64.9%) | 2.5 (65%) |
| 0741 | Motive Power Technician - Automotive Service | 1.99 (59.9%) or below | 2.0 (60%) - 2.49 (64.9%) | 2.5 (65%) |
| 1380 | Heavy Construction Equipment Operation | 1.99 (59.9%) or below | 2.0 (60%) - 2.49 (64.9%) | 2.5 (65%) |
| 1381 | Motive Power Fundamentals - Automotive Repair | 1.99 (59.9%) or below | 2.0 (60%) - 2.49 (64.9%) | 2.5 (65%) |
| 1382 | Motive Power Fundamentals - Heavy Duty Equipment Repair | 1.99 (59.9%) or below | 2.0 (60%) - 2.49 (64.9%) | 2.5 (65%) |
| 1384 | Motive Power Fundamentals - Truck and Coach Repair | 1.99 (59.9%) or below | 2.0 (60%) - 2.49 (64.9%) | 2.5 (65%) |
| 1385 | Mechanical Techniques - Industrial Millwright | 2.49 (64.9%) or below | 2.5 (65%) - 2.99 (69.9%) | 3.0 (70%) |
Graduate Certificates
The standard progression requirements for Graduate Certificates for the School of Trades and Apprenticeship are as below in accordance with the Academic Advancement and Achievement Policy.
| Credential | Discontinuance Status GPA Range | Probation Status GPA Range | Minimum Term GPA/ Program GPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario College Graduate Certificate (OCGC) | 1.49 (54.9%) or below | 1.5 (55%) - 1.99 (59.9%) | 2.0 (60%) |