ConnectHER: Make a Trade Connection (Introduction to Residential Construction)

Select start date and campus

Close
For more information, please contact:
Close

Campus tours

Campus tours are one of the best ways to experience Conestoga. During this time, we are offering online guided tours to show you all Conestoga has to offer.

Book your tour

Virtual tours

If you can't make an on-campus tour or attend one of our events, the virtual tour is a great way to visit us.

View our Virtual tour

Courses - October 2025

Level 1

Course details

Introduction to Residential Construction
CONS1900

Description:

Ontario is preparing to build over a million new homes by 2031, so now is a good time to consider a career in the residential construction sector. You will learn how to safely use hand and power tools, as you complete various projects related to different installations such as carpentry, drywalling, flooring, etc. Come join us and take the first step towards building your career.

  • Hours: 36
  • Credits: 3
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.

Connect To Your Career
ETR1270

Description:

You will connect with women in the trade to learn how to pursue a career as a skilled tradeswoman.

  • Hours: 6
  • Credits: 1
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: ​No cost.

Be Trade Ready: Essential Health and Safety
OHS0112

Description:

You will learn essential health and safety concepts and earn certifications to make you trade ready including Working At Heights, WHMIS and worker health and safety awareness.

  • Hours: 30
  • Credits: 2
  • Pre-Requisites:
  • CoRequisites:
  • Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: ​No cost.

Please note:

Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs are based on the most recent available data through the Conestoga Campus Store.

Program outcomes

  1. Demonstrate health and safety practices.
  2. Complete simple trade related projects using basic hands-on skills.
  3. Assist skilled tradespersons and perform tasks required on a construction site.
  4. Solve basic trade-related construction problems using measurements and math.
  5. Develop an online profile as part of a mentoring community.
  6. Identify the options to pursue further education or employment in the skilled trades