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Program description - January 2028
Explore the trades with Conestoga's Construction Techniques (Welding, HVAC, Plumbing, and Masonry) certificate.
If you're a high school graduate eager to enter the skilled trades but unsure where to start, Conestoga's one-year Construction Techniques (Welding, HVAC, Plumbing, and Masonry) certificate offers the perfect starting point. Delivered at Conestoga's state-of-the-art Skilled Trades Campus, this Ontario college program provides hands-on training in four in-demand trades: welding; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); plumbing; and masonry.
Structured in seven-week blocks, each trade module gives you practical experience using professional tools and techniques, while emphasizing safety and industry standards. You'll also strengthen your math and employment skills, preparing you for entry-level work or further education in trade-specific diploma or apprenticeship programs. Taught by experienced tradespeople, this program helps you discover your strengths and build a solid foundation for a rewarding career.
What you'll learn
- Fundamental skills in welding, HVAC, plumbing and masonry
- Safe and effective use of hand and power tools
- Job site safety practices and construction standards
- Math and employability skills for the skilled trades
- Career exploration and preparation for advanced training
Career pathways
- Entry-level roles in welding, HVAC, plumbing or masonry
- Apprenticeship opportunities in a chosen trade
- Pathway to trade-specific diploma programs
Note:
- This is a highly competitive program. Apply no later than February 1 (for fall intakes), July 15 (for winter intakes), and November 1 (for spring intakes). Please check drop down box for program start dates, not all programs have a start date in every semester
Program details
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Estimated tuition & fees
Tuition and fee details for programs starting September 2027 and later will be available Spring 2027. Listed below are the tuition and fee details for the 2026-2027 academic year (September 2026 to August 2027) for your selected intake. Books and supplies may be additional.
Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2027 and later will be available Spring 2027.
2 Terms
Canadian
International
Canadian fee details
| Description | Winter 2027 | Spring 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1374.96 | $1374.96 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $261.30 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $23.45 | - |
| CSI UPass Fee | $131.14 | $131.14 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Student Services | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Student Spaces | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 | - |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $2341.85 | $1982.10 |
| Year Total | $4323.95 |
Returning student tuition & fees
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International fee details
| Description | Winter 2027 | Spring 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $7738.39 | $7738.39 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $120.00 | $120.00 |
| CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) | $455.60 | - |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $231.15 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $23.45 | - |
| CSI UPass Fee | $131.14 | $131.14 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| ISR (International Student Recovery) | $375.00 | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Student Services | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Student Spaces | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 | - |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $9505.73 | $8720.53 |
| Year Total | $18226.26 |
Returning student tuition & fees
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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.
Financial assistance
Awards & scholarships
Student Financial Services awarded more than 400 awards, scholarships and bursaries last year.
Delivery sequence - January 2028 - Cambridge – Reuter Dr.
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