If you like to build, create and solve practical problems with your hands, construction could be the right fit for you.
If framing walls, wiring circuits, reading blueprints or operating equipment captures your interest, a hands-on construction career in the housing, commercial or industrial construction markets may be the right fit for you. These pre-apprenticeship programs provide you with foundational skills and confidence to enter the workforce prepared for real industry and workplace conditions.
You enjoy practical work, solving problems and seeing tangible results. You want a reliable, in-demand career but may still be deciding which construction trade best fits your interests. You’re drawn to working with tools, materials, equipment or building systems rather than sitting still.
Brick and Stone Masonry Build walls, chimneys and decorative stonework and earn scaffolding safety certification. This pre-apprenticeship program prepares you for a Bricklayer apprenticeship, or to pursue a career as a restoration stone mason.
Building Systems Technician (HVAC&R) Learn to install, maintain and troubleshoot heating, cooling and refrigeration systems through this pre-apprenticeship program that offers a pathway to apprenticeship certification. Take part in work experience to apply your learning, build your network and launch your career.
Building Systems Technician (HVAC&R) - Accelerated Learn to install, maintain and troubleshoot heating, cooling and refrigeration systems through this pre-apprenticeship program that offers a pathway to apprenticeship certification. Take part in work experience to apply your learning, build your network and launch your career.
Carpentry Certificate Build the framing, tool and safety skills used on every job site, with advanced standing in the Carpentry Diploma program waiting for you if you want to continue your studies. This pre-apprenticeship program prepares you for a Carpenter apprenticeship.
Carpentry Certificate - Accelerated Build the framing, tool and safety skills used on every job site, with advanced standing in the Carpentry Diploma program waiting for you if you want to continue your studies. This pre-apprenticeship program prepares you for a Carpenter apprenticeship.
Carpentry Diploma Build the framing, finishing and site skills used on residential and commercial construction projects, and apply them through a field placement and optional paid co-op experience. This pre-apprenticeship program prepares you for a Carpenter apprenticeship.
Carpentry Diploma - Accelerated Build the framing, finishing and site skills used on residential and commercial construction projects, and apply them through a field placement and optional paid co-op experience. This pre-apprenticeship program prepares you for a Carpenter apprenticeship.
Electrical Construction and Industrial Learn to wire homes, businesses and industrial facilities from the ground up and apply those skills on the job through work experience. This pre-apprenticeship program prepares you to pursue an apprenticeship or continue your studies at NSCC.
Electrical Construction and Industrial - Accelerated Get training in construction and industrial electrical, with a strong focus on the principles and practices of construction wiring, in a condensed timeframe.
Gas Technician Learn to install and service natural gas and propane systems through classroom and field training. This pre-apprenticeship program offers a pathway to apprenticeship certification.
Heavy Equipment Operator Learn to operate heavy equipment like excavators, backhoes, loaders and bulldozers, starting on virtual simulators and progressing to a mock construction site before completing a workplace field placement.
Oil Heat Systems Technician Install, repair and maintain oil-fired domestic and light commercial appliance equipment, components and systems.
Pipe Trades Learn the fundamentals of steamfitting/pipefitting, plumbing and sprinkler system installation in one integrated pre-apprenticeship program. Build the skills used across multiple pipe trades before pursuing an apprenticeship option that best matches your interests.
Plumbing Develop the skills to install and repair water distribution, drainage and hot water heating systems while gaining real-world experience through a field placement. This pre-apprenticeship program offers a pathway to apprenticeship certification.
Power and Utility Line Work Install and maintain power distribution systems, climb utility poles and train on workplace safety at an outdoor facility built by NSCC and industry. This pre-apprenticeship program offers a pathway to apprenticeship certification.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Learn the science of refrigeration and a variety of skills to install and troubleshoot mechanical systems, electrical/electronic systems and refrigeration piping systems. This program offers a pathway to apprenticeship certification.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - Geothermal Gain core HVAC&R trade skills plus a specialization in geothermal systems, preparing you to work with both conventional and renewable heating and cooling technologies. This program offers a pathway to apprenticeship certification.
Sheet Metal Systems Fabricate, install and connect heating, ventilation and air distribution systems through this pre-apprenticeship program while building the technical skills and experience that put you on the apprenticeship path to becoming a sheet metal worker.
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We offer more than 120 programs grouped by area of interest to help you explore and decide on the right fit for your future. Explore all NSCC programs by areas of interest
