If your instinct is to open something up and figure out why it works the way it does, NSCC has an industrial / manufacturing trade built around exactly that curiosity.
You don't need to know yet whether you’re an electrical person, a mechanical person or a machinist – you need somewhere that takes your curiosity about how things work and helps you turn it into a career. Across these pre-apprenticeship programs, most a year or 2, you develop skills and confidence by doing - wiring control panels, machining precision parts, welding steel and keeping industrial equipment running.
You enjoy understanding how machines and systems work and using technology, tools and technical skills to build, repair or improve them. You value precision, practical problem-solving and visible results - though you may still be deciding between electrical, mechanical, machining, fabrication or a welding career.
Cabinetmaking and Woodworking Techniques Learn to create custom wood products from concept to finish, from selecting stock to fine joinery. This pre-apprenticeship program offers a pathway to a Cabinetmaker apprenticeship.
CNC Machining Build on your machining fundamentals by programming and operating CNC lathes and mills. This pre-apprenticeship program includes a field placement that prepares you for work in advanced manufacturing and precision production and offers a pathway to apprenticeship certification.
Electrical – Industrial Maintenance and Controls Build on your foundational electrical skills and develop expertise in industrial maintenance and automation systems through this pre-apprenticeship program, then take the next step in your training by choosing an apprenticeship pathway.
Electrical Technician Work with solar, wind and smart grid technologies and apply your skills through field placements and co-op opportunities that connect you with industry. This pre-apprenticeship program offers a pathway to apprenticeship certification.
Electro Mechanical Technician Turn your mechanical and electrical skills into expertise in industrial machinery, motor controls, hydraulics and pneumatics. This pre-apprenticeship program offers a pathway to apprenticeship certification.
Industrial Mechanical Learn to install, maintain and repair the machinery that keeps industry moving. You build skills in welding, machine tools, hydraulics and pneumatics in this pre-apprenticeship program developed with industry. Start your career or enter an apprenticeship pathway.
Instrumentation Technician Calibrate, bench test, install and maintain measurement and control instruments while training with industry-standard equipment and real industrial processes. This pre-apprenticeship program offers a pathway to apprenticeship certification.
Metal Fabrication Turn blueprints and metal into finished products and structures using metalworking machinery, welding and cutting techniques. This pre-apprenticeship offers a pathway to apprenticeship certification.
Power Engineering Technology Learn to manage the power systems that keep major facilities operating safely and efficiently while gaining industry experience that can lead to careers in hospitals, refineries and generating stations, as well as certification in power engineering.
Precision Machining Interpret engineering drawings and manufacture custom parts on lathes, mills and precision measurement tools, earning advanced standing into our CNC machining program. This pre-apprenticeship program offers a pathway to apprenticeship certification.
Welding Join, repair and fabricate metal components using industry-standard welding and cutting techniques, building the skills needed to launch a career in welding and fabrication. This pre-apprenticeship program offers a pathway to apprenticeship certification.
Ready to take the next step? Learn about the application process and apply today, or contact us with questions: 902-491-49111-866-679-6722 (toll-free in Canada and the USA)
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
