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Program Overview
Try on a Trade for Free!
Jump forward! Try something new, do something you enjoy, and experience the college lifestyle all while working towards graduating from high school.
Dual credits are free college courses through a partnership between Durham Continuing Education and Durham College which also count towards the high school diploma. You have a college instructor and a high school teacher who assists your transition to college with special supports and workshops while you study.
Term 4 – The program is: Try on a Trade
You will earn:
2 Durham College credits: Wood Framed Construction (RENO 1101/TSQ4T), and Basic Electrical Techniques (TFBE1301/TNC4T).
3 High School credits: Grade 12 Workplace Math (MEL4E) with a trade focus, plus the two college credits.
Optional: Students may also participate in a Cooperative Education placement in the summer to consolidate skills, earn additional credits, and gain valuable employment connections.
Course Description
The Wood Framed Construction course covers the fundamentals of wood framing structures and components integral to stick framed structures. Students will learn the basic building skills for new construction and almost every remodelling or addition project. The Basic Electrical course covers an understanding of electricity, basic wiring methods, components, tools, and authority standards associated with a single family electrical residential installation. Additional time will be spent on small construction projects, construction math, and safety. Certifications include: Standard First Aid & CPR, Working at Heights, Fire Extinguisher Training, and WHMIS.
Potential Students
Adult dual credit courses are intended for individuals:
- Aged 21 or older,
- Working toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (have not yet earned the OSSD)
- Interested and positioned to attend college
- Able to physically work safely in a shop environment with mechanical equipment, noise and dust
This term’s program would appeal to adults who want to explore the trades of wood framed construction and electrical, try out a college course for free, learn valuable hands-on skills, prepare for further college study, work, or apprenticeship. This term’s Wood Framed Construction course is part of the Carpentry and Renovation Technician Diploma program at Durham College. Basic Electrical is a course from the 1-year Trades Fundamentals program at Durham College.
College Program Benefits
Free course tuition
Earn two college credits
Learn to use DC Connect (online college course platform)
Free application voucher for those applying to an Ontario College
Free Durham Region Transit pass for the duration of the classes
High School Benefits
Earn up to 3 credits towards the Ontario Secondary School Diploma
Upgrade employment skills
Transition to work or college
Free First Aid & CPR, Working at Heights Certification, Fire Extinguisher Training and WHMIS
Class Format
In person, in classroom, Monday to Friday
April 14, 2025 – June 17, 2025
9:00 am – 3:00 pm (specific schedule TBA)
Locations
Scheduling is being finalized. The program will take place between both Whitby Campus for Durham College and EA Lovell Adult and Continuing Education Centre.
E. A. Lovell ACEC - Map 120 Centre St. S. Oshawa, ON L1H 4A3
Durham College
Whitby Skills Trade Centre
1610 Champlain Ave.
Whitby, ON
L1N 6A7
Note
All requests for registrations are reviewed to ensure that students meet the student profile criteria. Registration in the program is only finalized once all documentation has been received and student receives an emailed acceptance confirmation.
To begin the registration process, please select the dual credit option and complete the on-line registration form
For more information, please contact: Maureen dcedualcredits.maureencook@gmail.com
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