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Courses - January 2026
Level 1
Course details
College Reading & Writing Skills
COMM1085
Description:
This course introduces students to the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills needed for academic and workplace success. Students will analyse a variety of texts and apply the steps of planning, writing, and revising to produce writing that meets the expectations of selected audiences and purposes. The course prepares students for college-level writing tasks, research, and documentation by asking them to produce clear, informed, and purposeful documents relevant to both academic and professional contexts.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: ​No cost.
¾ÅÖÝÓéÀÖapp 101
CON0101
Description:
This self-directed course focuses on introducing new students to the supports, services, and opportunities available at ¾ÅÖÝÓéÀÖapp. By the end of this course, students will understand the academic expectations of the ¾ÅÖÝÓéÀÖapp learning environment, as well as the supports available to ensure their academic success. Students will also be able to identify on-campus services that support their health and wellness, and explore ways to get actively involved in the ¾ÅÖÝÓéÀÖapp community through co-curricular learning opportunities.
- Hours: 1
- Credits: 0
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: ​No cost.
Introduction to Print Reading
DRWG1377
Description:
In this course, students are introduced to the basic principles of drafting and blueprint reading, including how to read basic construction drawings.
- Hours: 28
- Credits: 2
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
HVAC Mechanical Systems Theory
MECH1800
Description:
In this course, students will be introduced to the field of heating, ventilation and air conditioning by studying the background of the trade as well as common hand and power tools used by an HVAC tradesperson. Residential, industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) sectors will be discussed along with approaches needed to complete small scale HVAC projects.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
HVAC Mechanical Systems Practice
MECH1815
Description:
Through hands-on practice in a shop environment, students will apply the concepts studied in HVAC Mechanical System Theory by completing small scale HVAC projects. Students will be instructed on the proper use of common HVAC tools encountered on a construction site.
- Hours: 77
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Welding Theory
WELD1055
Description:
This course will introduce the student to the fundamental concepts of the oxy-fuel and electric arc-based welding and cutting processes. Topics covered include safety, principles of welding and cutting, and equipment set up and usage.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Welding Practice
WELD1067
Description:
This course will introduce the student to the oxy-fuel and electric arc based welding and cutting processes. Students will learn about the required equipment and demonstrate proper and safe set up procedures. Welding and cutting skill development will be practiced on mild steel using the above processes.
- Hours: 77
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Level 2
Course details
Computer Applications
COMP1151
Description:
Students will learn how to use various Windows software, including Word and Excel, to create documents used in the construction industry.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Masonry Theory
MASO1120
Description:
In this course, students will be introduced to the field of masonry by studying the background of the trade as well as common hand and power tools used by a brick and stone mason. Residential, industrial, commercial and institutional (ICI) sectors will be discussed along with approaches needed to complete small scale masonry projects.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: ​No cost.
Masonry Practice
MASO1485
Description:
In this course students will apply the concepts studied in Masonry Theory and through hands-on practice in a shop environment, complete small scale masonry projects. Additionally, students will be instructed on the proper use of common masonry tools encountered on a construction site.
- Hours: 77
- Credits: 4
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: $17.20
Math for Construction
MATH1755
Description:
Students will learn how to apply basic mathematics to solve trade-related problems.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: Not available at this time.
Plumbing Theory
PLMB1060
Description:
In this course students will be introduced to the plumbing field by studying the background of the trade as well as common hand and power tools used by a plumber. The residential sector will be the focus of this module along with approaches needed to complete small scaled plumbing projects.
- Hours: 42
- Credits: 3
- Pre-Requisites:
- CoRequisites:
- Estimated required text and/or learning resource costs: ​No cost.
Plumbing Practice
PLMB1077
Description:
Through hands-on practice in a shop environment, students will apply the concepts studied in Plumbing Theory by completing small scale plumbing projects. Students will be instructed on the proper use of common tools encountered on a construction site specifically related to the plumbing trade.
- Hours: 77
- Credits: 4
- 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 ¾ÅÖÝÓéÀÖapp Campus Store.
Program outcomes
- Identify and use strategies to enhance professional growth and ongoing learning in the construction field.
- Identify and adhere to established health and safety practices.
- Perform all construction tasks in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, codes and ethical practices in the construction field.
- Work in accordance with established sustainability practices*.
- Collaborate with a range of tradespersons and project stakeholders* to maintain effective working relationships.
- Communicate technical information to a variety of clients, supervisors and tradespersons to participate in the successful completion of construction projects*.
- Identify and use industry-specific technologies to support construction projects*.
- Solve on-site trade-related construction problems using mathematical equations and geometric concepts.
- Select, maintain and safely operate hand and power tools and equipment used in the building construction trades.
- Assist in the preparation of project estimates.
- Assist skilled tradespersons and perform labouring tasks at construction sites.