About the course
The Pre-Trades and Technology program allows you to sample different skills and backgrounds while giving you a solid foundational year in trades and technology ? in just one year. This program lets you explore different career options and decide where the real you belongs. Get exposed to interesting and in-demand trades, including: Welding, Electrical, Automotive, Construction, Millwright, Machine shop, Plumbing The Pre-trades and Technology program is also used by students with an interest in skilled trades and technology but lacks the necessary pre-requisites to pursue a career path. Ontario will face a shortage of about 100,000 skilled trade workers in the manufacturing and building sectors over the next 15 years. You are in-demand and on the right track to starting a career that was meant for you. Following your experience in the Pre-Trades and Technology program, you may choose to take one of Sault Colleges certificate or diploma programs to deepen your knowledge and skills in a specific trade: Mechanical Engineering Technician, Mechanical Techniques - Millwright or Machine Shop, Motive Power Technician - Advanced Repair, Motive Power Fundamentals - Automotive Repair or Heavy Equipment & Truck Repair, Metal Fabrication Technician or Welding Techniques, Electrical Engineering Technician and/or Technology, Construction Carpentry Techniques, Civil Engineering Technician. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships
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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.
Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available
Intake |
Location |
Fall (September), 2024 |
Marie |
Fall (September), 2025 |
Marie |
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Entry requirements for Sault College
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or mature student status. Minimal TOEFL score of 550 for the paper-based test (PBT), 213 for the computer-based test (CBT), 79-80 for the Internet-based test (iBT) with test results within the two years of the start of the program. IELTS score of 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5, with test results within two years of the start of the program
English language requirements
6.0
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TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0
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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Sault College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.
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