College Certificate - Trades Sampler

Program Description

Trades Sampler is a one semester program that is of special interest to students who are considering pursuing a career in the skilled trades after graduation. Trades Sampler offers students the chance to explore four trades in enough depth to have a good understanding of what would be involved in pursuing a particular trade as a career option. Students interested in this course should complete their academic requirements in the fall semester in order to focus on trades exploration in the spring semester.

Many of the trades offered in Trades Sampler are also offered as a Year 1 Apprenticeship program at Riverside College. A student may easily transition from Trades Sampler to the trade of their choice and begin their apprenticeship starting the next semester. Early registration is encouraged to ensure a place.  Each student will gain 16 Ministry of Education credits towards graduation in the Trades Sampler Program.