Building Trades Helper

Program: Building Trades Helper
School: Trades, Apprenticeship & Industrial Training
Delivery Method: Classroom/Lab
Program Duration: 12 weeks
Delivery Location: Thebacha Campus, Fort Smith or Community Based Delivery

The Building Trades Helper program is a 12-week program that will prepare students for entry-level employment opportunities in the construction industry. Students will learn basic construction, renovation and maintenance tasks. These skills will enable students to assist trades people such as: carpenters, electricians, plumbers, drywallers, painters, and mechanical contractors.

Applicants wishing to enrol in this program must have: a desire to work in the Construction Industry, be physically fit and have good hand eye coordination.

Reference letters would be an asset.

Applicants need to:
-Submit academic transcripts or ABE upgrading.
-Submit a letter of interest explaining the desire to enter the program.

Applicants will be admitted to the program based upon program eligibility.

The program duration is 12 weeks. Students will be learning the theoretical components in synchronization with the practical components. The most modern equipment will be used in the learning process and will be fully representative of the construction environment. The different courses will be sequenced to enable students to perform the practical component with the greatest possible ease

Upon successful completion of the program, the student will have:

1. Determined his/her personal suitability for work and continued study in the trades sector.
2. Gained knowledge and skills that will enhance his/her ability to function effectively within a construction setting.
3. Developed valuable employment and study skills.

Participants must complete all core courses in order to complete the program.

Aurora College Record of Participation.