Pre-Trades & Technology
Program Fact Sheet
Category
Information
Program Name
Pre-Trades & Technology
Program Code
4005
Program Length
2 Semesters
Academic Start Date
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Academic End Date
Friday, April 27, 2018
Statutory Holidays & Breaks
Thanksgiving: Oct-09-17 Christmas Break: Dec-15-17 to Jan-05-18 Family Day: Feb-19-18
Winter Study Break: Mar-12-18 to Mar-16-18 Good Friday: Mar-30-18
Tuition Fees
Ancillary Fees
Additional Fees
Health Care Fee
TOTAL Tuition
Semester 1 (Fall 2017)
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 1 (Fall 2017)
Payment Deadlines
Semester 1 (Deposit – 17F)
Semester 1 (Balance – 17F)
Semester 1 (Fall 2017)
Cost of Books
$1465.25
374.50
128.00
190.00
$2157.75
Jun-15-17
Aug-11-17
$525.00
(approx.)
Semester 2 (Winter 2018)
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 2
Semester 2 (Winter 2018)
Semester 2
(Full Payment – 18W)
Semester 2 (Winter 2018)
$1465.25
374.50
Nil
Nil
$1839.75
Dec-08-17
$250.00
(approx.)
Program Related Supplies
Required
Drafting Kit for DRF120, CSA Certified 6” Leather Safety Boots, CSA Certified & Impact Resistant Safety
Glasses, Coveralls (non-flammable material, i.e. cotton), Welding Gloves, Shop Coat, Hair Nets (if hair is
shoulder length or longer), Work Gloves & Coveralls (for Plumbing), Measuring Tape (16’ or longer), Hard Hat
& Work Vest (for Construction), Scientific Calculator, and a Mouse Pad (optional)
Cost of Program Related Supplies
Semester 1 (Fall 2017)
Cost of Miscellaneous Supplies
Semester 1 (Fall 2017)
Parking Fees
Per Semester = $110.00 (+ tax)
Daily Coin Lot Parking = $5.00 upon entry
Not Available
KPI Employment Rate
$330.00
(approx.)
$55.00
(approx.)
Semester 2 (Winter 2018)
$140.00
(approx.)
Semester 2 (Winter 2018)
$55.00
(approx.)
Per Academic Year = $215.00 (+ tax)
Monthly Permit = $40.00 (+ tax)
Typical Employment
Graduates of this program may move on to college post-secondary trades or technology programs,
or the workplace. As a graduate, you will be better prepared for college trades and technology
programs in areas such as construction, mechanical, machine shop, electrical, computers,
automotive, heavy equipment, plumbing and steam-fitting.
Employment Titles
Post Secondary Trades or Technology Student, or an Apprentice
Type of Certification
Program Description
Ontario College Certificate
This program is offered as a preparatory or foundation year for trades, technician and technology
programs. It is designed for secondary school graduates or mature applicants who do not have
the prerequisite courses required for admission. It is also designed for applicants who meet the
admission requirements for a trades or technology program but would like to explore a variety of
vocations prior to choosing a focused area of study, and at the same time improve their foundation
skills in mathematics, physics, computers and English. As well, it provides an opportunity for career
exploration for female applicants who wish to explore careers in trades and technology.
Entrance Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma OR Mature Student Status (an applicant lacking the formal
minimum admission requirements may be admitted through the mature student application
process. Mature Student applicants may be referred to College Counseling for academic testing
and a recommendation from the Counselor to the Registrar for consideration in their admission.
Mature applicants must still submit their high school transcripts and may also be asked for a
resume).
Other Information
For more information visit the Sault College website http://www.saultcollege.ca/Programs or
contact the Program Coordinator, Howard Gray at 705-759-2554, Ext. 2530 or at
[email protected]
May 2017