Ontario College Certificate in Trade Fundamentals

The Trade Fundamentals program provides a sampler of basic level trades courses and skills to provide you with foundational knowledge for future trades studies. Explore the various skilled trades programs offered at Fleming College and graduate with a better understanding of the types of careers available. You will also improve your core mathematical, communications, and science skills, which will help you to be successful in any trades program you choose. If you seek employment directly after graduation from the Trade Fundamentals program, you would be employed at an entry level and would require further training to pursue a career in your chosen sector.You can acquire more specialized skills and knowledge by completing another certificate or diploma, and increase your employment options. Since labour shortfalls in the skilled trades workforce are well-documented and recognized, pursuing a trades career offers strong options for employment. The Indigenous Perspectives Designation (IPD) is an option available to students in this program.

Students applying to Trade Fundamentals must meet the following requirements OSSD with majority of credits at the Workplace (E) level including Gr 12 (E)English OSSD with majority of courses at College (C ) or Open (O) unless otherwise stated. Grade 12 C courses will be accepted where Gr 11 C course requirements are listed. Where College level courses are listed, U and M courses will be accepted.