Project Description
Narrative Summary
Work Ready Indigenous Trades Experience [W.R.I.T.E.] is a 3-month multi-disciplinary trades program, providing participants with a blended learning environment of theory, safety certifications, and hands-on training.
The program consists of multiple Union and Non-Union trades organizations providing meaningful training that will allow participants to make an informed decision about a career path in the trades. Students will complete the majority of the training at OSTTC’s Multi-Trades building in Ohsweken, as well as travelling to various employer sites for workplace training. The various trades involved in the program include: Welding, Electrical, Heavy Equipment Operator, Boilermaker, Insulators, Steamfitters & Plumbers, Construction, Millwright, Automotive, and Safety Training.
Admission Requirements
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Be at least 18 years of age
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Grade 12 Diploma or GED
- Provide high school transcript
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Complete Academic Assessment
- Must be comfortable lifting heavy weight, manual labour, and working in all weather conditions
- Driver’s License and reliable transportation
- Exemplary marks in Grade 12 Math & Physics [Upgrading may be required]
*note some requirements listed above may be required for employment opportunities following the program only.
Course Outline
Major Topics include:
Welding | Gas Metal Arc Welding |
Stick Metal Arc Welding | |
Flux Core Arc Welding | |
Boilermakers | Confined Space |
Rigging | |
Insulators | Insulation (Pipe) |
Refractory/Fibre | |
Heavy Equipment Operators | Forklift |
Telehandler | |
Skid Steer/Mini Excavator | |
Basic Residential Construction | Blueprint Reading |
Measurement Math | |
Construction Tools | |
Surveying/Building Layout | |
Construction Safety | |
Workplace Health & Safety Training | |
Plumbers/Steamfitters | Pipe Threading |
Soldering | |
Pex |
Hours and Duration
Hours and duration: Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Some days may have longer hours depending on travel time and worksite requirements.
[In class instruction]