Trades

To meet your needs, OSTTC continually offers new training programs to meet the labour market demands and the needs of corporate and small business.

Please click on a course below to learn more about it.

TRADES
Automotive Service Training | Gas Technician |Welding Training
Pre-Apprenticeship Electrical | Pre Trades/Pre Technology


Pre-Apprenticeship Electrical

This program is offered in partnership with the Electrical College of Canada. Interested Individuals who demonstrate commitment and pursuing further studies and Training in Electrical and Apprenticeship programs are encouraged to apply.

Admission Requirement:
Require a formal interview with Administrative officer
OSSD or equivalent [GED] including:
Grade 12 English, general, advanced, C or U
Grade 10 Math, general, advanced, applied or academic
Mature applicants are considered individually

Course Outline and Information

Program of Studies Hours and Duration:
Twenty-four week program,Monday to Friday,9:00am to 4:00pm.

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Aboriginal Pre-Trades/Pre-Technology
One Year College Certificate Course
Not offered in 2011/2012 school year

This program is offered in partnership with Grand River Employment and Training and Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology. Interested Individuals who demonstrate commitment and pursuing further studies and Training in Technology and Apprenticeship programs are encouraged to apply.

Admission Requirement:
Require a formal interview with Administrative officer
OSSD or equivalent [GED] including:
Grade 12 English, general, advanced, C or U
Grade 10 Math, general, advanced, applied or academic
Mature applicants are considered individually

Course Outline and Information

Program of Studies Hours and Duration:
Twenty-nine week program, 2 semesters-Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.

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Automotive Service Training
Technology has significantly affected the automotive industry resulting in today's vehicles being significantly more advanced from those manufactured 5 years ago. The introduction of low fuel consumption & emissions, fuel injection and sophisticated computer systems has ceased the days of 'backyard repairs'.
OSTTC's unique blend of classroom and hand on training will produce well trained individuals ready to join the automotive service trade with accountability, pride and discipline.



Admission Requirement:

Formal interview with Administrative Officer
Grade 12 or equivalent
G1 driver's classification to enter program
G2 driver's license classification prior to completion of training

Course Outline and Information:

Topics for both manual and automatic systems include:

  • Introduction to safety - personal and workspace
  • Tools and Equipment
  • Brakes and anti-lock brake traction control system
  • suspension, differentials
  • Electrical system and computerized controls
  • Engine installation, disassembly and troubleshooting
  • Ignition system, fuel system, emission system - air care
  • General maintenance, transmissions, and tires
  • Drive lines and power trains
  • Exhaust, cooling, and steering
Additional Courses Covered:
  • WHMIS
  • Service manual labour guide via computer, estimating and invoicing
  • Portfolio Development

Hours and Duration:
Twenty Five week program, Monday to Friday 9am to 5 pm.

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Gas Technician
Intense training prepares participants for a career in the natural gas and/or propane industry. Candidates work towards a fuel-related G.3 Ontario certificate of qualification from the Technical Standards and safety Authority [TSSA]. Along with informative and user-friendly CSA training material, students have the opportunity to engage in hands-on, practical activities in the well equipped shop.



Admission Requirement: Must be 18 years of age or older.

Course Outline and Information

There are nine modules of instruction in the G3 program including:
  • Safety [on-job, acts and regulations, hazardous materials]
  • Fasteners, tools and testing instruments
  • Properties characteristics and safe handling of fuel gases
  • Utilization codes, acts and regulations
  • Introductions to electricity
  • Technical manuals, specifications, drawings and graphs
  • Customer relations
  • Introduction to piping and tubing systems
  • Introduction to gas appliances


Our TSSA approved laboratory provides students with hands-on practical applications as well as visual aids to enhance the learning environment.

Hours and Duration:
Days: Eight week program, Monday to Friday 9am to 4:30pm [280 hours] Nights: 25 sessions [4 hours each] - Twice weekly, occasional Saturdays [140 hours plus exam time]

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Welding Training
OSTTC has a unique approach to Welder Training based on the needs of the student entering the welding field. In order for the student to get a firm grasp on entry level welding, our training programs are designed to teach proper welding skills and instill good work ethics. This course involves various types of welding, to ensure the knowledge and proper skills needed to obtain the All Position welding tickets. Training is achieved through theory and hands on experience.

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Admission Requirement:

Require formal interview with Administrative officer
Preference for grade 12 or equivalent, must be 18 years of age or older
Willing to travel for employment and must have reliable transportation.

Course Outline and Information:

Theory and practical work include preparation for:
  • Shielded Metal Arc Welding(SMAW)
  • Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)
  • Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG)
  • Oxy-Acetylene Cutting and Plasma Cutting
Additional Classes include:
  • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System [WHMIS]
  • Introduction to Health and Safety Training
  • A basic introduction to welding theory and practices
  • Introduction to blueprint reading and welding symbols


Full time participants in the program are provided with: welding helmet, gloves, chipping hammer, wire brush and a welding jacket.

Hours and Duration:
eight week program, Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm.
Note: part time and evening courses may be considered if enrolment is substantial.

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