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Trades Assistant Certificate
Students receive training in the TRU Trades building.
Download BrochureWhat you learn
- Safe work practices
- COVID-19 protocols
- Certificates in WHMIS and forklift operation
- Shop cleanup and maintenance
- Tool identification and use
- Selecting, checking quality, and purchasing supplies for projects
- Create large and small carpentry projects (playhouse, shelves, squirrel picnic tables)
- Warehousing skills
Where you can work
You are prepared for employment in warehousing, landscaping, construction, restoration companies and repair shops.
Trades Assistant Courses
ESTR 0272 Trades Assistant Theory 1 (6,0,0)
Credits: 4 credits
Delivery: Campus
In this course students will develop the theoretical knowledge needed to work successfully in entry-level positions at work sites that may include residential, institutional, and industrial settings such as construction sites, roadways, mining and pipelines.
Prerequisite: Admission into Educational Skills Training Certificate Program
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ESTR 0080 Workplace English and Written Communications (4,0,0)
Credits: 3 credits
Delivery: Campus
This course focuses on the reading and writing skills needed in a workplace environment. The content of the course is individualized to met the needs of the student and is also related to their area of occupational skills training (kitchen, retail or automotive). Materials that offer the student the opportunity to locate relevant information, understand and read the information and complete applicable writing tasks are provided.
Prerequisite: Completion of Education Skills Training general courses
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ESTR 0090 Workplace Mathematics (4,0,0)
Credits: 3 credits
Delivery: Campus
Students develop the math skills required in a workplace environment. The course content is individualized to meet the needs of students, and related to their area of occupational skills training (kitchen, retail or automotive worker). The topics include measurement, fractions, percent, and money.
Prerequisites: Students must complete the Career Exploration option or achieve a Level 4 Reading level on the Brigance Inventory of Basic Skills.
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ESTR 0380 Advanced Topics in Job Selection and Job Search (4,0,0)
Credits: 3 credits
Delivery: Campus
This course is intended for those students who have completed the core courses of the ESTR program and are continuing in one of the occupational skills training areas. Emphasis on topics that will enhance an individual's ability to keep a job and plan for long term career success will be emphasized. Students will learn what today's employers expect of their employees and how to behave to be able to meet these demands successfully.
Prerequisite: Admission into the ESTR program. Successful completion of four core courses: ESTR 0010, ESTR 0020, ESTR 0060 and ESTR 0070.
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ESTR 0370 Advanced Topics in Workplace Success (4,0,0)
Credits: 3 credits
Delivery: Campus
This course is intended for those students who have completed the core courses of the ESTR program and are continuing in one of the occupational skills training areas. Students will learn to research and evaluate a business in terms of it relating to the students personal interests, skills and chances of long-term success. Students will also review and enhance their job search skills including their resume, interview techniques, and following up after interviews and after a temporary lay off.
Prerequisite: Admission into the ESTR program. Successful completion of four core courses: ESTR 0010, ESTR 0020, ESTR 0060 and ESTR 0070.
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ESTR 0282 Trades Assistant Theory 2 (6,0,0)
Credits: 4 credits
Delivery: Campus
In this course students will develop knowledge and skills needed to work successfully in entry-level positions that may include warehousing, grounds maintenance, and automotive shops. Students will continue to develop essential workplace skills including workplace safety, communication, organization, teamwork and customer service. Also covered in the course is the continued development of skills in identifying, using and maintaining sector specific tools; shop and work site set-up, security checks, sanitation, clean-up, and recycling of materials; demolition, recycling and repurposing of materials at a work site; as well as assembly of special projects.
Prerequisite: Admission into Educational Skills Training Certificate Program
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ESTR 0372 Trades Assistant Experience 1(0,0,6)
Credits: 3 credits
Delivery: Campus
In this course students will apply knowledge acquired during theory coursework through experiential learning. Students will participate in entry-level positions at work sites that may include residential, institutional, and industrial settings such as construction sites, roadways, mining and pipelines. Students will practice essential workplace skills including workplace safety, communication, organization, teamwork and customer service. Also applied in the course are opportunities for students to practice identifying, using and maintaining sector specific tools; shop and work site set-up, security checks, sanitation, clean-up, and recycling of materials; demolition, recycling and repurposing of materials at a work site; as well as assembly of special projects.
Prerequisite: Admission into Educational Skills Training Certificate Program
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ESTR 0382 Trades Assistant Experience 2 (0,0,6)
Credits: 3 credits
Delivery: Campus
In this course students will apply knowledge and skills from theory coursework through experiential learning by participating in entry-level positions that may include warehousing, grounds maintenance, and automotive shops. Students will continue to practice essential workplace skills including workplace safety, communication, organization, teamwork and customer service. Also covered in the course is the continued development of skills in identifying, using and maintaining sector specific tools; shop and work site set-up, security checks, sanitation, clean-up, and recycling of materials; demolition, recycling and repurposing of materials at a work site; as well as assembly of special projects.
Prerequisite: Admission into Educational Skills Training Certificate Program
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ESTR 0110 Practical Experience 2 (0,0,20)
Credits: 5 credits
Delivery: Campus
Students complete the Educational Skills Training Program with a six-week practicum in a business related to their field of training (Kitchen, Retail or Automotive). Students will be required to work at least 20 hours per week and perform the functions of an entry-level employee. Students are expected to demonstrate the skills learned in the program. Students must successfully complete the practicum in order to graduate from the program.
Prerequisite: Admission into Educational Skills and Training Certificate Program, and ESTR 0320, or ESTR 0340 or ESTR 0350
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