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    		Campuses Pre-Technology Certificate
    Credential Earned: Certificate
    Duration: 2 Semesters
    Delivery: Full-Time
    Program Availability Status:  
    Program Codes: *NORT – T102W (PC) (January intake)
    **NORT – T106W (JB) (January intake - offered based on community need)

    This two-semester certificate program will help students to:

    • prepare for a college trade or technology program
    • increase their skills and confidence in math, science, computers, and technical studies
    • explore career options in trades and technology

    This program is designed to assist students who either lack the standard college prerequisites or who need to improve mathematical, technical, science or computer skills before entering a technical or trades program. This program includes a range of courses designed to help students explore career options in trades and technology, and to provide students with the skills necessary to enter a one year trades program or a two-year or three-year technician/technology program.

    For program information:
    Email: pretechpc@northern.on.ca

    Employment Opportunities

    Students may find employment in occupations requiring general education or with firms which provide their own training, but the majority are likely to continue their studies.

    Admission Requirements

    • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
    • *Mature Students
      CAAT-C ENG (Grade 10 equivalency)
      CAAT Math (Grade 10 equivalency)

    Or equivalent.

    *Or mature student status (an applicant who does not have a high school diploma or equivalent, and will have reached the age of 19 years on or before the start of the program). Mature students must undergo academic testing prior to admission into a program. Call the Admissions Office at 705-235-7222 for more details.

    Note: Academic prerequisites for this program may be obtained free of charge through Academic Upgrading. Refer to the Postsecondary Preparation section in this calendar for more details.

    Program of Studies

    Course Descriptions

    Semester 1
    CM1803 Pre-Technology Communications I
    GN1033 Health and Safety
    GN1043 College Orientation
    IN1093 Computer Applications for Business and Technology
    IN1224 CAD I
    MA1803 Pre-Technology Mathematics I
    SC1803 Science for Trades and Technology

    Semester 2
    CM2803 Pre-Technology Communications II
    MA2803 Pre-Technology Mathematics II
    SC2803 Science for Trades and Technology
    SK2803 Skills for Trades and Technology
    SU2803 Science for Trades and Technology


     
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