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Orientation to Trades and Technology (OTT)

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CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

  • School of Natural Resources & Industrial Trades
  • Duration: 16 Weeks
  • Start Date: August 2023

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    On Campus: All courses in this program will be delivered onsite at a CNA campus or at an approved location. Some courses may have online elements.
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    Blended: Some courses, or parts of courses, in this program will be delivered onsite at a CNA campus or at an approved location, while other courses, or parts of courses, will be delivered online or virtually to students at another location.
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    Online - Asynchronous: Delivered fully online with no scheduled classes, and allows students to learn on their own schedule, in a flexible environment, within a certain time frame.
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    Online Synchronous: Delivered fully online with live, scheduled videoconference classes. The instructor and the students in the course engage with the course content and each other at the same time, from different locations.
    Prince Philip Drive Campus - On Campus delivery - August 28, 2023 - December 15, 2023
    Deadline to apply is May 15, 2023.  For more information, please contact Brian Hicks @ brian.hicks@cna.nl.ca or 709-758-7640

    Bay St. George Campus - On Campus delivery - August 28, 2023 - December 15, 2023
    Deadline to apply is May 15, 2023.  For more information, please contact Martina Swyers @ martina.swyers@cna.nl.ca or 709-643-7739

    Happy Valley-Goose Bay Campus - On Campus delivery - August 28, 2023 - December 15, 2023
    Deadline to apply is May 15, 2023.  For more information, please contact Maxine Broomfield @ maxine.broomfield@cna.nl.ca or 709-896- 6304


     

    Description


    Orientation to Trades and Technology (OTT) is a 16-week program developed in conjunction with Women in Resource Development Corporation (WRDC) to give women a practical experience of natural resource-based industries.  The program aims to raise the awareness that challenging, high-paying jobs in the natural resources industries are available and attainable for women. 

    The program is designed to create a safe and supportive environment for women to explore trades and technology training programs while concurrently developing essential skills to advance their professional careers. 

    OBJECTIVES
    The goals of the program are:
    1. To provide the life skills and assertiveness training necessary to enable women to compete successfully in training and employment
    2. To assist women to develop an awareness of the full range of possible occupations in the trades and technology fields
    3. To provide labour market information, career planning and job search skills to assist participants in making informed career choices
    4. To assist women to develop strategies for dealing with the multiple roles of working women
    5. To provide basic academic upgrading in math, science and communication skills, to enable participants   to pursue further training and employment options
    6. To provide hands on skills development with tools and equipment in a training shop setting for a wide range of trades and technologies
    7. To provide hands-on work experience in industry to encourage a realistic consideration of potential work environments
    ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
    Eligible participants must possess the following:
    1. High School Certificate, or equivalent.  Individuals over 19, not meeting this criterion, may be considered under the Mature Student Requirements.
    2. English as a second language speakers must provide proof of English language skills (e.g., TOEFL paper based 550, TOEFL Internet based 79, TOEFL computer based 213 or equivalent or equivalency).

    Courses



    COURSES
    CODE TITLE Hrs
    NC3223 Career Assessment 75
    NC3231 Orientation to OTT 10
    NC3232 OTT Shop Fundamentals 10
    NC3229 Workplace Communication Etiquette 25
    NC3224 Computer Essentials 25
    NC3233 Essential Math Foundations 30
    NC3257 OTT Overview of the Natural Resource Sector 25
    NC3234 OTT Occupational Fitness 10
    NC1629 First Aid/CPR 16
    NC3103 Psychological First Aid 12
    NC3153 Traffic Control Person I 8
    NC1370 Power Line Hazards 4
    NC2890 WHMIS 4
    NC2060 Creating a Respectful Workplace 3
    NC3258 Preparing for OJT 9
    NC3259 On-the-Job Training 30
    NC3260 Reflecting on OJT 10
         
    Participants will participate in seven (7) of the following blocks as determined by campus availability
    NC3236 OTT Automotive Service Technician 25
    NC3237 OTT Heavy Duty Equipment Technician 25
    NC3238 OTT Industrial Electrician 25
    NC3239 OTT Welder 25
    NC3240 OTT Carpenter 25
    NC3241 OTT Machinist 25
    NC3242 OTT Auto Body and Collision Technician 25
    NC3243 OTT Industrial Millwright 25
    NC3244 OTT Non-Destructive Testing Technician 25
    NC3245 OTT Mobile Crane Operator 25
    NC3246 OTT Residential Electrician 25
    NC3247 OTT Agriculture Technician 25
    NC3248 OTT Prospecting Fundamentals 25
    NC3249 OTT Cabinetmaker 25
    NC3250 OTT Aircraft Maintenance Technician 25
    NC3251 OTT Principles of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 25
    NC3252 OTT Mechanical Engineering Technology 25
    NC3253 OTT Mining Technician 25
    NC3254 OTT Powerline Technician 25
    NC3255 OTT Fundamentals of Civil ET 25
    NC3256 OTT Heavy Equipment Operator 25
    NC3225 Intro to Computers and Networking 25


     

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