Program Information

Orientation to Trades and Technology (OTT) is a 16-week program developed in conjunction with Women in Resource Development Corporation (WRDC) to give women or individuals who are gender-diverse the opportunity to explore trade and technology sectors.  The program offers a safe and supportive environment for individuals to explore training programs while concurrently developing essential skills to advance their professional careers. The program aims to raise awareness of careers in the exciting, challenging, and high-paying trades and technology industries.
 

1. It is recommended candidates have High School completion or equivalent OR
2. Candidates who have not completed High School or equivalent can be accepted upon the recommendation of WRDC's Career and Employment Specialist

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
NC3264	OTT Occupational Fitness	15
NC1439	Standard First Aid	16
NC3266	Psychological First Aid - Self Care	2
NC3354	Diversity, Inclusion and You	3
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) (six (6) if NC3280 Information Technology Bootcamp is selected) 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
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
NC3324	OTT Wind Turbine Technician	25
NC3325	OTT Solar PV Installer	25
NC3280	Information Technology Bootcamp	50