Courses

  • overhead view of a breadboard, logic board, some diodes and microchips

    Inventing with Programmable Microchips

    Have you noticed how many devices are programmable in our modern society? Have you ever wondered what acts as the brains of these devices? If you are curious about microchips and want to learn how to program them then this is the course for you. A microchip is a circuit board mounted device without the infrastructure to switch large loads or handle signals over 5Vdc. What that means is you get to design your own control architecture from scratch and…

  • two laptop computers connected to HVAC control panels

    Building Automation Systems – HVAC

    The objective of this course is to provide students with hands-on experience wiring building automation systems. This course will cover reading and interpreting shop drawings and applying that knowledge to wiring a simulated air handling system in the shop. In the shop, students will wire temperature, humidity and pressure sensors, as well as heating, chilled water control valves and dampers. The class will wire variable frequency drives that will be controlled via BACnet communication protocol. When the projects are wired,…

  • a close-up of a work boot stepping on a conduit bending tool

    Conduit Fabrication Level I

    Prerequisite – Minimum first term Apprentice. This introductory course was designed to provide members with an overview of EMT conduit bending procedures. It is intended for members who have minimal or no conduit bending skills. The focus of this course is to provide members with a hands-on opportunity to practice conduit bending using hand benders.

  • close-up view of a domestic ceiling-mounted smoke detector

    Fire Alarm – Level I

    Members successfully completing the Fire Alarm & Protection Systems four-level program will receive a certification card. This card is recognized by the Fire Marshall’s office for performing annual tests, inspections, repairs and alterations to existing Fire Alarm Systems as outlined in the Ontario Fire Code Reg. 213/07. Installation of Fire Alarm Control Panels and Input & Output Devices Prerequisite – Third term apprentice with successful completion of intermediate trade school. This course is designed to develop your fire alarm knowledge and…