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About Trades & Tech

Technical training, sometimes referred to as vocational training, is the method in which professionals who pursue skilled trade careers learn about the important skills they need to complete their job duties. This technical training can take place in a short education program, within an on-the-job training program or a mix of both

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Programme Details

Motion Control Management

This innovative management-focused program expands on your knowledge of AC and DC power for motion propulsion technologies to explore the design and implementation of electrical automation systems using robotics, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and fluid power systems. Through hands-on learning in our well equipped training facilities you will learn the skills and knowledge required to contribute to modernization of industry. As a graduate of this program you will be prepared to enter a variety of exciting industrial settings such as manufacturing, automotive, logistics, pharmaceuticals, packaging, food processing.

Petroleum / Chemical Production & Power Engineering

An operating engineer or process operator is responsible for controlling and monitoring the operation of industrial equipment and processes to ensure they run safely, efficiently, and effectively. Students will study the core courses taught in the Chemical Production & Power Engineering Technology program and the principles underlying the complex technologies in today’s processing industries. Experiential learning is emphasized through the program’s unique co-op model, which is designed to support the employment needs of industry year-round. Students also participate in ongoing projects designed to cultivate teamwork, communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills that can be used in future workplace scenarios when analyzing operating problems in a plant environment.

Applied Manufacturing Management

The Applied Manufacturing Management program will bolster your leadership skills aimed for a manufacturing sector. This Graduate Certificate will help you launch your leadership career within a Canadian manufacturing environment. In this program you will apply project lifecycle techniques and develop the ability to utilize and integrate complex manufacturing design software. Team management skills will be refined to aid in meeting Canadian industry goals. Through theoretical and practical courses, you will be exposed to real life situations that arise in the workplace. You will work individually and in groups using current software to simulate the management of manufacturing initiatives while incorporating quality assurance, and process and project management techniques. You will focus on meeting challenges in a production environment from both operational and strategic perspectives in this management-tailored program.

Quality Assurance Manufacturing and Management

Today’s manufacturing sector requires highly skilled individuals with in-depth knowledge of current quality assurance, problem solving, and management practices. If you have the desire to be part of a quality movement, and want hands-on experience with the tools to support your career goals, then this program will be of interest to you. This two-semester Quality Assurance Manufacturing and Management Graduate Certificate will provide you with the knowledge and techniques to improve the delivery and quality of goods and services.

Process Piping Design

The field of process piping design involves moving substances that are used in industrial settings, either in production or in other processes. The field encompasses many different areas, including Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD), electrical design, and plumbing.

The Study of Process Technology involves learning how the industrial process works. You will learn about process equipment such as pumps, compressors, reactors, and distillation columns. Technical knowledge and skills are gained in areas such as operating equipment, controlling instrumentation systems, monitoring process systems, and troubleshooting those systems. These courses prepare students for entry-level employment as process technicians in the processing industries.

Welding & Manufacturing Engineering

The manufacturing engineering – all about welding course will set you up with the appropriate skills and experience needed for the job and is ideal for both beginners and those currently working as a manufacturing engineer.

This comprehensive manufacturing engineering – all about welding course is the perfect way to kickstart your career in the field of welding. This manufacturing engineering – all about welding course will give you a competitive advantage in your career, making you stand out from all other applicants and employees.

Industrial Manufacturing Process

Understand cutting-edge technology like machine learning, IoT, and data analytics to understand the current transformation of the manufacturing sector. 4. Grasp concepts and delve into the research that is enabling a new generation of sensors. Participants will look at the fundamental sensing, computing, and communication software technologies.

Instrumentation Engineering

Instrumentation and control engineering (ICE) is a Branch of Engineering that studies the measurement and control of process variables and the design and implementation of System that incorporate them.Variable include Pressure, Temperature, Humidity, Flow, PH, Force and Speed.

ICE combines two branches of engineering. Instrumentation engineering is the science of the measurement and control of process variables within a production or manufacturing area. Meanwhile, control engineering, also called control systems engineering, is the engineering discipline that applies control theory to design systems with desired behaviors.

Engineering Business and Safety Management

The Engineering Business and Safety Management (EBSM) program is a two-year Graduate Certificate program developed for international students with a minimum of four-year bachelor’s degree in any stream of engineering (e.g., civil, mechanical, electrical, industrial, and others).

Worldwide Career Opportunities

Trade job can be a great option if you enjoy challenging, hands-on work. Jobs in this field usually require vocational schooling or training and often pay well for the specialized skill set they require. Whether you are in the process of applying to trade schools or researching trade jobs in your area, learning about the wide variety of high-paying trade careers available can help you choose a career that best suits your interests.

In this article, we explain what a trade job is, list 12 of the highest-paying trade jobs to consider and answer frequently asked questions about trade jobs

Approx Average Salary

Maintanance Technician Approx Average Salary $52,908 Per Year
Service Technician Approx Average Salary $55,739 Per Year
Field Service Technician Approx Average Salary $54,474 Per Year
Automotive Technician Approx Average Salary $59,927 Per Year
Software Engineer Approx Average Salary $1,18,991 Per Year
HVAC Technician Approx Average Salary $55,739 Per Year

Study Option Worldwide in Trades & Tech

  • US

  • Switzerland

  • Luxembourg

  • UK(United Kingdom)

  • UAE

  • Australia

  • Canada

  • New Zealand

Cost of Study

The cost of trade school varies. Average tuition fees range from about $3,863 and $15,549 per year, but there are wide variations depending on the type of institution you attend and the program you choose

Duration of the Course

Trade school program lengths vary, but they typically range from eight months to two years. Instead of graduating with a bachelor’s degree like students at a four-year college, trade school students earn a diploma or trade certificate upon completion of their program.