Explore the fundamentals of construction by participating in a building project designed to support the local community. Learn how to identify and select materials, use hand and power tools, and practice assembly and installation techniques to build the project to specifications. The course provides an opportunity to explore and develop basic construction skills related to the construction project.
City School is proud to partner with the Anglican Diocese of Niagara for this upcoming Community Build project offered at their Church of Nativity site (1831 King St E, Hamilton). Questions about the build should be directed to cityschool [at] mohawkcollege.ca (cityschool[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca). Please do not contact the Anglican Diocese of Niagara or the Church of Nativity directly.
Participants must have the ability to:
- stand and walk on uneven ground
- lift up to 40lbs
- work outdoors in potentially inclement weather
Course Details
Pathways
Intro to Construction - Community Build Project is a non-postsecondary course. Participants who complete this course can earn hours towards the 120 hours of non-postsecondary courses required for the College Fundamentals Certificate.
Recommendations
Participants must have the ability to:
- stand and walk on uneven ground
- lift up to 40lbs
- work outdoors in potentially inclement weather
Eligibility
Those who meet the following criteria are eligible to take City School courses:
- 18 years of age or older
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons / refugee claimants with notice of decision
- For online courses, those living within Ontario; for in-person courses, those living within the community in which the course(s) is being offered.
- If English is not your first language, Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 5 or higher is recommended
Note: High school completion is not a requirement.
We welcome applications from all those interested in City School, but please note that priority will be given to those who meet one or more of the following criteria:
have no or limited postsecondary education (i.e., Not having previously completed an apprenticeship, and/or a certificate, diploma, and/or a degree at a college or university)
- currently unemployed or underemployed (e.g., in receipt of Employment Insurance)
- in receipt of social assistance (e.g., Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program)
- living in a low-income household
Should class registration not be full by the application deadline, applicants who do not meet priority criteria will be considered on a chronological basis.
Who is not eligible?
- Anyone who will be taking a post-secondary course or program, at Mohawk College or any other educational institution, will not be eligible to register for City School courses at the same time.
- Anyone who is only granted permission to be in the country on a temporary basis (e.g. visitor’s visa).
We do our best to make case-by-case considerations.
Students can earn up to two (2) free postsecondary credits plus College 101 through City School.
Questions?
Phone: 905-575-2489
Email: cityschool [at] mohawkcollege.ca (cityschool[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca)