Halton Dual Credits - HCDSB

These Dual Credit courses are open to students of the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) who are close to high school graduation.

Courses that are offered at specific high schools are only open to students who attend those high schools.

All registrations MUST be completed through your high school's Student Services or Guidance department. Contact your Student Services or Guidance department to see which option is best for you.

Below is a sample of the Dual Credits we have run in recent years.  Please contact your high school's Student Services of Guidance department to see if these courses are still available.

 

Please Note: Several program options and details are pending approval from the School College Work Initiative, Mohawk College, and local school boards.  Program information is subject to change without notice.

 

Fall Semester (September to January)

Technology Bridge - Construction

Location: Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Dates: September to January
Status: Registration open May to September - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
Open ONLY to Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School students

College Credit 1: Introduction to Construction (BLDG10016)

Course Description: Get comfortable working with tools on plumbing, carpentry, and electrical projects. This course is great for people looking to build confidence working on home improvement or to discover a career in the skilled trades.

College Pathways: Various; this course is designed to give students experience in a variety of trades, which will help each student decide the best college or apprenticeship pathway for him or her

Career Pathways*: Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical

Winter Semester (February to June)

School within a College (SWAC)

Location: Mohawk College - Marshall School of Skilled Trades & Apprenticeships (Stoney Creek Campus)
Number of Students: 18
Dates: February to June
Status: Registration open September to February - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!

Learn about our After SWAC program!

College Credit 1: Introduction to Construction (BLDG10016)

Course Description: Get comfortable working with tools on plumbing, carpentry, and electrical projects. This course is great for people looking to build confidence working on home improvement or to discover a career in the skilled trades.

College Pathways: Various; this course is designed to give students experience in a variety of trades, which will help each student decide the best college or apprenticeship pathway for him or her

Career Pathways*: Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical

College Credit 2: Trade Calculations (MECH10051)

Course Description: Complete unit conversions. Convert between systems of measurement. Convert between fractions and decimals. Solve algebraic equations. Apply trigonometry. Solve problems relations to force, motion and control. Solve technical problems through the application and interpretation of mathematical data.

College Pathways: Various Mechanical Techniques programs: Welding & Fabrication, Plumbing.

Career Pathways*: Electrician, Welder, CNC Operator/Programmer, Industrial Mechanic (Millwright), Plumber, Cabinetry

Automotive - Notre Dame CSS

Location: Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Number of Students: 21
Dates: February to June
Status: Registration open September to February - Contact your Student Services or Guidance department for specific dates!
Open ONLY to Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School students

College Credit 1: Work Practices 1 (MOTP10064)

Course Description: Identify fastener characteristics, interpret shop safety rules, perform measuring calculations and demonstrate the
operation of oxy-acetylene cutting according to accepted trade practices.

College Pathways: Motive Power Fundamentals, Motive Power Technician

Career Pathways*: Automotive Mechanical Installers and Servicers, Motor Vehicle Assemblers, Inspectors and Testers, Automotive Service Technicians