Explore construction fundamentals by participating in a mini bootcamp designed to support the local community. Learn how to identify, select and prepare materials, use hand and power tools, and practice finishing and installation techniques. The course provides an opportunity to explore and develop basic construction skills related to the construction project.
This project will teach learners how to install siding as we the team works to update the sheds at St Michael’s Anglican Church. Students will prep and install materials over the three classes to learn about finishing. This course is equally well suited to someone with general construction experience or someone new to the field to learn more about this aspect of home construction and renovation.
City School is proud to partner with St. Michael’s Anglican Church for this upcoming Community Build project at their location. Questions about the build should be directed to cityschool [at] mohawkcollege.ca (cityschool[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca). Please do not contact St. Michael’s directly.
Participants must have the ability to:
• stand and walk on uneven ground
• lift up to 20lbs
• work outdoors in potentially inclement weather
Course Details
Pathways
Intro to Construction - Community Build Bootcamp 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 20lbs
• work outdoors in potentially inclement weather
Eligibility
Those who meet the following criteria are eligible to take City School courses:
- 19 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)