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Northern College

Pre-Apprenticeship Training

Certificate · 29 or 31 Weeks

Funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, this program provides eligible individuals with foundational exposure to the trades. Offered at the Timmins Campus in two streams: Millwright (29 weeks) and Welding (31 weeks). Includes math and literacy assessment, trade readiness and health and safety training, Level 1 theory and hands-on learning, and an 8-week work placement. Graduates earn health and safety certifications and Level 1 training accreditation upon registering as an apprentice.

CredentialCertificate
Length29 or 31 Weeks
CampusesTimmins
DeliveryIn-person
Start datesJuly 6, 2026
Tuition (domestic)0

Prerequisites

  • Minimum 16 years of age and eligible to work in Ontario
  • Participants under 18 must have an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent
  • Permanent resident or Canadian citizen
  • Academic assessment and proof of education
  • Able to commit to a full-time program

Source: https://www.northerncollege.ca/program/pre-apprenticeship-training/