Overview

Using leading-edge training simulations, you will learn the tools of the trade, rigging and hoisting methods and essential safety measures that will help you play a key role on any construction site. Graduates will meet the Ministry of Labour’s Working at Heights training requirement.

The only program of its kind in Ontario, Crane Operation, Rigging and Construction Techniques programme offered by the Durham College offers small practical classes designed to prepare job-ready graduates while emphasizing job safety. The curriculum is divided into five specific areas, with two semesters spent on each area: introduction to cranes; rigging; job safety; maintenance; and tools.

Careers

What you could be:

Crane operator apprentice

Rigger

0-8 ton operator

Class 7 forklift operator

Construction worker

Where you could work:

Contracting firms

Construction companies

Crane rental companies

Foundation/drilling companies

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Cranes

Job Safety

Maintenance

Rigging Theory

Tools

Communication Essentials

Mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

53

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Duolingo English Test

120

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Industrial & Systems Engineering Civil Engineering & Construction General Engineering & Technology View 101 other Bachelors in Civil Engineering & Construction in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

53

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

Duolingo English Test

120

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status

Grade 12 English (C or U)

Grade 12 mathematics (C, M or U)

Recommended

Technical mathematics

Tuition Fee

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International

14884 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14884 CAD per year during 12 months.
National

2722 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2722 CAD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Oshawa

1100 - 1700 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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