Construction and Trades Taught by industry professionals using the latest tools and standards, these courses will provide you with the skills needed to succeed in many different areas. Better still, many of our courses and certificates are accredited and can be counted toward specialized designations awarded by industry associations. Many courses are online, allowing the busy contractor or tradesperson to develop new approaches to running their contracting or trades business. Programs Building Environmental Systems - Facility Management (Certificate) Code: BESF This program is for entry-level managers or current managers of building systems and building operations staff. It covers the essential elements of building operations administration, staffing, communications with an introduction to the legal and financial requirements for this industry. Learn more about Building Environmental Systems - Facility Management (Certificate)... Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Testing and Welding Instruction Code: WELO Durham College, in partnership with the Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB), is approved for the administration of the CWB Welding Qualifications to the CSA standards 47-1. Learn more about Canadian Welding Bureau (CWB) Testing and Welding Instruction... Construction Estimator (Certificate) Code: COES Construction Estimating is designed to improve the knowledge and skill level of people working or wanting to work as estimators in the construction industry. Construction estimators analyze the costs of and prepare estimates on construction projects. They may specialize in estimating costs for civil... engineering, architectural, structural, electrical and mechanical construction projects or they may specialize in estimating costs for one construction trade in particular. Learn more about Construction Estimator (Certificate)... Construction Jobsite Readiness (Recognition of Achievement) Code: COJR This new program was developed in consultation with industry experts and is geared to anyone who has an interest in working in the construction and trades industry. It consists of three micro credentials; graduates will hold a Jobsite Readiness Recognition of Achievement. Students will be prepared ...for entry-level jobs in the construction industry where demand is high and earning potential is good and will have all required safety certifications. Learn more about Construction Jobsite Readiness (Recognition of Achievement)... Construction Management (Certificate) Code: CNMT This certificate program provides practical training in the commercial construction management field. The program emphasizes two key areas of construction management: the interpretation and understanding of commercial project documents (working drawings, specifications, soils reports, contracts, etc....), and the preparation of estimates and construction schedules. Learn more about Construction Management (Certificate)... Establishing a Contracting Small Business in Ontario (Stacked Micro-credential) Code: ECBO The Establishing a Contracting Small Business in Ontario stacked micro-credential program allows individuals already experienced in trades or construction to develop the skills and knowledge required to set up and operate their own enterprise. Students will develop a viable business plan that will m...eet industry-specific regulatory requirements and establish the foundation needed to begin their business operations. With a specific focus on doing business in Ontario, participants will build the skills and knowledge needed to comply with relevant health and safety regulations, follow requirements of the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB), adhere to industry and labour laws, and fulfill obligations relating to mandatory employee training. Learn more about Establishing a Contracting Small Business in Ontario (Stacked Micro-credential)... Home Improvement (Recognition of Achievement) Code: HISP The Home Improvement program is designed for those interested in gaining a broad knowledge of essential home improvement skills for personal interest. This program provides students the opportunity to gain skills in carpentry, basic electrical, plumbing, and the option of the installation of tile f...loors and walls or crown moulding. Students who complete all of the courses will be awarded a Recognition of Achievement. Learn more about Home Improvement (Recognition of Achievement)... Home Inspectors, Ontario Association of (OAHI) Code: HOME In partnership with Seneca College and Carson Dunlop and Associates, and in co-operation with the Ontario Association of Home Inspectors (OAHI), Durham College offers a 10-course Home Inspection program that incorporates the Standards of Practice of the American Society of Home Inspectors/Canadian A...ssociation of Home and Property Inspectors (ASHI/CAHPI). Standards of Practice define a minimum and uniform standard for private, fee-paid home inspectors. The Carson Dunlop and Associates program has been adopted by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), and is also recognized and recommended by the Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors (CAHPI) in all provinces. The Carson Dunlop program complies with ASHI Curriculum and Standards of Practice. The program also meets the Professional Home/Property Inspector Occupational Standards developed by the Canadian Home Inspectors and Building Officials Steering Committee for National Standards (CHIBO). Learn more about Home Inspectors, Ontario Association of (OAHI)... Interior Residential Construction Techniques (Micro-credential) Code: IRCT In this micro-credential students will safely apply their knowledge of hand tools and power tools through common interior residential construction techniques. These techniques include installing drywall, sanding and painting, laying flooring and tiles, building stairs and railings (and construction... railings) and installing trim and doors. Learn more about Interior Residential Construction Techniques (Micro-credential)... Courses Applied Hydraulics for Water and Wastewater OperationsCode: WATR 1184Online Learn more about Applied Hydraulics for Water and Wastewater Operations...Applied Math for Water and Wastewater OperationsCode: WATR 1185Online Learn more about Applied Math for Water and Wastewater Operations...BES: Human Relations for Facility ManagersCode: BES 7280Monthly Intake Online Learn more about BES: Human Relations for Facility Managers...BES: Property Building AdministrationCode: BES 7282Monthly Intake Online Learn more about BES: Property Building Administration...BES: Site Maintenance and Building SafetyCode: BES 7283Monthly Intake Online Learn more about BES: Site Maintenance and Building Safety...BES: Strategic Financial Planning FacilitiesCode: BES 7284Monthly Intake Online Learn more about BES: Strategic Financial Planning Facilities...BES; Energy Efficiency - Large BuildingsCode: BES 7180Monthly Intake Online Learn more about BES; Energy Efficiency - Large Buildings...Building Systems: Practical OverviewCode: BES 6080Monthly Intake Online Learn more about Building Systems: Practical Overview...Business Plan for TradespeopleCode: TRAD 1181Online Learn more about Business Plan for Tradespeople...Commercial Construction EstimatingCode: CNST 2085Online Learn more about Commercial Construction Estimating...Construction Contracts and DocumentsCode: CNST 1080Online Learn more about Construction Contracts and Documents...Drinking Water Operator-in-Training Certification PreparationCode: WATR 1183Online Learn more about Drinking Water Operator-in-Training Certification Preparation...Emerging Trends and InnovationCode: TRAD 1182Online Learn more about Emerging Trends and Innovation...Financial Processes in the TradesCode: TRAD 1184Online Learn more about Financial Processes in the Trades...FMP1: Operations and MaintenanceCode: OPER 1680Distance Education Learn more about FMP1: Operations and Maintenance...FMP3: Finance and BusinessCode: FIN 1680Distance Education Learn more about FMP3: Finance and Business...FMP4: Leadership and StrategyCode: LEAD 1680Distance Education Learn more about FMP4: Leadership and Strategy...Green Construction PracticesCode: CNST 1180Online Learn more about Green Construction Practices...Intermediate MasterCAMCode: CAD 1181Online Learn more about Intermediate MasterCAM...Introduction to MasterCAMCode: CAD 1187Online Learn more about Introduction to MasterCAM...Marketing a Trades BusinessCode: TRAD 1185Online Learn more about Marketing a Trades Business...Operating a Contracting Small Business (Micro-credential)Code: CNST 1187Online Learn more about Operating a Contracting Small Business (Micro-credential)...Operating a Trades BusinessCode: TRAD 1180Online Learn more about Operating a Trades Business...Project Construction ManagementCode: CNST 1089Online Learn more about Project Construction Management...Technical CommunicationsCode: COMM 2186Online Learn more about Technical Communications...Wastewater Collection Certification Level I & IICode: WATR 4180Online Learn more about Wastewater Collection Certification Level I & II...Wastewater Operator-in-Training Certification PreparationCode: WAST 1181Online Learn more about Wastewater Operator-in-Training Certification Preparation...Wastewater Treatment Certification-Level I and IICode: WAST 1180Online Learn more about Wastewater Treatment Certification-Level I and II...Wastewater Treatment Certification Level III & IVCode: WATR 3181Online Learn more about Wastewater Treatment Certification Level III & IV...Water Distribution Certification Level I & IICode: WATR 2184Online Learn more about Water Distribution Certification Level I & II...Water Treatment Certification-Level I and IICode: WATR 1181Online Learn more about Water Treatment Certification-Level I and II...Water Treatment Certification-Level III and IVCode: WATR 2181Online Learn more about Water Treatment Certification-Level III and IV...