Trades Fundamentals Posted on July 13, 2011 at 3:50 pm. Get a taste of the trades and see what suits you best! In this program, you will gain exposure to and experience in a variety of areas designed to help you choose a skilled trade or apprenticeship program. To assist you with firmly establishing a career within the skilled trades you will be introduced to: Automotive Carpentry Electrical Industrial maintenance Machining Mobile crane Plumbing Welding Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) In addition, you will have an opportunity to rotate through different trades and gain hands-on, practical knowledge through theory and shop work in order to make a knowledgeable and well-informed decision on your future career goals.