This course is delivered in a classroom-based format.

This practical and innovative course will help you

• understand construction workplaces in Ontario, including residential and commercial project sites, and private homes.
• interact effectively with co-workers, supervisors and customers.
• network and connect with local employers, industry associations and employment resources.
• learn how to use your workplace communication training in construction trades sites such as:
  • residential developments.
  • commercial developments.
  • public works projects.
  • private homes.

Small-group exercises based on everyday communication tasks in construction workplaces will help you

• practise common on-the-job communication to improve your workplace language skills.
• develop strong interviewing, networking and career-building communication skills

Workplace Communication Skills for Construction Trades is for you if

• you have training or experience in one of the following:
  • bricklaying.
  • carpentry.
  • electrical.
  • plumbing.
  • steam fitting.
• you have a valid language proficiency of at least level 4 in Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB), or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) for courses taught in French.
• you are a permanent resident, convention refugee/protected person, or a Ukrainian temporary resident or their dependent in Canada (until March 31, 2024) who lives in Ontario.

Workplace Communication Skills for Construction Trades is offered at the following colleges in 2023-2024:
ǂ Course delivered in French.