Workplace Communication Skills for Construction Trades

This course is delivered in a classroom-based format. It is 180 hours usually delivered over 10–15 weeks.

This practical 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

Minimum eligibility requirements considered by colleges include:

• 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 5 in Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB), or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) for courses taught in French.  Some colleges may ask for a higher CLB level.
• you are a permanent resident, convention refugee/protected person, Ukrainian temporary resident or their dependant in Canada (until March 31, 2025), or temporary resident affected by the crisis in Gaza (showing “MOME2023” in status documentation until March 31, 2027).
• you live in Ontario.

Some colleges may request additional information.

See all Construction Trades courses and modules.

ǂ Course delivered in French.