Workplace Communication Skills for Construction Trades

This course is only offered in French.

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.

This course is delivered in a classroom-based format that is virtual or in-person. It is 180 hours usually delivered over 12 weeks. Contact the college listed below for further information.

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 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.