Pre-Employment Programs

Multi-Trades – Cameco

Program Description

This program will prepare students to enter six key construction trades: carpentry, electrical, plumbing, welding, industrial mechanic, or heavy-duty equipment. Students will develop their job skills and trade readiness so that they will be able to find entry level work. This program is ideal for those who are interested in a career in the construction/industrial trades and would like to explore the work conditions, required skills, attitudes and academics associated with these four trades. On successful completion of the program, students will be well equipped with skills applicable to a broad variety of careers, and life essential skills.

Admission Requirements

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Academic Requirements

  • Math Credit at the indicated grade level 10
  • Science Credit at the indicated grade level 10
  • Applicants with a lower level may be considered depending on their experience.
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Non-Academic Requirements

  • Registered with SIIT Career Centre, and completed certificates (SCOT)
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Industry Requirements

  • Include good eyesight, hearing, manual dexterity, and physical agility.
  • Some employment opportunities require individuals to work at heights and in confined spaces.

Acceptance Policy

Strong preference is given to applicants who are Status First Nations, but SIIT programs are open to anyone.

English Language Benchmark

SIIT is not currently legislated to accept International Students. You must be a Canadian/ Permanent Resident to apply.

To be admitted into this program you must be able to understand and communicate in English (Canadian Language Benchmark Assessment of six – CLB6).

Adult Basic Education, Trades and Industrial, and Post-Secondary Programs

More than 30 Academic and Quick Skills programs

SIIT is a First Nation Governed, credit granting post-secondary institution

More than 1000 employers work with SIIT JobConnections every year

Established in 1976

90% Indigenous student body

Over $350,000 in Awards are available to SIIT students every year

9 JobConnections Centres province wide connect job seekers to employment opportunities

SIIT offers a wide range of Student Services and Cultural Supports

Programs are offered at 3 campuses and over 35 community learning sites per year

Students from more than 70 First Nations, Metis, Inuit, and Non Indigenous communities attend SIIT

JobSeries provides foundational, in-community pre-employment training

More than 65% of SIIT Staff and Faculty are Indigenous

JobConnections mobile career services are available for rural communities

More than 60,000 Alumni

Courses

Code Course Title Hours Grade
MLTC 110 Carpentry 90 Pass/Fail
MLTC 111 Electrical 90 Pass/Fail
MLTC 112 Plumbing 90 Pass/Fail
MLTC 113 Welding 90 Pass/Fail
MLTC 114 Industrial Mechanic 90 Pass/Fail
MLTC 115 Heavy Duty Equipment Technician 90 Pass/Fail
Total 540 Pass/Fail

Tuition, Fees, and Funding

Funding

Depending on your status, different forms of financial assistance are available to you. Please click here to explore options for funding. If you require assistance finding funding, please contact supportservices@siit.ca. 

What to Expect

Length of Program 

The length of the Multi-Trades – Cameco Program is 24 weeks part-time/84 days (540 hours).

Delivery Method

This program will consist of instructor-led classes which will encompass the theory of each course, and will include lectures, discussion, assignments, and in-class review of topics.

Academic Policy

Students attending must adhere to SIIT Academic & Student policies which are available on the student dashboard on the SIIT website.

Attendance Policy 

Students are required to attend instructor-led theory and practical sessions and must maintain a minimum of 90% attendance throughout the program.

Evaluation 

This assessment method is pass/fail. Students need to complete all courses in order to successfully complete the program.

Graduation Credential 

Successful students will receive an Applied Certificate from SIIT.

Career Opportunities 

Career Opportunities & Salaries 

Students will develop their trade readiness so that they may be able to find entry level work with Cameco

Further Education 

There may be an opportunity for students to become indentured as an apprentice through SIIT JTC, move to the next level of training, enroll in other programs or micro-credit courses. Students must meet SATCC admission requirements to enter apprenticeship programs.

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