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undergraduate

Degree

Certificate - Construction Techniques - Brick and Stone

Course code: #1497

undergraduate

Degree

Certificate - Construction Techniques - Brick and Stone

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $12,500 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    8 months

  • PGWP

    8 months

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-February-2022 2022-02-01
Fall-September 01-February-2023 2023-02-01

Overview

Certificate - Construction Techniques - Brick and Stone

This unique program provides in-depth theory and hands-on training for the brick and stone masonry trade. 

Located at the Waterloo campus, Conestoga's Masonry Centre provides the ideal setting to work with brick, stone, and various other masonry materials. 

You will be given many opportunities to design and construct masonry walls and features safely and efficiently; and learn to safely and properly operate hand and power tools, as well as equipment used by masons on a construction site. 

Additionally, you will also gain valuable knowledge about vital aspects of the brick and stone trade in Canada, including heritage masonry and refractory masonry, as well as commercial and residential applications. 

A graduate of this program may be exempt from the Level 1 in-school apprenticeship training should they choose to pursue a Brick and Stone apprenticeship.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$19,700

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,359
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,200
Tuition 1 person $12,500

Hourly wage

Min wage

16.55 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

80
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listening
-
writing
-
speaking
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reading

PTE

51
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listening
-
writing
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speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Conestoga offers a language program for students whose English language skills are below the standard required for admission but have met all other admission criteria. 

For more details, visit this page.

Conestoga English LevelIELTS Academic
Overall Band
TOEFL iBTPearson Test of English
(PTE) Academic
Level 10-2.50-29 
Level 2

3.0-4.0

No band less than 2

30-45 
Level 3

4.5-5.0

No band less than 4.5

46-6036-45
Level 4

5.0-6.0

No band less than 5

61-7946-52
 
Direct entry to most diploma & certificate programs*

6.0

No band less than 5.5

8053-57
Direct entry to graduate certificate and degree programs**

6.5

No band less than 6

8858-60

Academic background and requirement

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status
  • Mature students must demonstrate their potential to work at the post-secondary level in one of two ways:
    • by successfully completing equivalency testing in English and Mathematics; or
    • by completing a program of academic upgrading at a level appropriate to the program of choice (for English requirement, Conestoga College Preparatory Communications COMM1545)

Career opportunities

  • Brickmasons and blockmason
  • Stonemason
  • Cement mason and concrete finishers
  • Terrazzo worker and finisher

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