Skilled Trades Techniques

In this course, learners are introduced to the basic components of working in a trade, being an apprentice, apprenticeship levels and the Red Seal Program.
 

This course will introduce students to basic electrical installation concepts in the context of Residential Construction. Students will be exposed to the characteristics of electric circuits and participate in practical lab projects.        

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Students are introduced to basic carpentry concepts in the context of platform frame construction and building finishes. They will be exposed to theoretical and practical concepts in the context of residential construction.
 

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This course is designed to introduce learners in the skilled trades to a variety of basic tools and their uses within the context of safe work practices. They are required to demonstrate the selection and safe use of common hand and power tools and receive instruction on several types of fastening systems.
 

This course introduces learners to the concepts of entrepreneurship. Learners develop skills to determine what is involved in starting a business.
 

In this course, learners acquire an understanding of air, soil, and water impacts and how to identify and mitigate them using government regulations and acts. The topics discussed are based on current affairs and local priorities. 

In this course, learners focus on acquiring acquire basic financial skills to work in the trades as an employee. They also develop the necessary math skills needed to ensure financial success.
 

This course is designed to provide learners with introductory skills in mathematics and relate them to blueprint reading.

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic operating principals of 2-stroke and 4-stroke engines. Students will be introduced to various measuring tools needed for engine re-build. Students will have the opportunity to tear down and re-build a 4-stroke engine.
 

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This course provides an introduction to the meaning of community service.  Students learn how community service can enhance a student’s educational experience, personal growth, employability, and civic responsibility. Students participate in one day of volunteering to enhance their understanding of civic responsibility and to help the New Brunswick Community College realize its vision of transforming lives and communities.

Students are introduced to the plumbing trade by looking at trade specific details of becoming a plumber.  They are given an understanding of the different types of plumbing systems that are installed. Students are exposed to some of the tools and materials that are used in the plumbing trade and are given the opportunity to join plumbing pipe and install residential fixtures in the laboratory/shop.
 

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Creating a customer service culture is more than serving someone at the customer service desk. It involves building a company culture where the company’s efforts focus on the customer, and team members agree upon and care about the customer service values of the company. 

In this course, learners discover how impressions and actions are vital to gaining and retaining customers. It provides insight into customers’ opinions and the influence of corporate values on customer service. Learners explore various topics related to customer service, including written, oral and telephone techniques, listening skills, and customer scheduling and prioritization.
 

A safe and healthy workplace is the responsibility of the employer and the employee. This course introduces students to the importance of working safely and addresses how employers and employees can control the hazards and risks associated with the workplace. Students will also learn about the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders including WorkSafeNB, the employer and the employee in ensuring workplaces are safe.

This course introduces students to the safe use of rigging, hoisting and lifting equipment.

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In this course, learners complete a capstone project, developing abilities essential to function in the skilled trades industry, such as teamwork, job planning, problem-solving, time management, and process optimization. A capstone project allows the learner to integrate and apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout the duration of the program.
 

Students are introduced to various tools and techniques needed for servicing vehicles. Students have the opportunity to practice the learned skills through various shop labs.
 

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This course is designed to introduce students into the trades to a variety of generic welding, cutting and shop equipment. Students become familiar in safe use of Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Oxy-Fuel Cutting equipment. Students learn to safely set up both GMAW and Oxy-Fuel equipment. Students learn a variety of techniques and practices in the use of these processes.

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