Business - Trades

This fully online Ontario College Diploma completion program is an innovative initiative providing tradespersons who possess their Certificate of Qualification within their trade with the opportunity to develop business-related skills necessary to plan and manage a business. Small businesses continue to show growth in today's economy providing tradespeople possessing a combination of trade and business knowledge opportunities in this expanding area. The personal development in these areas is achieved through the cultivation of business competencies in preparation for roles in the areas of leadership, entrepreneurship and management. This innovative program recognizes the prior learning and practical experience of qualified tradespersons and reflects core business curriculum informing trades business management including the basics of finance, marketing, operations and human resources as well as legal, ethical and planning considerations. Laddering opportunities exist for those possessing College Certificates in Trades Management, Trades Leadership or Trades Entrepreneurship.

Graduates of this program may find employment opportunities in numerous areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are one of the fastest growing sectors of the economy, locally and internationally. Graduates are well positioned to start their own trades-related business, to manage a small to medium-sized trades-related business, or use their newly developed skills and knowledge to improve their existing business. Employment may also exist in both the private and public sectors where strong leadership, management and entrepreneurship skills and the ability to adapt to change are highly desired. Those currently involved in a family-related business would be well positioned to lead or manage such enterprises.

To qualify for this certificate, you must complete the program within six years.

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:
 

• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have an entrepreneurial spirit and are comfortable with risk.
• Are hardworking and motivated to take actions.
• Are confident in an online learning environment.
• Appreciate having tangible results from their work.

College Eligibility

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, OR
• Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate; OR
• General Educational Development (GED) certificate; OR
• Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program).

Program Eligibility
 

• Ontario College of Trades Certificate of Qualification or equivalent credential.
• English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent).

 

Series: 01
 

ENL1813     Communications I    
MAT1510     Trade Math Calculations I    
MGT2396    Occupational Health and Safety    
SSC0070     Success Strategies 

  
Choose one from equivalencies:
GED0006X   General Education Elective    
 

Series: 02
 

COM1520    Inter-Professional Trades Communication    
ENL2003     Communications II for Technicians    
MAT1520     Trade Math Calculations II    
MAT1610     Standard Work Practices    
MGT1610     Productivity Systems    
WKT1610     Work Term    
 

Series: 03
 

MGT2050    Ethical and Legal Issues in the Trades     
MKT2020    Marketing a Trades Business        
FIN2010      Financial Processes in the Trades      
MGT2381    Human Resources Management    
MGT2060    Operating a Trades Business     
 

 

Series: 04
BUS2020     Business Planning for Tradespersons      
LDS2010      Leadership in Organizations   
MGT2040     Change Management    
MGT5164     Introduction to Project Management    
BUS2010      Emerging Trends and Innovation in Trades