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The General Carpenter program teaches apprentices to measure, shape, cut and construct forms for concrete pouring, create foundations, floors, walls and ceilings and build stairs, counters and cupboards -- all under the direction of experienced workers and employers, both on the job and in the classroom. This apprenticeship program will leave students with developed manual dexterity, organization skills and the ability to visualize how pieces come together.

The Electrician (Construction and Maintenance) Apprenticeship is an Ontario college certificate program. Students will learn the ins and outs of electrical theory and gain specialized skills. Students will learn to read and interpret drawings, install conduit and connect wire. Students will have the opportunity to apply their skills on-site through the apprenticeship component. Graduates will feel confident in laying out, connecting, repairing and maintaining electrical systems.

With Fanshawe’s Industrial Mechanic – Millwright program, you’ll be ready to begin a career where you’ll be installing, maintaining, and repairing machinery and tools used to do the dirty work.

Participate in building sustainable, harmonious, democratic communities through environmental design and planning. Engagement with people and place responsibly, respectfully and creatively is cultivated through the education and experience of Fanshawe’s Honours Bachelor of Environmental Design and Planning program. This pragmatic degree connects design thinking to learning and doing through case studies and community-based projects. In conjunction with co-op work semesters, you prepare for a rewarding career locally, provincially, nationally and internationally.

If you’re a self-motivated individual who enjoys a hands-on approach to learning about horticulture and the natural environment, this apprenticeship is for you. This Horticulture Technician apprenticeship program begins with two to three years of paid on-the-job training from a horticulture employer, followed by in-class or online training delivered by experienced horticulturists. Upon completion of this program, you’ll be prepared to write the qualification exam administered by the provincial government and ready to launch your career.

If you’re already working in a professional institutional (not-for-profit) kitchen and wish to further specialize your skills, the Institutional Cook apprenticeship program is designed for you. Enhance your skills by studying basic cooking methods and food preparation of both savoury and baked goods, safe food handling, food storage procedures as well as nutrition and therapeutic diets. Upon completion of the in-school component of this program, you’ll be prepared to write your Red Seal Certificate of Qualification.

Fanshawe’s Industrial Electrician program provides apprentices with the knowledge to install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment and electronic controls. This includes everything from light fixtures to electrical motors, transformers and generators. Through troubleshooting and calculating measurements, loads and angles and master theories to solve simple and complex problems, graduates will begin a rewarding career as an Industrial Electrician certified through the Ontario College of Trades.

Sheet Metal Worker (308A) apprenticeship is a block release program where students learn to work with punches and drill presses, shears and brakes. This program will mix workplace training and in-class learning to teach you specialized skills. Graduates will feel confident in fabricating, assembling, installing and repairing sheet metal products.

If you have a background in kinesiology or just like observing how people and products work together, how workplaces and environments influence our interactions and well-being, then our one-year Advanced Ergonomics Studies graduate certificate program is for you.

As a career paramedic, you know the challenges that you face 24-7. With Fanshawe’s Advanced Care Paramedic graduate certificate program, you’ll build on your already impressive skill-set by learning how to better manage life-threatening situations. As well, you’ll increase the range of skills you can offer to employers, and the level of care you can offer those in need. More skills. More lives saved. More diverse employment opportunities.