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Confederation College’s Pre-Technology program can help by allowing you to upgrade your skills and prepare for your future learning. The program is divided into two streams, the Technology/Aviation stream and the Trades/Pre-Apprenticeship stream, depending on what direction you plan to take.
The Trades/Pre-Apprenticeship stream is designed to upgrade your skills and knowledge for a variety of Confederation College trade programs including Construction, Welding and Mechanical. Courses cover topics such as applied math for trades, computers, trades science and writing strategies.
The Technology/Aviation stream is designed to upgrade your skills and knowledge for a variety of Confederation College programs including aviation, technology and technician programs. Class work includes applied math for technology, computers, technology studies or aviation studies and writing strategies.
Highlights
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
enhance mathematical literacy by solving technical problems using arithmetic, fractions, algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
solve technical problems and perform technical tasks by applying principles of mathematics and science.
develop study skill strategies required for success in post-secondary programs.
develop strategies for ongoing personal and career development to enhance work performance in multi-disciplinary workspaces.
select, use and maintain machinery, tools and equipment safely and competently as required in various technical fields.
use various computer applications appropriately and in a manner relevant to technical workspaces.
make an active and constructive contribution to group projects and discussions.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2025
Thunder Bay Campus
1450 Nakina Drive,
Thunder Bay,
Ontario,
P7B 0E5, Canada
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2026
Thunder Bay Campus
1450 Nakina Drive,
Thunder Bay,
Ontario,
P7B 0E5, Canada
A high school/senior secondary diploma.
Original transcripts as well as a notarized, translated copy must be provided where applicable
English Proficiency
Academic IELTS: 6.0, no band lower than 5.5, except for students from India who must have no band lower than 6.0 to meet SDS requirements.
TOEFL iBT: 80 (no band less than 20)
PTE-A: 54 (no communicative skill lower than 54)
Duolingo: 105 (no band lower than 85)
CAEL: 60 (no band lower than 60)
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Thunder Bay, home to Confederation College, tops the list of most affordable cities in Canada, according to a survey by Royal LePage.
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