Kensington Trades College
Kensington Trades College is registered as a Career College under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005. We offer FIVE registered diploma programs, each only 400 hours in duration, to train students towards new careers in Renovation Contractor, Cabinet Maker, Backyard Contractor, Plumber Pre-apprentice and Electrician Pre-apprentice. With our fast track, hands-on diploma programs, you can complete your education and jumpstart your new career in less than five months. In addition to our registered diploma programs, Kensington Trades College is proud to offer a variety of workshops, all under $1000 in tuition, which give you the training you need to complete lots of Do-It-Yourself jobs, or open a small business in framing, drywalling, painting, installing trim or crown moulding, and more. You can learn how to change plumbing fixtures in your bathroom, add new tile backsplash or hardwood flooring to your kitchen, or undertake a complete home renovation project. We are here to give you the skills you need to build your project from the ground up.
Our Registered Diploma Programs
Backyard Contractor
This DIPLOMA program provides students with the skills and knowledge to build fences, decks, arbors, steps, borders, and more.
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Cabinet Maker
This DIPLOMA program prepares graduates for a career in the booming trades industry. Over 70% of this program is hands-on training with students working with joinery and using the power saws and hand tools that cabinet-making professionals use.
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Electrician Pre-Apprentice
This DIPLOMA program prepares students to start an apprenticeship as an Electrician in Construction and Maintenance.
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Renovation Contractor
This DIPLOMA program prepares graduates for a career in the booming trades industry. Students will build a multi-room house interior from the ground up, including foundation, framing, drywall, flooring, painting, and trim.
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Backyard Contractor
This DIPLOMA program provides students with the skills and knowledge to build fences, decks, arbors, steps, borders, and more.
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Cabinet Maker
This DIPLOMA program prepares graduates for a career in the booming trades industry. Over 70% of this program is hands-on training with students working with joinery and using the power saws and hand tools that cabinet-making professionals use.
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Electrician Pre-Apprentice
This DIPLOMA program prepares students to start an apprenticeship as an Electrician in Construction and Maintenance.
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Renovation Contractor
This DIPLOMA program prepares graduates for a career in the booming trades industry. Students will build a multi-room house interior from the ground up, including foundation, framing, drywall, flooring, painting, and trim.
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Plumber Pre-Apprentice
PLUMBER PRE-APPRENTICE This DIPLOMA program prepares students to start an apprenticeship as a Plumber.
Learn moreOur Certificate Workshops
Drywall Workshop
This CERTIFICATE workshop course provides hands-on training for students who wish to learn drywalling, mudding, sanding, and patching for a home DIY project or as a first step to exploring the trades industry.
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Painting Workshop
This CERTIFICATE workshop provides lots of hands-on training for students who want to paint for the first timeor learn new techniques to paint like a pro.
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Tiling Workshop
This CERTIFICATE workshop introduces students to working safely with tiling tools like tile nippers, cutters, and various saws.
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Structural Framing Workshop
This CERTIFICATE workshop provides hands-on training for students who wish to learn to frame for a home DIY project or as a first step to exploring the trades industry.
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Drywall Workshop
This CERTIFICATE workshop course provides hands-on training for students who wish to learn drywalling, mudding, sanding, and patching for a home DIY project or as a first step to exploring the trades industry.
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Painting Workshop
This CERTIFICATE workshop provides lots of hands-on training for students who want to paint for the first timeor learn new techniques to paint like a pro.
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Tiling Workshop
This CERTIFICATE workshop introduces students to working safely with tiling tools like tile nippers, cutters, and various saws.
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Structure Framing Workshop
This CERTIFICATE workshop provides hands-on training for students who wish to learn to frame for a home DIY project or as a first step to exploring the trades industry.
Learn moreWhy Kensington Trades College
Flexible Schedules
Flexible schedules, online or in-class options, full-time or part-time classes.
Job Placement
Our employer collaboration ensures exceptional opportunities.
Prime Location
Concentrated Education
Hands-on learning is at the core of our concentrated education with techniques.
Flexible Schedules
Flexible schedules, online or in-class options, full-time or part-time classes.
Job Placement
Our employer collaboration ensures exceptional opportunities.
Prime Location
Experience the phenomenon at the prime location in Mississauga.
Concentrated Education
Hands-on learning is at the core of our concentrated education, where techniques.
SKILLS THAt PAY THE BILLS
PROVIDING CERTIFICATES IN
2 to 8 Days Workshops
Small Class Sizes
Hands-on Training
Mission
Hands on Learning
Kensington Trades College was established to provide students with the hands-on practical training required to complete DIY projects, or even open a small business. You’ll learn the skill you need to get the job done.
Theory and Fundamentals
Credible and Reputable
Kensington Trades College is part of a family of colleges that has built a solid reputation of student success. We have business campuses in Brampton, London, Ottawa and Mississauga, and a culinary college in Hamilton, Ontario.
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