Faculty of Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship & Technology

There are more than 55 trade programs in Manitoba. Explore UCN’s trade programs and pathways towards skilled trades certification.

Faculty of Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship & Technology

There are more than 55 trade programs in Manitoba. Explore UCN’s trade programs and pathways towards skilled trades certification.

Our Programs

  • Automotive Service Technician

    Automotive Service Technician

    Start your career in the automotive industry with our 10-month hands-on preemployment automotive service technician program.


    10 months (Sep – June)

    Certificate

  • Carpentry/ Woodworking

    Carpentry/ Woodworking

    This 10 month program is designed to provide the student with basic carpentry knowledge and the skills to gain employment in the construction field. Students will learn all phases of the woodworking and building construction trades.


    10 months (September – June)

    Certificate

  • Culinary Arts

    Culinary Arts

    This 10 month program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills in Culinary Arts and prepare students for employment in this field.


    10 Months

    Certificate

  • Electrical Trades Fundamentals

    Electrical Trades Fundamentals

    The Electrical Trades Fundamentals program at University College of the North is a hands-on, entry-level certificate program designed to equip students with the essential skills, safety practices, and technical knowledge required for employment in the electrical field.


    10 Months

    Certificate

  • Heavy Duty Mechanics

    Heavy Duty Mechanics

    Start your career in one of Canada’s most in-demand trades with our 10-month Heavy-Duty Mechanic Pre-Employment Program. Designed for hands-on learners, this program provides the foundational skills, knowledge, and real-world experience needed to begin an apprenticeship and enter the workforce with confidence.


    10 months

    Certificate

  • Industrial Welding

    Industrial Welding

    The Industrial Welding program provides students with the practical skills and technical knowledge required for entry-level employment in the welding trade. The program emphasizes hands-on training combined with essential theory, preparing graduates for work as welding operators, welder’s helpers, or apprentices. Students gain experience in a range of welding processes, including arc welding, oxy-acetylene welding,…


    8 Months

    Certificate

  • InTeRN (Information Technology Readiness North)

    InTeRN (Information Technology Readiness North)

    Join us for a globally recognized IT experience. The InTeRN program prioritizes hands-on experience to give you an excellent foundation for a career in IT. The program is tailored to and accepts applications from Indigenous women.


    10-month course. Intake is September and course runs through June

    Certificate

  • Intro To Construction Trades

    Intro To Construction Trades

    The Intro to Construction Trades Program provides learners with the entry level knowledge needed to gain employment and be effective as new hire in the construction industry.


    10 Months

    Certificate

  • IT Support Technician

    IT Support Technician

    The ITST program provides hands-on training in computer hardware, software, networking, and technical support while preparing students for the CompTIA A+ certification.


    5 months

    Certificate

  • Law Enforcement Program

    Law Enforcement Program

    This is a 10-month preparatory program for adults who are looking at a career in law enforcement. The main focus is on preparing students to gain employment for policing and corrections.


    10 Months

    Certificate

  • Natural Resources Management Technology

    Natural Resources Management Technology

    This two-year diploma program emphasizes interrelationships among natural resources including forests, water, fish, and wildlife.


    2 Years

    Diploma

Apprenticeship Training

Apprenticeship is a training program that leads to certification as a journeyperson in more than 50 trades and sub-trades designated in Manitoba.

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Learn more about our programs at UCN. Reach out to us today.


Nick Pajic

Nick Pajic

Recruitment Officer/Sponsor Liaison

Thompson Campus

Melissa Constant

Melissa Constant

Recruitment Officer/Sponsor Liaison

The Pas Campus