Sheridan College Dual Credit Course Descriptor SKILLS TRAINING CENTRE Dual Credit – SUMMER 2016 Skills Training Centre - 407 Iroquois Shore Road, Oakville, Ontario L6H 1M3 One Credit Course Course Name: Introduction to Construction Trades College Code: MACH17370 Secondary School Code: TSL4T Passing Grade: 50% Credit Value: 1 Start Date: Monday, July 4th – Wednesday, July 27th, 2016 Course Descriptor: Students are introduced to a variety of working techniques applicable to the construction industry such as: Carpentry, framing, dry walling, taping and finishing. They are involved in the building of structures, the installation of wire items including lights, electrical receptacles and switches etc. Students also experience the basic fundamentals of installing plumbing fixtures. 1