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Overview
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Courses
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Admission Requirements
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Careers
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Co-op
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Degree Completion
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Learning Outcomes
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Internship
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Fees & Financial Aid
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FAQs
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Labs and Technology
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Financial Planning Certification
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Professional Sales Certificate
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Program Transition
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Earn your Masters degree
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Transfer Opportunities
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Clinical Placements
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Specializations
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Articulation Agreements
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Mission
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Field Placements
For details on how Sheridan programs will be delivered in upcoming semesters, please review our Fall 2022 Program Delivery Modes.
Sharpen your skills in your trade.
Program Overview
Full and part-time training
We offer block release (full-time) and day release (part-time) training in apprenticeship programs, including:
- Construction and Maintenance Electrician
- Construction Millwright
- General Machinist
- Industrial Electrician
- Industrial Mechanic Millwright
- Plumber
- Tool and Die Maker
- Tool/Tooling Maker
First-class facilities
All of Sheridan's apprenticeship programs take place in state-of-the-art facilities equipped with the most current industry-standard equipment. You'll put theory learned in the classroom into practice on machinery and equipment similar to what you'll use in the workplace.
First-class instructors
You'll also enjoy lots of interaction with your instructors, who are all seasoned journeypersons with many years of industry experience. Our faculty know what it takes to succeed in the workplace, and how to pass on that knowledge to the next generation of tradespeople.
A strong reputation
Sheridan's apprenticeship training programs have a reputation for excellence and outstanding hands-on instruction. Complete your in-school Ministry requirements through Sheridan and you'll be ready for a fulfilling career as a skilled, well-paid tradesperson or journeyperson.
Upon graduation, you'll be prepared to tackle all the challenges that a career as a skilled tradesperson has to offer.
Other training opportunities
We also offer training in:
- Pattern Maker – Level 1
- Mould Maker – Level 1
- Machine Tool Builder and Integrator – Level 1
Apprenticeship Exemption Test
Depending on your experience and knowledge of your trade, you may choose to write the Apprenticeship Exemption Test (AET). The AET provides a chance for apprentices who are learning a skilled trade to bypass in-class studies if their course work marks are over 70%.
Eligibility
To be eligible for an apprenticeship program at Sheridan, you must be employed and sponsored by your employer.
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Courses
Creative, innovative learning is at the core of all Sheridan’s courses. Here are the courses you’ll take in this program.
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Construction and Maintenance Electrician
Construction/Maintenance Electrician – Level 1
CODE TITLE CREDITS ELCC91002 Prints and Standards 4 ELCC91003 Trade Theory 8 ELCC91004 Installation Methods 6 ELCC91005 Instrumentation 3 ELCC91006 Canadian Electrical Code 4 ELCC91009 Electronics 5 Construction/Maintenance Electrician – Level 2
CODE TITLE CREDITS ELCM92002 Prints and Standards 3 ELCM92003 Trade Theory 8 ELCM92004 Installation Methods 4 ELCM92005 Instrumentation 4 ELCM92006 Canadian Electrical Code 4 ELCM92007 Monitoring and Communication Systems 3 ELCM92009 Electronics 4 Construction/Maintenance Electrician – Level 3
CODE TITLE CREDITS ELCM93002 Prints 3 ELCM93003 Trade Theory 6 ELCM93004 Practical Applications 8 ELCM93005 Instrumentation 4 ELCM93006 Canadian Electrical Code 3 ELCM93009 Electronics 6 -
General Machinist
Common Core for Machining and Tooling Trades – Level 1
CODE TITLE CREDITS PMTC91002 Metal Cutting Blueprints 1 3 PMTC91003 Metal Cutting Theory 4 PMTC91004 Metal Cutting Practical 1 6 PMTC91001 Metal Cutting Math 1 General Machinist – Level 2
CODE TITLE CREDITS GMCH92002 General Machinist Blueprints 2 2 GMCH92003 General Machinist Trade Theory 2 4 GMCH92004 General Machinist Practical 2 8 GMCH92001 General Machinist Math 2 2 General Machinist – Level 3
CODE TITLE CREDITS GMCH93002 General Machinist Blueprints 3 2 GMCH93003 General Machinist Theory 3 4 GMCH93004 General Machinist Practical 3 8 GMCH93001 General Machinist Math 3 2 -
Industrial Mechanic Millwright
Industrial Mechanic Millwright – Level 1
CODE TITLE CREDITS MWIM91002 Drawings and Schematics 1 4 MWIM91007 Workshop Practice 1 6 MWIM91008 Machine Technology 1 4 MWIM91009 Workshop Technology 1 7 MWIM91005 Electrical and Electronic Controls 2 MWIM91006 Welding and Fabrication 4 MWIM910010 Rigging and Hoisting 3 Industrial Mechanic Millwright – Level 2
CODE TITLE CREDITS MWIM92002 Drawings and Schematics 2 4 MWIM92007 Workshop Practice 7 MWIM920011 Power Transmission 7 MWIM92008 Machine Technology 2 6 MWIM92005 Electrical and Electronic Controls 2 2 MWIM92006 Welding and Fabrication 2 4 Industrial Mechanic Millwright – Level 3
CODE TITLE CREDITS MWIM93006 Workshop Practice 3 6 MWIM93009 Machine Technology 3 6 MWIM93005 Electrical and Electronic Controls 3 3 MWIM93007 Welding and Fabrication 3 4 MWIM93008 Fluid Power, Pneumatics, Hydraulics 11 -
Plumber
Plumbing – Level 1
CODE TITLE CREDITS PLMB 91001 Plumbing Systems 1 7 PLMB 91002 Trade Documentation 1 2 PLMB 91003 Trade Calculations 1 2 PLMB 91004 Welding 1 2 PLMB 91005 Tools and Piping Methods 1 3 PLMB 91006 Workplace Safety, Rigging and Hoisting 2 Plumbing – Level 2
CODE TITLE CREDITS PLMB 92001 Plumbing Systems 2 8 PLMB 92002 Trade Documentation 2 2 PLMB 92003 Trade Calculations 2 2 PLMB 92004 Welding 2 2 PLMB 92005 DWV Piping Systems 4 Plumbing – Level 3
CODE TITLE CREDITS PLMB 93001 Plumbing Systems 3 11 PLMB 93002 Trade Documentation 3 3 PLMB 93003 Process Piping Systems 4 -
Tool and Die Maker
Common Core for Machining and Tooling Trades – Level 1
CODE TITLE CREDITS PMTC91002 Metal Cutting Blueprints 1 3 PMTC91003 Metal Cutting Theory 4 PMTC91004 Metal Cutting Practical 1 6 PMTC91001 Metal Cutting Math 1 Tool and Die Maker – Level 2
CODE TITLE CREDITS TLDI92002 Tool and Die Maker Blueprints 2 2 TLDI92003 Tool and Die Maker Theory 2 4 TLDI92004 Tool and Die Maker Practical 2 8 TLDI92001 Tool and Die Maker Math 2 2 Tool and Die Maker – Level 3
CODE TITLE CREDITS TLDI93002 Tool and Die Maker Blueprints 3 2 TLDI93003 Tool and Die Maker Theory 3 4 TLDI93004 Tool and Die Maker Practical 3 8 TLDI93001 Tool and Die Maker Math 3 2
Courses subject to change.
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Admission Requirements
Program Eligibility
The requirements for apprenticeship training courses offered at Sheridan are as follows:
- Must be employed in the appropriate skills sector and registered as an apprentice with the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
Career Opportunities
Sheridan's skilled trade apprenticeship programs involve approximately four years of off-the-job (in-school) and on-the-job (at the workplace) learning. During this time, students build their knowledge and hone their skills in a specific trade.
Co-op
Degree Completion
Learning Outcomes
The Learning Outcomes for Apprenticeship programs are developed and maintained by Skilled Trades Ontario.
Construction and Maintenance Electrician
Levels 1, 2 and 3 Apprenticeship Learning Outcomes (PDF)
Construction Millwright
Level 1 Apprenticeship Learning Outcomes (PDF)
Level 2 Apprenticeship Learning Outcomes (PDF)
Level 3 Apprenticeship Learning Outcomes (PDF)
General Machinist
Level 1 Apprenticeship Learning Outcomes (PDF)
Level 2 Apprenticeship Learning Outcomes (PDF)
Level 3 Apprenticeship Learning Outcomes (PDF)
Industrial Electrician
Levels 1, 2 and 3 Apprenticeship Learning Outcomes (PDF)
Industrial Mechanic Millwright
Level 1 Apprenticeship Learning Outcomes (PDF)
Level 2 Apprenticeship Learning Outcomes (PDF)
Level 3 Apprenticeship Learning Outcomes (PDF)
Machine Tool Builder and Integrator
Level 1 Apprenticeship Learning Outcomes (PDF)
Mould Maker
Level 1 Apprenticeship Learning Outcomes (PDF)
Pattern Maker
Level 1 Apprenticeship Learning Outcomes (PDF)
Plumber
Levels 1, 2 and 3 Apprenticeship Learning Outcomes (PDF)
Tool and Die maker
Level 1 Apprenticeship Learning Outcomes (PDF)
Internship
Program Fees
Fees shown here are estimates only. Fees are in Canadian dollars and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.
The fees shown here are for the 2022–2023 academic year, and are subject to change. The fees displayed are for the first two (2) academic terms of study at Sheridan unless otherwise noted; fees for subsequent terms are not reflected on this website.
Financial Aid & Awards
Your education is a big investment, and we're here to help! Keep an eye on our Financial Aid & Awards page for regular updates, and check out these important links:
- Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
- Scholarships, awards and bursaries
- Work Study Assistance Program
International Entrance Scholarship
All new international students beginning their full-time postsecondary studies (ESL excluded) in Spring 2022, Fall 2022 or Winter 2023 semesters in Year 1 (Semester 1) will receive an entrance scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $2,000.
Bursaries for Grade 12 Students Pursuing Studies Toward a Career in Law
The annual Bursary Program for grade 12 students pursuing careers in the justice sector at an Ontario university or college is now open! Bursaries are offered by the Association of Justices of the Peace of Ontario (AJPO), the Association of Ontario Judges (AOJ) and the Ontario Superior Court Judges’ Association (OSCJA). Each association offers one bursary per year in each of their judicial regions for a total of 22 bursaries province-wide!
Applications close on May 27, 2022. Spread the word to students! Visit the Bursary web page for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Labs & Technology
Financial Planning Certification
Professional Sales Certificate
Program Transition
Earn your Masters degree
Transfer Opportunities
Clinical Placements
Computer Science Specializations
In our Honours Bachelor of Computer Science program, you'll learn foundational skills that prepare you to work in any area of computer science. But you’ll also have the chance to specialize in one of four emerging fields that interests you the most.
In the first year of the program, you’ll be introduced to each of these four fields: cloud computing, data analytics, game engineering, and network engineering.
Then, you’ll focus your studies on your selected specialization. You’ll take eight courses in your specialization of choice, gaining specific skills that are not taught in traditional diploma and degree programs. Your computer science specialization will give you a competitive advantage when you graduate.
You can specialize in one of the following fields:
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Cloud Computing
Get a deeper understanding of cloud computing — the delivery of computing system resources such as software, databases, servers, data storage, and more — over the Internet. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of private, hybrid or public cloud delivery.
Specialized Courses
- Internet of Things
- Storage Systems
- Virtualization
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Distributed & Parallel Computing
- Security & Privacy in the Cloud
- Cloud Economics
- Cloud Monitoring & Governance
Specialized Career Opportunities
- Cloud Software Engineer: Develop large-scale production clouds.
- Cloud Developer: Create new cloud services and improve current cloud products.
- Cloud Automation Specialist: Design and implement automated technologies and processes that support your employer’s cloud offerings.
- Cloud Architect: Use software development and information technology skills to build hybrid DevOp platforms that leverage your employer’s web services, cloud and on-premise data centres.
- Systems Administrator – Cloud Operations: Automate, organize, monitor and maintain all of your employer’s cloud-based systems.
- Cloud Services Adviser: Sell and market various cloud solutions, such as Office 365 or Watson analytics.
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Data Analytics
Learn how to apply statistical analysis, data mining and other advanced techniques to draw new and useful insights from large data sets. Confidently interpret and share information about the data patterns you discover.
Specialized Courses
- Business Processes
- Data Analysis & Visualization 1
- Big Data Management & Processing
- Data Analysis & Visualization 2
- Data Warehouse Design & Implementation
- Machine Learning Techniques
- Data Mining
- Business Communication
Specialized Career Opportunities
- Data Scientist: Perform data analysis and develop and implement predictive models.
- Data Architect: Design and implement big data solutions that support the Data Warehouse Environment (DWE).
- Data Analyst: Apply current technologies, concepts and methodologies to build development projects that integrate various data sources.
- Data Developer: Use Big Data architectures to migrate data from various databases, implement latest technologies and meet functional and technical requirements.
- Big Data Platform Engineer: Design, build and administer platforms that combine several big data applications and utilities within a single solution.
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Game Engineering
Master the algorithmic, programming and mathematical techniques used to develop software components for computer games.
Specialized Courses
- Gameplay Programming 1
- Game Engine Architecture
- Gameplay Programming 2
- Computer Graphics & Animation
- Artificial Intelligence for Games
- Game Tools and Data-Driven Design
- Multiplayer Games
- Games in Emerging Technologies & Hardware
Specialized Career Opportunities
- Game Developer: Design new games, including art and animation, or write programs to implement a game.
- Gameplay Programmer: Enhance computer games with gameplay features that improve the user experience.
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Network Engineering
Learn the specialized skills needed to plan, construct, optimize and manage the computer networks that businesses and organizations rely on every day.
Specialized Courses
- IP Engineering 1
- Network Access Technologies
- Network Service Applications
- IP Engineering 2
- Enterprise Network Operations
- IP Engineering 3
- Emerging Topics in Networking
- Internet Core Technologies
Specialized Career Opportunities
- Network Engineer: Design, install, maintain and support computer networks.
- Data Network Services: Troubleshoot computer network performance issues, analyze network traffic, plan capacity solutions and ensure service readiness.
- Network Quality Assurance Engineer: Perform manual and automatic quality assurance testing for networks.
Articulation Agreements
Program Mission
Our mission is to utilize harmonious, comprehensive and specialized training to empower our learners with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to demonstrate the Professional Competencies for Canadian Pharmacy Technicians at Entry to Practice.
Program Vision
Our vision is to graduate highly-skilled life-long learners who uphold professional integrity and promote quality and safety in practice.
Critical Performance Statement
Upon graduation, students in Sheridan’s Pharmacy Technician diploma program will have demonstrated the ability to pursue the career of pharmacy technician and to practice safely in a community or hospital while adhering to the scope of practice for pharmacy technicians.
Field Placements
Industrial Mechanical Millwright stream
This stream teaches you how to inspect, install and repair a range of industrial machinery, preparing you for a job as an Industrial Mechanic Apprentice. As with all of our Apprenticeship Training Programs, you’ll benefit from small class sizes, highly trained instructors and state-of-the-art facilities.
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