CTS Canadian Career College

Human & Social Services, CSW Programs

• Addictions and Mental Health

  It is with excitement that CTS Canadian Career College is pleased to offer the Addictions and Mental Health program: the newest addition to our Health Sciences program offerings.

  This diploma program prepares the graduate for professional and paraprofessional positions in areas of counselling and intake within correctional facilities, group homes, young offender facilities, emergency shelters, schools, youth and adult counselling facilities, mental health centers, and other institutions.

  Upon entering this intense 52-week program, students will be coached by highly qualified instructors who bring over twenty years of focused training, specialized certifications, and affiliations with the Canadian Addiction Counselling Certification Federation (CACCF).  They also offer a genuine passion for teaching individuals who choose to pursue a career working with this vulnerable sector of our community.

  A 300-hour inclusive work placement experience is included.

  ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH COURSES:

  Intro to Computers and Google Apps	Academic and Professional Success Strategies/AODA & OH&S
  Working with Families and Youth	300-hour inclusive placement
  Criminal Justice – Mental Health & Addictions	Case Management and Assessment
  Group Facilitation Concepts	Human Services Resources & Networking
  Interprofessional Collaboration for Health Providers	Pharmacology
  Preventive Health Promotion	Relapse Prevention & Intervention / After Care & Life Skills
  Secondary Traumatic Stress	Diversity of First Nations and Selected Pop. in Health and Illness
  Basic Psychology	Effective Business Writing
  Counselling Relationship Best Practices	Interviewing Techniques
  Communication Strategies	Fundamentals of Addiction
  CPR and Mental Health First Aid	Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
  Interpersonal Workplace Skills/Job Search	Admission and Discharge Assessment Techniques
  Abnormal Psychology and Mental Health	Concurrent Disorders
  Sociological Perspectives on Mental Health

• Developmental Service Worker

  You are a caring and empathetic person who wants a career where you will provide many types of assistance to people and their families in the community. You want to work with persons with developmental disabilities and work toward making their lives enriching and exciting.

  Our 52 week diploma program, that includes two 125 hour placements, will prepare graduates for work in a wide range of social service settings, such as community agencies, non-profit organizations, outreach homes, educational environments, recreational centres, hospitals, seniors’ centres and in respite care settings, among other places.

  There has been a consistent need for developmental service workers to assist people of different ages in these diverse environments.

   

  DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICE WORKER COURSES:

  Basic Psychology	Introducing Developmental Service Work
  Intervention Methods	Pharmacology and Assisting with Medications
  Activities of Daily Living	Crisis Prevention Intervention – CPI
  Abnormal Psychology and Mental Health	Human Sexuality and Health Promotion
  The Developing Person	Effective Business Writing Strategies
  Mental Health First Aid	Case Record Management
  Developmental Disabilities	Developmental Service Worker Focus: Examining Autism and FASD
  Communication Strategies for the DSW	Interpersonal Workplace Skills and Workplace Environments
  Health and Wellness in Developmental Service Work	DSWs in Education
  Dual Diagnosis	Human Services Resources and Networking
  Special Populations with Developmental Disabilities	Career Launching & Portfolio Planning
  Community Placement	Facility Placement

Healthcare, Wellness, Pharma Programs

• Pharmacy Technician

  Program Overview

  The Pharmacy Technician diploma program at CTS Canadian Career College spans 79 weeks (1,830 hours) through an innovative blended distance education model combining online learning with intensive Skills Camps and practical placements. This CCAPP-accredited credential (2023-2029) develops proficiency in pharmaceutical sciences, sterile and non-sterile compounding, hospital and community pharmacy operations, and regulatory compliance aligned with NAPRA Standards of Practice. Graduates acquire comprehensive competencies preparing them for PEBC qualifying examinations and provincial registration as regulated pharmacy technicians in hospital, community, and institutional settings.

  Core Competencies

  • Pharmaceutical Sciences & Mathematical Applications - Students develop expertise in anatomy and physiology systems, comprehensive pharmacology encompassing drug classifications, mechanisms of action, therapeutic applications, pharmaceutical calculations for dosing accuracy and compounding formulations, plus microbiology, phytotherapy, vitamins and nutritional supplements
  • Compounding & Sterile Product Preparation - The program cultivates advanced skills in non-sterile compounding procedures, sterile product preparation employing aseptic techniques, clean room protocols, quality assurance methodologies, and contamination control procedures ensuring medication safety and efficacy in hospital and community pharmacy environments
  • Pharmacy Practice Operations & Systems - Students acquire proficiency in hospital dispensing workflows, community pharmacy operations, long-term care pharmaceutical services, computerized pharmacy software systems, prescription billing procedures, drug distribution protocols, inventory management, and patient prescription information management aligned with NAPRA Standards of Practice
  • Regulatory Frameworks & Professional Standards - The curriculum encompasses pharmacy laws, provincial and federal regulations governing controlled substances, professional ethics, interprofessional collaboration within healthcare teams, patient communication competencies, scope of practice boundaries, continuing professional development requirements, and workplace interpersonal skills essential for regulated pharmacy technician practice

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level positions: Regulated Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) in hospital pharmacies, community retail pharmacies, long-term care facilities, compounding pharmacies, pharmaceutical manufacturing companies, government health agencies requiring pharmacy expertise

  Professional advancement: Graduates progress toward senior pharmacy technician roles, pharmacy operations management, specialized compounding positions, quality assurance coordination, or pharmaceutical industry technical representation, with career trajectories requiring PEBC certification and provincial regulatory body registration

  Industry demand: Canada experiences substantial shortage of regulated pharmacy technicians across hospital and community settings, creating robust employment opportunities for qualified professionals who can support pharmacists in medication preparation, distribution, and patient safety initiatives throughout the expanding healthcare sector

  Better Jobs Ontario Funding: This program may be eligible for Better Jobs Ontario government funding. Eligible participants can receive financial support for tuition, books, and living expenses. Contact an Employment Ontario service provider to determine your eligibility and begin your application.

• Paramedic
  Today’s paramedics are the highly-trained front line of our medical services system. This critical profession calls for candidates who possess equal measures of self-confidence, inner strength and unwavering commitment to helping those in distress. Our 53 week Paramedic training program, which includes a 450 hour placement, provides the skills and knowledge you will need to practice emergency pre-hospital medical care and to function as an integral member of the health care team, assisting victims of accidents and illness, safely transporting patients and, if needed, continuing emergency treatment after arrival at a health care centre. The Paramedic program includes clinical and field placements. Typical employers include non-institutional health services, provincial and municipal governments, hospitals, manufacturing, mining and other private sector organizations. ADMISSION SELECTION PROCESS: To ensure the finest candidates enter the Paramedic field we have instituted a unique admission selection process. Requesting program information will have you in touch with our Admissions team who will be able to provide you with information on the process and the timelines involved.  

  PARAMEDIC COURSES:

  Anatomy and Physiology I, II	Psychology For Emergency Services
  Paramedic Fundamentals	Patient Care Theory I, II, III
  Patient Care Skills I, II	Clinical Experience
  Case Presentation	Field Consolidation
  Educational Success	Job Search and Interviewing Techniques
  Communications and Interpersonal Skills	Fitness Management
  Paramedic Fundamentals	Physical Education

• Personal Support Worker

  Program Overview

  The Personal Support Worker certificate program at CTS Canadian Career College spans 29 weeks, integrating comprehensive instruction with clinical field experience through hybrid delivery combining online and in-person learning. This credential equips students with essential competencies in personal care, health conditions management, specialized dementia care, and professional healthcare practices required to support elderly individuals, those recovering from illness, and persons with disabilities. Graduates complete NACC (National Association of Career Colleges) final examination and a 300-hour clinical placement, preparing them for vital roles within Canada's expanding healthcare sector addressing growing demand from aging populations.

  Core Competencies

  • Personal Care & Activities of Daily Living - Students develop expertise in assisting with personal hygiene, mobility and safety techniques, household management, nutrition and hydration support, medication assistance procedures, and maintaining client dignity and independence throughout care delivery
  • Health Conditions & Specialized Care Approaches - The program cultivates knowledge of body systems, diverse health conditions, cognitive and mental health issues, brain injury support, Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA®) certification for dementia care, compassionate end-of-life care, and family support strategies across developmental stages
  • Clinical Practice & Professional Standards - Students acquire proficiency in care planning, restorative care techniques, accurate documentation and record-keeping, abuse and neglect recognition and response protocols, infection control procedures, evidence-based practice application, and workplace safety standards
  • Emergency Response & Safety Competencies - The curriculum encompasses First Aid/CPR Level C certification, AODA accessibility standards, OH&S workplace safety regulations, professional communication skills, and ethical decision-making within healthcare team environments

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level positions: Personal Support Worker in hospitals, long-term care facilities, retirement homes, nursing homes, home care agencies, adult day programs, educational facilities, providing essential care to elderly, disabled, and recovering individuals

  Professional advancement: Graduates progress toward senior PSW positions, team leadership roles, specialized dementia care positions, restorative care coordination, or pursue additional healthcare education pathways including nursing programs

  Industry demand: Canada experiences substantial and growing demand for qualified Personal Support Workers driven by aging population demographics, requiring compassionate healthcare professionals who can deliver dignified care supporting individuals' independence and quality of life across diverse healthcare settings

  Better Jobs Ontario Funding: This program may be eligible for Better Jobs Ontario government funding. Eligible participants can receive financial support for tuition, books, and living expenses. Contact an Employment Ontario service provider to determine your eligibility and begin your application.

Business, Accounting, Marketing Programs

• Medical Office Administrator

  This 52-Week (including a 125 placement) diploma program prepares the graduate for administrative positions working in medical environments including clinics, hospitals, physician’s offices, physiotherapists and many more. Graduates will possess strong office administrative and computer skills combined with a basic understanding of anatomy, pathology and pharmacology. Graduates will use appropriate terminology when dealing with medical staff and clients/patients and will be able to assist medical staff with the care and administration of patients. Graduates will be prepared to produce transcribed reports and process computerized OHIP billing and associated documentation.

   

  MEDICAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR COURSES:

  Academic and Professional Success Strategies/AODA & OH&S	Intro to Computers and Google Apps
  Microsoft Word	Business & Social Media Communications
  Microsoft Excel	Career Launching & Portfolio Planning
  Microsoft PowerPoint	Crisis Prevention Intervention
  Microsoft Access	QuickBooks
  Medical Office Procedures & Management Essentials	Medical Terminology
  Accounting I : Basic Bookkeeping	Anatomy & Physiology
  Customer Service & Interpersonal Workplace Skills	Sage 50
  Standard First Aid with CPR Level C /AED	Medical Transcription
  Medical Record Management, Scheduling Software & OHIP Billing	Mental Health First Aid
  Interprofessional Collaboration For Health Providers	Field Placement

• Business Management
  The skills needed in business today are changing as rapidly as is business itself. CTS Canadian Career College’s 53 week Business Program (including a 200 hour placement) is specially designed to provide our students the skills they need to excel in various dynamic business environments. Graduates will develop the marketing and advertising skills to plan, direct, and evaluate the activities of sales departments. You will be able to promote the sale of products / services and establish distribution networks for these products. As a graduate, you will have the ability to develop and execute advertising campaigns, communication strategies to publicize events and maintain media relations. You will also be prepared to play a role in human resource management, including recruitment, orientation, change & organizational management and strategic planning.  

  PROGRAM COURSES

  Academic Success Strategies & AODA and OH&S Training Intro to Computers and Google Apps Customer Service & Interpersonal Workplace Skills Microsoft Office Excel Microsoft Office PowerPoint Microsoft Office Word Microsoft Office Access Accounting I : Basic Bookkeeping Sage 50® Accounting QuickBooks Business & Social Media Communications Career Launching and Portfolio Planning (Job Search) Business Fundamentals Introduction to Business Accounting Mathematics of Finance Business Economics Entrepreneurship and Business Networking Business Analytics and Risk Management Budgets and Projections Human Resources Management and Labour Relations Business Law and Ethics Recruitment and Selection: Best Practices Marketing and Sales Techniques Business Advertising Strategies Business Plan Development Business Administration Field Placement
• Accounting and Payroll Administrator
  Advancing computer technology means rapid change for today’s office payroll professional. As a result, this program provides extensive training in common office software applications as well as the skills needed to adapt to and manage the ongoing challenges today’s office payroll administrators must face. This 53-Week program provides practical training in office management practices, including operations, structure and functions, problem solving relative to people, equipment and procedures, and accounting and payroll practices including accounts payable/ receivable, trial balances, bookkeeping, journal entries, and payroll administration. The incorporation of CPA approved payroll courses provides graduates with a comprehensive skill set for today’s competitive job market. Students must successfully complete the Canadian Payroll Association’s Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification and participate in a 200-hour placement to receive an Accounting and Payroll Administrator diploma. The Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) offers the only payroll certifications in Canada. Payroll Compliance Practitioner (PCP) Certification The CPA’s PCP certification is the foundation for a career in payroll.  Gain an in-depth understanding of the legislative requirements to keep your organization compliant throughout the annual payroll cycle.  When you get certified, you join a growing community of supportive professionals and gain access to the resources you need to stay current and compliant. PCP certification requires three core courses, one transfer of credit and one year of weighted, related work experience. Please see the requirements in completion order listed below.

  1. Payroll Compliance Legislation (PCL)
  2. Payroll Fundamentals 1 (PF1)
  3. Payroll Fundamentals 2 (PF2)
  4. Introduction to Accounting (transfer of credit; offered at post-secondary institutions)
  5. PCP Work Experience Requirement Application (WERA) (a minimum of one year work experience in payroll)

  All courses, including the Introduction to Accounting transfer of credit, require a passing grade of 65% in order to be accepted toward PCP certification.

  ACCOUNTING & PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR PROGRAM COURSES:

  Academic and Professional Success Strategies/AODA & OH&S	Intro to Computers and Google Apps
  Sage 50	Payroll Fundamentals I & II
  Customer Service and Interpersonal Workplace Skills	Payroll Compliance Legislation
  Business & Social Media Communications	Case Study
  Placement	Accounting I : Basic Bookkeeping
  Career Launching & Portfolio Planning	QuickBooks
  Microsoft Excel	Intermediate Management Accounting
  Microsoft Word	Taxation
  Microsoft Access	Sage 50 – Intermediate
  Microsoft PowerPoint

• Office Administrator

  Program Overview

  The Office Administrator diploma program at CTS Canadian Career College spans 31 weeks, integrating comprehensive office management instruction with practical field experience. This credential equips students with essential competencies in office operations, accounting fundamentals, and contemporary business software applications necessary to adapt to rapidly evolving office technology environments. The curriculum develops proficiency in office management practices, bookkeeping procedures, and professional communication skills through hands-on training culminating in a 200-hour field placement within real-world office settings across public and private sector organizations.

  Core Competencies

  • Software applications & technology - Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Google Apps, accounting software systems (Sage 50, QuickBooks), business and social media communications platforms
  • Accounting & bookkeeping fundamentals - accounts payable/receivable procedures, trial balance preparation, journal entries, payroll administration, basic bookkeeping principles and practices
  • Office management & professional development - office operations structure and functions, problem-solving, customer service excellence, interpersonal workplace skills, career portfolio planning

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level: Office Administrator, Administrative Assistant, Office Coordinator, Bookkeeper, Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk throughout public and private organizations

  Advancement: Graduates progress toward senior administrative positions, office management roles, or specialized accounting functions

  Industry demand: Organizations across all sectors require capable office administrators who can manage operations, handle accounting procedures, and adapt to evolving technology

  Better Jobs Ontario Funding: This program may be eligible for Better Jobs Ontario government funding. Contact an Employment Ontario service provider to determine your eligibility.

Legal, Policing Programs

• Law Clerk
  Law clerks are trained to provide many important and highly specialized administrative duties related to the legal field. As a result, this profession has become an increasingly valuable resource to law firms and businesses alike. Graduates of this 53-Week Law Clerk program (includes a 190 hour placement) will work in a very fast-paced environment in law firms, corporate legal departments, financial institutions, insurance companies, title searching companies, Federal, Provincial and Municipal Government offices, court offices, registry offices, government boards and tribunals, and legal services provider agencies among a host of other institutions. Depending on the area of employment, law clerks have a wide range of responsibilities, including preparing trial documentation, interviewing witnesses, arranging trial dates and adjournments, preparing corporate/commercial documentation, completing family law financial statements, assisting in the administration of estates, completing legal research, searching titles and processing real estate transactions.  

  LAW CLERK COURSES:

  Academic & Professional Success Strategies		Wills, Trusts & Estates
  Intro to Computers and Google Apps		Administrative Law & Tribunal Practices
  Microsoft Access		Immigration Law
  Placement		Accounting I : Basic Bookkeeping
  Microsoft Word		Criminal Law
  Microsoft Excel		Family Law
  Sage 50		Provincial Offences
  Microsoft PowerPoint		Ethics, Professional Conduct & Evidence Procedures
  QuickBooks		Real Estate Law
  Intro to Law		Legal Research & Legal Writing
  Corporate and Business Law		Customer Service & Interpersonal Workplace Skills
  Civil Procedures – Including Small Claims Court		Career Launching & Portfolio Planning
  Contracts & Tort Law		Legal Transcription
  Business & Social Media Communications		Debtor-Creditor Law

• Paralegal
  Employment in paralegal services is expected to have a very positive growth rate throughout Ontario. To help meet this growing demand, CTS Canadian Career College has worked with leading employers to develop and deliver one of the most effective programs in the industry. Paralegals are trained to prepare legal documents, open and organize files, perform legal research and appear in court. As a result, this profession has become an increasingly valuable resource to law firms and businesses alike. By the end of this 52-Week Paralegal training program, students will have learned the advocacy and research skills that will qualify them to interview and represent clients in Small Claims Court, Administrative Tribunals, the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice for provincial and criminal matters. They can also work in legal departments in government ministries, private corporations, trade unions and professional associations. Students will gain valuable experience during a 125-hour placement arranged through the College. By successfully completing our program, our graduates possess the skills needed to pass the LSO licensing exam and practice as independent paralegals.

  PARALEGAL COURSES:

  Academic Success Strategies and AODA & OH&S Training	Intro to Computers and Google Apps
  Microsoft Word	Microsoft Excel
  Microsoft PowerPoint	Job Search
  Introduction to Law	Canadian Tort Law
  Contract Law	Highway Traffic Act & Provincial Offences
  Residential Tenancies Act	Administrative Law
  Tribunal Practice and Procedure (incl. Immigration Law)	Small Claims Court – Rules
  Evidence and the Litigation Process	Advocacy
  Legal Research and Computer Applications	Alternative Dispute Resolution
  Employment Law	Law Office Accounting
  Legal & Business Communications	Criminal Law – Summary Offences
  Debtor/Creditor Law	Interviewing Client Techniques
  Ethics & Professional Responsibility	Practice Management – Operating a Small Business Office
  Year-End Review	Practicum Placement
  Workplace Safety & Insurance Act

• Police Foundations
  Natural attrition and a growing urban population have resulted in an increasing demand for new police and security personnel. The OPP, RCMP and municipal agencies are currently actively pursuing new recruits. Graduates of the Police Foundations 51-Week program are trained to pursue a career in the various policing agencies across Canada. Alternative career paths include Canadian customs and immigration, custody and correctional services, and federal and provincial government enforcement bodies. Court bailiffs, campus police, wardens, personal and property security officers, 9-1-1 operators, and loss prevention control personnel are also in high demand across the country. Throughout the program, students become involved with their local community through assisting police services or event security detail. Students are required to wear the prescribed uniform and name tag during classes and practicum placement.  

  POLICE FOUNDATIONS COURSES:

  Communications	Community and Social Services
  Community Policing	Contemporary Policing
  Contemporary Social Problems	Criminal Law and Civil Law
  Psychology	Application of Canada’s Criminal Laws
  Arrest, Search, and Seizure	Canadian Government and Politics
  Academic and Professional Success Strategies/AODA & OH&S	Federal Statutes
  Ethical Reasoning	Criminology
  Youth in Conflict with the Law	Traffic Management
  Sociology	Report Writing
  Provincial Offences	Principles of Investigation
  Principles of Conflict Management	Physical Education
  Lifestyle Management	Diversity & First Nations Peoples
  Interviewing and Investigation	Interpersonal Relations
  Intro to Computers and Google Apps	CPR and First Aid Certification
  Business Writing Skills
  Job Search

Engineering Programs

• Network Engineering Technologist
  If you are fascinated with technology and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, you possess the traits of a successful candidate for the fast-paced field of network engineering, network administration and technical support. The program prepares students and includes an opportunity to become certified through Microsoft (MCP, MCSA, MCSE), Comp TIA (A+, Network+) and Cisco CCNA (Certified Cisco Network Associate) – certificates that are recognized internationally. Wherever there are computer networks, computer systems engineering professionals find ready and lucrative employment.  

  NETWORK ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST COURSES:

  Configuring Microsoft Exchange Server	Admin Scripting
  Cabling Infrastructure Design	Introduction to Linux
  A+ by Comptia & Network Fundamentals	Cisco Certified Network Associate
  Microsoft Windows Configuration	Technical Project
  Installing and Configuring Windows Server	Computer Mathematics
  Administering Windows Server	Interpersonal Workplace Skills
  Configuring Advanced Windows Server Services	Business Communication
  Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure	Job Search
  Implementing & Advanced Server Infrastructure	Database Fundamentals

Technology, Networking Programs

• Network Engineering Technologist
  If you are fascinated with technology and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, you possess the traits of a successful candidate for the fast-paced field of network engineering, network administration and technical support. The program prepares students and includes an opportunity to become certified through Microsoft (MCP, MCSA, MCSE), Comp TIA (A+, Network+) and Cisco CCNA (Certified Cisco Network Associate) – certificates that are recognized internationally. Wherever there are computer networks, computer systems engineering professionals find ready and lucrative employment.  

  NETWORK ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST COURSES:

  Configuring Microsoft Exchange Server	Admin Scripting
  Cabling Infrastructure Design	Introduction to Linux
  A+ by Comptia & Network Fundamentals	Cisco Certified Network Associate
  Microsoft Windows Configuration	Technical Project
  Installing and Configuring Windows Server	Computer Mathematics
  Administering Windows Server	Interpersonal Workplace Skills
  Configuring Advanced Windows Server Services	Business Communication
  Designing and Implementing a Server Infrastructure	Job Search
  Implementing & Advanced Server Infrastructure	Database Fundamentals

Skilled Trades, Auto, Fire Programs

• Fire Safety Apprentice

  Program Overview

  The Fire Safety Technician certificate program at CTS Canadian Career College spans 19 weeks, integrating comprehensive instruction with practical field experience. This credential equips students with essential competencies in fire alarm system testing, inspection, and electrical fundamentals. The curriculum prepares graduates to complete the CFAA Registered Technician designation, Canada's most-recognized credential for professionals who perform testing and inspection of fire alarm systems, culminating in a 160-hour placement within security and fire protection service environments.

  Core Competencies

  • Fire alarm system expertise - comprehensive understanding of fire alarm system overview, applications, testing and inspection procedures, fire safety principles, life safety systems electronics (LSSE)
  • Electrical systems fundamentals - basic electricity principles for fire alarm technicians, electrical system components and operations
  • Professional certification preparation - comprehensive preparation for CFAA final theory examination leading to Registered Technician designation, business communications, professional standards

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level: Fire Alarm Technician, Fire Safety Technician, Life Safety Systems Technician in fire protection service companies, security firms, building management, inspection services

  Advancement: Graduates progress toward senior technician roles, inspection coordination, or fire protection systems management positions with CFAA Registered Technician credentials

  Industry demand: Buildings and facilities across all sectors require qualified fire alarm technicians to perform essential testing and inspection services ensuring life safety system compliance and protecting lives and property

  Better Jobs Ontario Funding: This program may be eligible for Better Jobs Ontario government funding. Contact an Employment Ontario service provider to determine your eligibility.

• Brewing Technician

  Program Overview

  The Brewing Technician diploma program at CTS Canadian Career College spans 39 weeks, integrating distance education instruction with practical brewery experience. This credential equips students with brewing science fundamentals, fermentation management, quality control protocols, and packaging technologies essential for professional brewing operations. Delivered through 29 weeks of online learning followed by a 10-week (300-hour) industry internship, the program enables students to complete theoretical training within their communities before applying acquired knowledge in real-world brewery environments across Ontario's expanding craft brewery sector and large-scale brewing facilities.

  Core Competencies

  • Brewing science & production processes - ingredient chemistry (malt, hops, yeast, water), mashing, lautering, boiling, fermentation management, cellar practices, packaging operations (kegging, canning, bottling)
  • Quality assurance & laboratory techniques - sanitation protocols, CIP systems, testing methodologies (gravity, pH, IBU, SRM), sensory evaluation, brewery hygiene standards
  • Operations management & regulatory compliance - equipment maintenance, draft systems, production planning, inventory management, record-keeping, marketing, distribution, regulatory frameworks, taxation requirements

  Career Pathways

  Entry-level: Brewer's Assistant, Junior Brewer, Cellarperson, Packaging Technician, QC/QA Lab Technician, Taproom Operations in craft breweries, microbreweries, large-scale operations

  Advancement: Graduates progress toward head brewer positions, brewing operations management, quality assurance management, or independent craft brewery ventures

  Industry demand: Ontario's craft brewery sector expansion creates demand for skilled brewing personnel applying art, science, and technology essential for effective beer production

  Better Jobs Ontario Funding: This program may be eligible for Better Jobs Ontario government funding. Contact an Employment Ontario service provider to determine your eligibility.