Automotive Technician
The Automotive Technician Program is designed to develop an understanding of the basic purpose, construction, operation and service of component parts and assemblies of an automobile. Students will develop the knowledge and skills required to disassemble, inspect, machine calibrate and reassemble motor vehicle units and components.
Basic Electrical
This program is designed to teach the student the skills and knowledge required to become employed in a variety of jobs in the electrical field. It will also prepare the student for studies in related technologies.
Each course within the program will have curriculum related to occupational safety and health, and both theory and practical components of the program will emphasize knowledge and practices for a safe workplace.
Carpentry/Woodworking
This one-year 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.
Courses include blueprint reading, hand tool and machine woodworking, framing, concrete forming, roofing, interior and exterior finishing, cabinet making and stair building, CNC wood processing, as well as a work practicum.
Culinary Arts
This 40-week program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills in Culinary Arts and prepare students for employment in this field. The students will be working and cooking food in the UCN cafeteria.
Each course within the program will have a curriculum related to occupational safety and health, and the program's theory and practical components will emphasize knowledge and practices for a safe workplace.
Students may exit the program with a Commercial Cooking Aide certificate upon completing all program courses except UC.ART.0670 and UC.MSC.1300. Students exiting the program with a Commercial Cooking Aide certificate will not be eligible for the first level in class academic training of the associated apprenticeship program.
Information Technology Readiness North (InTeRN)
Launch Your IT Career in 10 Months, Exclusively for Indigenous Women!
Take your first step towards a fulfilling career in Information Technology. The University College of the North's InTeRN program is your perfect starting point, exclusively tailored for Indigenous women!
Our intensive ten-month program is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of computer assembly, network building, and security. No experience is required - we welcome all Indigenous women passionate about IT.
Here's what you'll gain from our InTeRN program:
Comprehensive ten-month training program exclusively for Indigenous women
No prior IT experience required
Conveniently delivered on-campus in The Pas, providing you with a supportive and engaging learning environment
Prepares you to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam, an esteemed and globally recognized credential
Partnership with Cisco Netacad, offering an opportunity to train using authorized curriculum
Partnership with Computers for Schools Manitoba (C4S), offering hands-on experience practicum opportunities
Gain the skills necessary for today's IT support jobs
Join us on this exciting opportunity and unlock your potential in the world of IT! Apply to InTeRN today.
IT Support Technician
Embark on a career in Information Technology (IT). The IT Support Technician Program is our five-month program, featuring September and February intakes. The program will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge you need to thrive in any entry-level IT support role. With a focus on hands-on experience and practical training, you will be prepped to take the industry-recognized CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 certification exams, setting you up for an exciting career in IT.
Here are some highlights of our IT Support Technician Program:
- Five-month program exclusively designed for IT support roles
Delivered on-campus in The Pas, providing a supportive and interactive learning environment - Develops computer, networking, and security skills needed to become an IT support technician
- Hands-on training and practical experience to supplement your education
- Prepares you for the CompTIA A+ certification exam, making you a globally recognized credential holder
Our graduates are well-equipped to pursue high-demand employment opportunities in the IT field. As a technical support technician, you will assist computer users by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving software, hardware, and network problems.
Apply today to the IT Support Technician Program at the University College of the North and take the first step towards a bright and promising future in IT.
Intro to Construction Trades
In this program, students learn the basic skills of plumbing, carpentry and electrical. Upon completion students will have the skillset to repair and maintain residential, commercial or industrial buildings, work as a trades helper or enter into an apprenticeship program. Student successfully completing this one-year program will receive a certificate in construction trades.
Each course within the program will have curriculum related to occupational safety and health, and both theory and practical components of the program will emphasize knowledge and practices for a safe workplace.
Heavy Duty Mechanics
This program is designed to give students broad-based training in the heavy duty mechanic field. The training provided emphasizes sound theoretical training to meet the challenges presented by the increasingly more complex designs found in today's on- and off-road trucks, as well as construction and forestry equipment. Fundamental skills of the trade are reinforced through exposure to practical applications. Other areas of program emphasis include related computer applications and business management skills.
Each course within the program will have curriculum related to occupational safety and health, and both theory and practical components of the program will emphasize knowledge and practices for a safe workplace.
The program is designed to develop the students' work attitudes and standard of craftsmanship, problem-solving skills, and personal pride in order to prepare them for employment in the heavy equipment field.
Industrial Welding
This program is designed to teach the student the skills to become employed as a welding operator, welder's helper or an apprentice. This program is heavily oriented towards hands-on experience. The practical portion of the program includes arc welding, oxyacetylene welding, brazing, G.M.A.W., G.T.A.W. and arc-air. The fundamentals of proper tool and equipment usage are also covered.
Each course within the program will have curriculum related to occupational safety and health, and both theory and practical components of the program will emphasize knowledge and practices for a safe workplace.
Natural Resources Management Technology (NRMT)
This two-year diploma program is designed to train the student for a wide range of employment opportunities in the field of natural resources management. The training provided emphasizes interrelationships among natural resources including forests, water, fish and wildlife, and is designed to provide the technical skills required by technicians in the use and management of natural resources.
Graduates are prepared for employment as technicians with government and private agencies involved in wildlife, fisheries, and forest research and/or management, park wardens, natural resources officers and environmental technicians.
Program graduates who wish to further this education may receive credits at the University of Manitoba, the University of Winnipeg, Brandon University, the University of Lethbridge and other institutions. Articulation and transfer agreements are constantly changing, updated and revised.
Law Enforcement
UCN can provide a strong foundation for students to apply for rewarding careers in the RCMP, City Police Forces, First Nations Policing, correctional institutions, security positions, restorative justice programs, and sheriff’s department.
UCN faculty includes a team of instructors with career experience in RCMP and Corrections, who have credentials in Adult Education, and are committed to student success within the realms of legal health care practice.
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.
