Current Course Offerings

Winter 2025 TERM – SCWI @Sheridan

Davis Campus (Brampton)

ANIMAL ANATOMY — Wed 1-4PM

Students learn the grooming techniques that are commonly applied to domestic dogs and cats. Students discover how to identify breeds and select the best techniques to enhance their natural beauty and physical attributes while maintaining professional standards of health and safety. Students have the opportunity for hands-on application of theory during lab grooming sessions. Smock provided. Laptop recommended.

PHW4T; ANAT14717
Feb. 19 – May 28, 2025 (14 weeks)

CNC Set-up & Machining 1 — Tues 9AM-12PM

Students learn to set-up and machine work pieces on CNC machines. Topics covered include work holding, clamp positioning, and cutter selection. Also use of the machine control to position, locate part reference points, and facilitate dry run set-up techniques and machining process optimization will be emphasized. By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the ability to write CNC programs, set-up and operate CNC machine tools and produce CNC machined parts.

TMD4T;CNCM10146
Feb.18-May 27, 2025 (14 weeks)

CNC MANUAL PART PROGRAMMING — Tues 12-3PM

Students learn to prepare and write Computerized Numerical Control Manual Part Programs. They apply: Linear Interpolation, Circular Interpolation, Canned Cycles, Cutter Radius Compensation and Sub-Routine Programming to successfully write programs for both two axes turning centers and three axes machining centers. The skills gained within this course is applicable to all the precision metal cutting trades including Tool & Die Maker General Machinist, Mould Maker, Patternmaker, and Machine tool Builder and integrator.

TMB4T;CNCM14579
Feb. 18- May 27, 2025 (14 Weeks)

CONSTRUCTION — Thurs 9 - 11AM & 11AM - 2PM

Students learn a variety of working techniques applicable to the construction industry such as: Carpentry, framing, dry walling, taping, and finishing. Students are involved in the building of structures, the installation of wire items including lights, electrical receptacles, and switches, etc. Students also experience the fundamentals of installing plumbing fixtures. Boots and Safety Goggles are provided and required for each lab session.

TSL4T; MACH16367
Feb. 20-May 29, 2025 (14 weeks)

9am-11am Lecture
11am-2pm Lab

CONSTRUCTION — Wed 9 - 11AM & 11AM - 2PM

TSL4T; MACH16367
Feb. 19-May 28, 2025 (14 weeks)

9am-11am Lecture
11am-2pm Lab

FORENSICS AND CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION — Thurs 1-4PM

Students examine the forensic procedures required for a criminal investigation. Students analyze the rules of physical evidence that are mandated by legislation and regulatory authorities for the collection and presentation of evidence. Students explore the roles, responsibilities and interactions between police and key external partners such as the Office of the Chief Coroner and the Center of Forensic Sciences. Students consider a number of technological and scientific processes used in the preparation and presentation of physical evidence in court and compare various types of physical evidence and complete an introductory practical fingerprint analysis. Laptop recommended.

SNG4T;PSRV10146
Feb. 20-May 29, 2025 (14 weeks)

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND FITNESS — Wed 1-4PM

Students prepare for justice industry fitness standards by participating in a variety of physical fitness activities and academic work. Students also examine their personal lifestyle choices to promote a healthy lifestyle in their future careers as Community and Justice Services professionals. Laptop recommended.

PPH4T; LEIS13678
Feb. 19 – May 28, 2025 (14 weeks)

PLUMBING — Tues 9AM-11AM; 11AM-3PM

Students learn to use plumbing tools in a safe and efficient manner. Techniques in cutting and joining different materials are practiced. Precision measuring and checking techniques are used throughout the course. Fitting and assembly projects are completed using, hand tools and power tools common to the plumbing industry. Boots and Safety Googles provided and required for each lab session.

TSB4T;TSKL13431
Feb.18-May 27, 2025 (14 weeks)

9-11AM Lecture
11AM-3PM Lab

ROBOTICS — Thurs 1-4PM

This course is designed to be an introduction to robotics. The scope will be that of an introduction and familiarizing of robotic fundamentals. This will include the history and present-day use of robots in industry. The Participant will be able to identify many types of robots and applications that they can be assigned to perform. Students will be introduced to the operation and basic programming of a robot system.

TIC4T;ENGI25219
Feb. 20-May 29, 2025 (14 weeks)

WELDING & CUTTING PROCESSES — Thurs 9-10AM & 10AM-1PM

Students explore the principles and fundamental processes of oxy-fuel welding and cutting. Emphasis is placed on the safe setup and operation of oxy-fuel welding and cutting equipment. Students practice with oxyfuel cutting/welding equipment in a lab setting. Students participate in demonstrations, lab-based activities, interactive lectures, and discussions. Boots and Safety Googles are provided and required for each lab session.

TLJ4T; ENGI14579
Feb. 20-May 29, 2025 (14 weeks)

9am-10am Lecture
10am-1pm Lab

HMC Campus (Mississauga)

BUSINESS ADVERTISING —Tues 1-4PM

Students explore the role of advertising and the advertising agency, and the steps associated with the communication planning process. Students examine the cultural underpinnings to modern communications, including its pervasive influence on broader societal attitudes, ethics, stereotypes, and norms. Students also identify the core elements of marketing communication and consumer behaviour and use this information to develop marketing communication objectives and strategies and gain the confidence to prepare and present an advertising pitch. Laptop recommended.

BMD4T;ADVG17005
Feb.18-May 27, 2025 (14 weeks)

CREATIVE THINKING —Tues 11AM- 2PM

Students explore creativity as a discipline of study, cultural myths about creativity, and the psychological conditions conducive to creative thinking. Explain major emotional, cultural, and environmental creative blocks. Identify student creative processes. Exercise methods to develop personal creative capacity and create a solution to an unresolved challenge.

JFD4T;HUMN14857G
Feb.18-May 27, 2025 (14 weeks)

Trafalgar Campus (Oakville)

SOUND DESIGN —Tues 1-4PM

Students study the principles of sound, sound recording, basic audio physics, aesthetics of sound, editing and digital audio theory. The application of sound design is examined through analysis of film, television, recording arts, the history of sound designers, and various techniques specific to the sonic arts. Students engage in computer lab and soft ware demonstrations, illustrative lectures, and computer-based project assignments fundamental to the study of Sound Design.

TGF4T;MEDA14310
Feb.18-May 27, 2025 (14 weeks)

SWAC ONLY

ANTHROPOLOGY (SWAC HDSB) — Fri 10AM-1PM - Oakville Campus

Students address what it means to be human in contemporary society, as well as in different times and different places, by examining the five major subfields of anthropology: biological anthropology, archaeology, linguistic anthropology, socio-cultural anthropology, and applied anthropology. Students examine how the relationship between culture, biology and the environment has shaped the evolution of the human species, our hominin ancestors, and living primates.

HSZ4T; ANTH17721G
Feb. 21 – May 30, 2025 (14 weeks)

NUTRITION FOR WELL-BEING (SWAC PDSB) — Wed 10AM-1PM - Mississauga Campus

Students explore how human nutrition affects overall health by examining the role of nutrition in the prevention and treatment of diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. Other topics that students examine include fad diets, vegetarian diets, eating disorders and sports nutrition. Students also learn how to interpret food labels and create diets that support good health by utilizing Dietary Reference Intakes and Canada’s Food Guide. Students explore nutrition through interactive lectures, group assignments and presentations.

JDD4T; NUTR19207G
Feb.19 – May 28, 2025 (14 weeks)

PERSPECTIVES ON WORLD ISSUES (SWAC DPCDSB) — Thurs 10AM-1PM - Mississauga Campus

Boundaries between local, national, and international issues have become increasingly blurred in the age of globalization. Issues such as trade inequities, environmental protection, climate change, the scarcity of resources, poverty and the rise of ‘tribalism’ and religious fundamentalism transcend national borders. How do we reconcile principles such as sustainable growth, human rights, and democracy with the demands of industry, global financial institutions, and the market system as a whole? This discussion-based course will provide you with an overview of the key issues that affect you, your community, Canada, and the world. You will have an opportunity to select the issues that interest you the most and learn more about them through your own research.

HSJ4T; HUMN11713G
Feb.20- May 29, 2025 (14 weeks)

WELLNESS & HEALTHY LIVING (SWAC DPCDSB) — Wed 10AM-1PM - Mississauga Campus

Students investigate their own personal well-being through the exploration of the fundamental principles of physical and mental health. These principles are applied tovarious day-to-day activities or issues, allowing the student to make positive decisions that lead to a healthy lifestyle. Topics covered include dealing with stress, exercise and physical fitness, nutrition, sexual health, substance and non-substance addiction, personal safety, and environmentally friendly health choices.

HFB4T;HEAL13271G
Feb.19-May 28, 2025 (14 weeks)

Halton Electric ONLY

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES 1 (HCDSB Halton Electrical ONLY) — Wed 2-3 PM & Fri 8-11AM - Brampton Campus

Students learn the fundamentals of designing and creating electronic circuits. Students gain experience by being introduced to a variety of electronic components. Students gain hands-on experience by integrating their components into a variety of circuits. Students examine a variety of power supplies and electrical measuring tools to analyze their circuits.

TES4T;ENGI17900
Feb.19-May 30, 2025 (14 weeks)

RESIDENTIAL PRINTS & STANDARDS (HCDSB Halton Electrical ONLY) — Wed 1-2 PM & Fri 11AM-2PM - Brampton Campus

This is a theory-based course. Students learn to interpret electrical codes, regulations, and residential construction drawings. These skills and knowledge will enable the student to plan and layout the electrical installation of a residential building.

TBO4T; TECH10065
Feb.19 – May 30, 2025 (14 weeks)

UGDSB Electrical ONLY

RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATIONS — Tues 9AM-3PM - Brampton Campus

Students develop the skills and knowledge required to plan, layout and safely execute the electrical installation of a typical home. Students interpret the symbols on schematic diagrams and electrical layout diagrams and match these to typical real-world devices. Students develop the skills required for safe and correct electrical connections. During construction projects, students plan, layout and build the electrical installation of a typical home safely and competently with basic building materials and tools common in residential construction. Boots and Safety Googles provided and required for each lab session.

TNJ4T;ELEY10146
Feb.18 – May 27, 2025 (14 weeks)