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Journeyperson to Construction, Building and Design Technology Diplomas

Accessible entrance pathways for academic & career growth

Take your experience as a Journeyperson in a construction trade into a new and exciting career in construction, building and design technology.  

NAIT will recognize the skills and expertise you developed in your trades career as an alternative entrance pathway to select diploma programs. 

Build on your technical skills as a tradesperson and discover a career in architecture, engineering, design and more!  

Eligible diploma programs

If you have a Canadian Journeyperson Certification, you can use it as an alternate entrance pathway for admission if you are missing one or more of the program's minimum entrance requirements. Explore the following eligible programs to learn about admissions and future career opportunities:

Eligible construction trades

Completion of a Canadian Journeyperson Certificate in one of the below approved trades will be used to satisfy both minimum and competitive entrance requirements for the above diploma programs. 

  • Boilermaker

  • Bricklayer 

  • Cabinetmaker 

  • Carpenter 

  • Electrician 

  • Gasfitter (Class A) 

  • Ironworker (without a specialty, or both structural and reinforcing) 

  • Plumber 

  • Powerline Technician 

  • Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic  

  • Sheet Metal Worker 

  • Steamfitter-pipefitter 

  • Welder 

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