Durham College
Oshawa, ON
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Durham College is a publicly funded Ontario college (established 1967) with campuses in Oshawa and Whitby, offering nine skilled trades apprenticeship programs at the OPG Centre for Skilled Trades and Technology. The 60,000-square-foot Whitby facility, opened in 2022, features advanced labs, shops, and a purpose-built boiler lab unique among Durham Region colleges. The college shares its Oshawa campus with Ontario Tech University and offers over 60 academic pathway opportunities into degree programs.
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Top Programs
Skilled-trades programs offered by Durham College.
- General Carpenter
- Industrial Mechanic Millwright
- Plumber
- Steamfitter/Pipefitter
- Construction & Maintenance Electrician
- Boiler Operator
- Trades Fundamentals
- Electrical Engineering Technician
Certifications & Accreditations
Credentials and accreditations Durham College holds.
- Publicly funded Ontario college
- OSAP eligible
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Durham College publicly funded?
- Yes. Durham College is a publicly funded Ontario college established in 1967, with campuses in Oshawa and Whitby. Domestic students are eligible for OSAP and other provincial training supports.
- What skilled trades programs does Durham College offer?
- Durham offers nine apprenticeship programs, including general carpenter, construction and maintenance electrician, industrial mechanic millwright, plumber, steamfitter/pipefitter, and boiler operator, plus the Trades Fundamentals certificate and Electrical Engineering Technician diploma.
- What is the OPG Centre for Skilled Trades and Technology?
- Opened in 2022 at Durham's Whitby campus, the Ontario Power Generation Centre for Skilled Trades and Technology is a 60,000-square-foot facility with advanced labs, shops, and a purpose-built boiler lab — increasing Durham's industrial trades training capacity by 750 students.
- Does Durham College offer university pathways?
- Yes. Durham College shares its Oshawa campus with Ontario Tech University and offers over 60 academic pathway opportunities for students who wish to continue into degree programs after completing their college credentials.
- Are the reviews on this page verified?
- Yes. To maintain the integrity of our directory, every Durham College review is manually moderated by our team to ensure it reflects a genuine student experience.