In addition to Diploma programs, Collège d'Alfred offers innovative French-language certificate programs in Golf Course and Green Space Maintenance and Veterinary Medical Receptionist. These programs are designed to offer its graduates life-long, rewarding career opportunities in the golf course and animal health sectors. Campus tours are the best way for you to learn more about Collège d'Alfred. Explore the educational possibilities and sample the College's lifestyle. In touring the facilities and when making arrangements to discuss specific programs, you will be sure to receive the personal attention you deserve. To obtain more information about Collège d'Alfred or to arrange an appointment please call (613) 679-2218 Ext. 514.
For information on admissions, fees, courses and program requirements for any of the following certificate programs contact the college directly at:
This certificate program prepares students for employment in the maintenance of golf courses and green spaces as well as providing them with managerial skills required for teamwork and various administrative tasks. The primary focus is on turf issues but ornamentals, trees and shrubs will also be studied. In addition to golf courses, graduates may find employment with municipalities, provincial and federal parks, nurseries and greenhouses. Applicants must have obtained an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent. Mature students may be accepted on the basis of their work experience.
CGLF*1010 Mathematics
CGLF*1020 Machinery and Tool Safety
CGLF*1030 Soils
CGLF*1040 Fertilization
CGLF*1050 Irrigation
CGLF*1060 Cultural Practices
CGLF*1070 Maintaining Ornamental Plants
CGLF*1080 Plant Diseases and Pests
CGLF*1090 Client Service
CGLF*2010 Turfgrass Management
CGLF*2020 Identification of Turfgrasses
CGLF*2030 Turf Establishment
CGLF*2040 Advanced Cultural Practices
CGLF*2050 Turf Equipment Maintenance
CGLF*2060 Stress in Turfgrass
CGLF*2070 Naturalizing the Golf Course
CGLF*2080 Advanced Turfgrass Diseases
CGLF*2090 Safe Handling of Pesticides
CGLF*2100 Managing a Maintenance Budget
CGLF*3010 Communication and Leadership
CGLF*3020 Safety and Equipment
CGLF*3030 Marketing
CGLF*3040 Accounting Basics
CGLF*3050 Project Management
CGLF*3060 Time Management
CGLF*3070 Computer Basics
This certificate program offers specialized training to prepare the student for a front-line role in the field of animal health. The principal objectives are to develop effective interpersonal communication skills, business management skills and the basic technical skills and knowledge of animal care, and the practices and protocols of a veterinary clinic. Other employment opportunities include animal shelters, pet stores, boarding facilities, emergency clinics and referral hospitals. Applicants must have obtained an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent).
CVMR*1010 Business Communications
CVMR*1020 Computers
CVMR*1030 Interpersonal Communications
CVMR*1040 Introduction to Animal Care
CVMR*1050 Laboratory Procedures
CVMR*1060 Nutrition
CVMR*1070 Pharmacology
CVMR*1080 Veterinary Anatomy and Terminology
CVMR*1090 Veterinary Medical Office Procedures I & II
CVMR*1100 Work Placement
In addition to Diploma programs, Kemptville College offers a number of innovative certificate programs, developed with direct industry input to satisfy their requirements for qualified workers. These programs are designed to offer graduating students life-long, rewarding opportunities in power and equipment technology, equestrian and arboriculture careers.
Established in 1917, Kemptville College is one of Ontario's oldest and most beautiful colleges. Kemptville College is committed to specialized quality education and academic excellence with many years of experience, heritage, and tradition. As one of the colleges of the University of Guelph, Kemptville College is supported by the Agri-Food Industry of Eastern Ontario, Ontario Retail Farm Equipment Dealership Association (ORFEDA) as well as many well established institutions and associations in the Canadian business sector.
The College is a highly specialized school offering unique programs comparable to no other community college. All programs are integrated with technologically equipped facilities, computerized machinery and laboratory equipment. The college has built a strong foundation with a network of solid support from the industries of Canada. Preparation for exciting, challenging careers and employment begin at Kemptville College.
The college faculty and staff combine their extensive career experience with a strong desire to improve their respective industries in passing on this experience during the development and delivery of "In-Demand" training to all students.
This full commitment to students continues in supplying assistance and counsel as students move from college to the work environment.
The Power and Equipment Centre at Kemptville College is approved by the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training to deliver the in-school apprenticeship training requirements in farm equipment, heavy duty equipment and fork lift equipment apprentice mechanic training programs.
Campus tours are the best way for you to learn more about Kemptville College. Explore education possibilities or sample the lifestyle at our college. Tours are available year round, every Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. with special tours to the residence. Touring the facilities, and making arrangements to discuss specific programs, you'll be sure to receive the personal attention you deserve. To find out more information about the Kemptville College, watch for posters and visiting dates available at your local school or call the Campus Tours/Liaison Office at 613-258-8336 ext 316 to arrange an appointment.
For information on admissions, fees, courses and program requirements for any of the following certificate programs contact the college directly at:
OCAS Program Code K110 - Two Semesters
Advanced Welding Techniques Certificate is the newest certificate program being offered by the Power & Equipment Centre at Kemptville College. This program is designed for students with previous welding experience who have chosen to make welding a full-time career. The selection of courses has been assembled to meet the requirements of industry in Canada and world wide. Students will be introduced to many new welding and metallurgy techniques. Graduates will have extensive knowledge and hands-on experience to add to their resume. Industry recognized inspectors will provide testing and tickets for a variety of plate and pipe welds. This program is recognized by both the Canadian Welding Bureau and the Technical Standards and Safety Association.
Employment opportunities include manufacturing, custom fabrication, pipeline construction, commercial building construction, general contracting/road construction, marine and aviation, and equipment repair.
Semester 1
CPE*AW01 0AW-OXY-Acetylene Weld I
CPE*AW02 SMAW-Sheilded Metal ARC I
CPE*AW O3 MIG-Metal Inert Gas I
CPE*AW04 OA-OXY-Acetylene Flame
CPE*AW05 Blueprint Reading and Layout
CPE*AW06 Fabrication I
CPE*AW07 Computer Applications I
CPE*AW08 Equipment Maintenance I
CPE*AW09 Basic Machine Shop I
CPE*AW10 Ontario Business Practices I
Semester 2
CPE*AW11 SMAW-Sheilded Metal ARC II
CPE*AW12 MIG-Metal Inert Gas II
CPE*AW13 TIG-Tungsten Inert Gas
CPE*AW14 Plasma Cutting
CPE*AW 15 Fabrication II
CPE*AW16 Computer Applications II
CPE*AW17 Equipment Maintenance II
CPE*AW18 Basic Machine Shop II
CPE*AW19 Ontario Business Practices II
CPE*AW20 Metallurgy
CPE*AW21 Welding Theory
OCAS Program Code K107 - Two Semesters, beginning in September
Increasingly federal, provincial and municipal services, as well as parks and conservation authorities and horticultural businesses, including fertilizer and chemical dealers, are seeking employees with an interest in large trees and with specialized knowledge in how trees contribute to the urban landscape. Students will learn how trees function, how to use integrated pest management to control diseases and insect problems, how to improve fertility through proper soil management and how to scout for tree problems. Business management skills are also taught. Students will also learn how to cable and brace trees and to fell trees. Students must supply own basic safety equipment and some climbing equipment. Courses leading to external licenses and certificates also available.
CARB*5110 Starting a Small Business
CARB*5120 Tree Management I
CARB*5130 Tree Identification
CARB*5170 Climbing I
DAGR*1200 Applied Plant Science
DAGR*1300 Soil Principles
DAGR*1610 Computer Applications I
DAGR*3700 Agroforestry
CARB*5210 Tree Morphology and Physiology
CARB*5220 Tree Management II
CARB*5230 Tree Pest Identification & Management
CARB*5250 Climbing II
CARB*5260 Computer Applications II
CARB*5270 Equipment Operation, Maintenance & Management
CARB*5290 Safety
DAGR*4050 Pesticide Certification & Management
DAGR*4610 Business Project
OCAS Program Code K103 - One Semester (15 Weeks)
The equestrian program offers students the opportunity to develop their riding, coaching and stable management capabilities. It also develops the knowledge and experience required to care for horses. This course is very skills oriented, and students learn "by doing". The Kemptville College environment is challenging and encourages team work.
Highlights of the program include:
The Equestrian Program begins in August and ends in mid-December, and may
be offered during the Winter Semester from January through May. Since the
program is totally skills oriented, enrolment is limited.
The physical demands of this program include lifting, shovelling and riding.
Therefore, it is essential that students applying be physically able to participate in
these activities.
CEQ*0100 Equine Reproduction
CEQ*0220 Equine Unsoundness
CEQ*0230 Horse Fitness
CEQ*0240 Stable Design/Tractor SFY
CEQ*0400 Coaching Techniques
CEQ*0500 English Riding
CEQ*0510 Western Riding
CEQ*0520 Stable Duty
CEQ*0600 Stable Management./Horse Health
CEQ*0610 Horse & Tack Care
OCAS Program Code K109 - Two Semesters
The Equine Coaching Certificate program will target individuals looking for a teaching postition in the equine industry. The curriculum is similar tot he Equine Management Certificate program with a coaching course added. The program requires an externship field placement through the summer months and completion of the program in the fall semester. Students must bring their own horse.
Prerequisites are Standard First Aid, Coaching Theory Level I, Western Rider Level III for Western Riders or English Rider Level II for English Riders. You must be 18 years of age to be enrol.
CEC*0010 Coaching I
CEM*0010 Horse Breeding and Management
CEM*0020 Conditioning Programs
CEM*0030 Equine Health Management
CEM*0040 Talking with Horse Industry Professionals
CEM*0050 Riding and Ground Training I
CEM*0060 Stable Duty I
CEC*0020 Coaching II
CEM*0070 Equine Nutrition
CEM*0080 Equine Form and Function
CEM*0090 Stable and Horse Management
CEM*0100 Riding and Ground Training II
CEM*0110 Workplace Business Skills
CEM*0120 Stable Duty II
OCAS Program Code K108 - Two Semesters
The Equestrian Management Certificate program is designed for the individual who wants a job working with horses on a day-to-day basis in the equine industry. This program starts in January. The program requires an externship field placement through the summer months and completion of the program in the fall semester. Students have the option of bringing their own horse, when space permits.
CEM*0010 Horse Breeding and Management
CEM*0020 Conditioning Programs
CEM*0030 Equine Health Management
CEM*0040 Talking with Horse Industry Professionals
CEM*0050 Riding and Ground Training I
CEM*0060 Stable Duty I
CEM*0070 Equine Nutrition
CEM*0080 Equine Form and Function
CEM*0090 Stable and Horse Management
CEM*0100 Riding and Ground Training II
CEM*0110 Workplace Business Skills
CEM*0120 Stable Duty II
OCAS Program Code K102 - Two Semesters (30 Weeks, beginning in September)
Designed to provide practical up-to-date training for careers in diagnosing and repairing of equipment in farm, construction and heavy duty equipment industries.
You will have the opportunity to develop the skills involved in the diagnosis and repair of equipment found in farm, construction, or highway truck industries. The ever increasing sophistication of diesel equipment found in today's motive power market, coupled with a broad application in a number of industries, will continue to create a demand for skilled, well trained mechanics to maintain this equipment. This in-school program provides time allocation for trade theory, shop practice and industry related subjects.
The Diesel Equipment Mechanic program includes all requirements found in the Motive Power (Common Core) Apprenticeship in-school curriculum and most of the material from the 2nd and 3rd levels of the Farm Equipment, Heavy Equipment and Forklift curriculum as administered by the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training, Apprenticeship Branch. You will receive appropriate credits when you register as an apprentice mechanic.
CPE*1316 Welding I for Mechanics
CPE*1410 Hydraulics/Pneumatics I
CPE*1412 Power Trains
CPE*1331 Applied Work Practices
CPE*1402 Internal Combustion Engines
CPE*1405 Fuel Systems I
CPE*1414 Steering/Suspension/Brakes
CPE*1407 Electrical/Electronics I
CPE*1219 Introduction to Computers
CPE*2404 HD Diesel Fuel Systems
CPE*2328 Applied Work Practices
CPE*2408 Hydraulics/Pneumatics II
CPE*2411 HD Power Trains
CPE*2302 HD Diesel Engines
CPE*2506 Electrical/Electronics II
CPE*2315 Welding II for Mechanics
OCAS Program Code K104 - Two Semesters (30 Weeks, beginning in September)
Designed to provide technical knowledge and practical skills training for a variety of positions in the motive power industry and the greater rural community. This demanding program provides students with enhanced technological troubleshooting skills required by employers today.
The sophistication of the industry and its equipment continue to create a demand for skilled, well trained individuals, wishing to pursue careers, not only in service, but also in parts, sales, management and related positions.
This program places special emphasis on development of the knowledge, skills and self confidence needed to work effectively, confidently and independently in solving the challenging situations arising from the use of today's motive power equipment.
The Diesel Equipment Technician program includes all material found in the Ontario Ministry of Education and Training, Apprenticeship Branch in-school curriculum for apprenticeship in Farm Equipment, Heavy Equipment, and Forklift mechanic trades. The first level (Common Core) of the Automotive and Truck/Coach apprenticeship is also covered. Upon successful completion of this program you may register, through your employer, as an apprentice in any one of these trades and receive the appropriate credits for training completed.
CPE*1219 Introduction to Computers
CPE*1217 Parts Department Operations
CPE*1218 Retail Business Practices
CPE*1316 Welding I
CPE*1409 Hydraulics/Pneumatics I
CPE*1311 Power Trains
CPE*1215 Applied Work Practices
CPE*1401 Internal Combustion Engines
CPE*1304 Fuel Systems I
CPE*1406 Electrical/Electronics I
CPE*2217 Computer Applications
CPE*2213 Equipment Selling
CPE*2214 Service Management
CPE*2303 HD Diesel Fuel Systems
CPE*2307 Hydraulics/Pneumatics II
CPE*2216 Applied Work Practices II
CPE*2310 HD Power Trains
CPE*2301 HD Diesel Engines
CPE*2405 Electrical/Electronics II
CPE*2315 Welding II for Mechanics
OCAS Program Code K105 - Two Semesters (30 Weeks, beginning in September)
The Golf and Turf Equipment Mechanic program is designed to train students in the use, service, and repair of the various types of powered equipment used in the golf, turf, landscaping, and small equipment rental industries.
The ever increasing sophistication of the wide variety of specialized equipment found in these areas, continue to create a demand for skilled, well trained individuals pursuing interesting and challenging careers. Students will acquire knowledge and skills which will allow them to understand the mechanics of gas and diesel powered equipment, setup, diagnose, and perform routine service and repair work, and be familiar with basic principles of turf grass management.
The Ontario Ministry of Education and Training, Apprenticeship Branch is currently reviewing the in-school curriculum requirements for Small Engine and Golf Equipment Mechanic apprentice mechanic programs. The content of the Golf and Turf Equipment Mechanic program is drawn from these curricula, as well as the Farm and Heavy Duty Mechanic apprenticeship programs, and will be adjusted to address Ministry standards, to allow maximum credits towards apprenticeship in appropriate trades.
CPE*1526 Internal Combustion Engines I
CPE*1427 Hydraulics/Pneumatics I
CPE*1428 Electrical/Electonics I
CPE*1429 Power Trains
CPE*1630 Turf Maintenance
CPE*1316 Welding for Mechanics I
CPE*1331 Applied Work Practices
CPE*2523 Internal Combustion Engines II
CPE*2424 Hydraulics/Pneumatics II
CPE*2425 Electrical/Electronics II
CPE*2426 Steering, Suspension and Brakes
CPE*2627 Equipment Maintenance and Repair
CPE*2328 Applied Work Practices
CPE*2329 Welding for Mechanics II
After more than one year of development, a partnership of the Canadian Oil Heat Association, Technical Standards & Safety Authority and Kemptville College is introducing two new OBT Certificate Training Programs. The expanded OBT curriculum has been designed, evaluated and taught by the Canadian Oil Heat Industry's experts: burner technicians with years of experience and highly regarded regulatory/fuel safety leaders.
The OBT3 Certificate is a five-week-entry-level program that provides industry with what it wants and needs: skilled technicians who can be on the job the day after graduation.
The OBT2 Certificate is a Pilot Program that requires the successful completion of the OBT3 Certificate as a pre-requisite. Please contact Kemptville College directly for more information about this program.
OCAS Program Code K101 - Two Semesters (30 Weeks, beginning in September)
Students will have the opportunity to develop welding, fabrication and repair skills required for employment in a variety of repair and welding occupations. Employers need welders today with the ability to perform a wide variety of tasks in the fabrication, repair and maintenance fields. In addition to a sound knowledge of the safe and efficient use of welding equipment, students will gain an understanding of the operation and repair of equipment found in Ontario. The program places a heavy emphasis (70% of training hours) on the hands-on mode of training. You learn to weld by welding.
Students successfully meeting the completion standards of the Welding and Equipment Repair Program are given a certificate recognizing their achievements in specific welding operations.
CPE*1624 Shielded Metal Arc Welding
CPE*1221 Welding & Metallurgy Theory
CPE*1222 Blue Print Reading for Welders
CPE*1225 Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding
CPE*1320 Power Trains
CPE*1403 Internal Combustion Engines
CPE*1408 Electricity for Welders
CPE*1423 Oxyacetylene Welding I
CPE*1331 Applied Work Practices
CPE*1219 Introduction to Computers
CPE*2312 Steering, Suspension & Brakes
CPE*2621 Metal Inert Gas (MIG) Welding
CPE*2222 Gas Tungsten (TIG) Arc Welding
CPE*2328 Applied Work Practices
CPE*2620 Shielded Metal Arc Welding II
CPE*2409 Hydraulics/Pneumatic Systems
CPE*2218 Welding & Metallurgy Theory II
CPE*2219 Oxyacetylene Welding II
This certificate program offers specialized training to prepare the student for a front-line role in the field of animal health. The principal objectives are to develop effective interpersonal communication skills, business management skills and the basic technical skills and knowledge of animal care, and the practices and protocols of a veterinary clinic. Other employment opportunities include animal shelters, pet stores, boarding facilities, emergency clinics and referral hospitals. Applicants must have obtained an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (or equivalent).
CVMR*1010 Business Communications
CVMR*1020 Computers
CVMR*1030 Interpersonal Communications
CVMR*1040 Introduction to Animal Care
CVMR*1050 Laboratory Procedures
CVMR*1060 Nutrition
CVMR*1070 Pharmacology
CVMR*1080 Veterinary Anatomy and Terminology
CVMR*1090 Veterinary Medical Office Procedures I & II
CVMR*1100 Work Placement
Contact Carolyn Lucio, Client Services, Ridgetown College directly at 519/674-1524 (email: clucio@ridgetownc.uoguelph.ca) or the College at boneill@ridgetownc.uoguelph.ca, tel. 519-674-1524, fax 519-674-1530 for information on admission requirements, fees and courses.