Durham College

About Durham College

Durham College is a public college in Whitby offering electrician training toward Ontario's compulsory 309A trade, including the in-school apprenticeship levels.

Whitby sits in Durham Region on the eastern edge of the GTA, a growing area with residential, industrial and energy-sector construction.

Admissions: Electrician is a compulsory trade (309A) in Ontario: you register an apprenticeship with a sponsoring employer and complete the in-school levels at a college like Durham, then pass the Certificate of Qualification exam. College entry typically needs an OSSD with Grade 12 English and math. Confirm current requirements and intakes with Durham College before applying. (Current as of 2026.)