Durham College Phase IV Expansion - Trades, Innovation and Education Building
"With 60,000 sq. ft. of dedicated space to focus on high priorities, the phase IV expansion has been designed to significantly increase DC’s industrial skilled trades training capacity and create more opportunities to participate in applied research projects to advance innovation and knowledge.
The following programs will call the expansion home:
- DC’s post-secondary Electrical Engineering Technician, Electrical Techniques, Mechanical Technician – Elevating Devices and Mechanical Techniques – Plumbing.
- The Electrician – Construction and Maintenance, Elevating Devices Mechanic and Plumber apprenticeship programs.
The following are some of the unique features of the expansion:
- A double-height shop lab to address the specialized needs of both the mechanical and construction programs. Home to a two-storey building model, the lab will allow plumbing students to work underneath it while elevating devices students will be able to work in an easily accessible dual-level elevator shaft.
- Classrooms with moveable walls and furniture to accommodate various configurations.
- Training labs with dedicated space and equipment for a range of post-secondary and apprenticeship programs.
- Student touchdown spaces.
- A fitness centre.
- A food services facility."
Excerpt from Durham College website