Building Construction Technician

Program at a glance

Program code: 
030623
Accreditation: 
Ontario College Diploma
Length of study: 
42 weeks
Study options: 
Full-time
Campus location: 
Commerce Court

Complete a two-year diploma in just 42 weeks! Canadore has one of the largest carpentry labs in Ontario, with over 14,000 sq. ft. of training space – large enough to have two full-size houses built within its walls. In this program you will gain the hands-on skills needed to work in the growing building construction industry. In addition, you will gain the confidence, knowledge and leadership skills needed to manage a team of workers. You will learn essential skills, such as how to operate the tools and equipment of the trade, layout and construction of wood frame floors, walls and roof systems, and much more.

 

Career Opportunities

  • Commercial and residential carpentry
  • Project design, planning and management
  • Construction companies
  • General contracting
  • Self-employment

What You Learn

  • Site layout and foundation systems
  • Interior and exterior finishes
  • Estimating for residential structures
  • Wood framing
  • Stair construction
  • Blueprint reading
  • Portable and stationary power tools
  • Ontario Building Code
Admission Requirements: 

Program Prerequisites

OSSD or equivalent, Grade 12 Compulsory English (ENG4C or ENG4U)

Curriculum: 

Semester One:

BTT025Tools & Equipment

 

BTT030 Building Materials

CAR010 Site Layout

CAR022 Foundation Systems

HUM100 Interpersonal Relations

CMM125 College Communications

 

Semester Two:

CAR032 Wood Framing

CAR042 Stair Construction

GENEDGeneral Education Elective - Online

 

Semester Three:

CAR070 Blueprint Reading

CAR080 Codes and Acts Interpretation

CAR090 Estimating for Residential Structures

CAR095 Exterior Finishes

CAR100 Interior Finishes

GENEDGeneral Education Elective - Online


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Additional Credentials: 

Diploma to Degree

  • Algoma University

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