Construction Carpentry

Program at a glance

Program code: 
030613
Accreditation: 
Ontario College Certificate
Length of study: 
30 weeks
Study options: 
Full-time
Campus location: 
Commerce Court

Renovation Techniques

The construction industry is booming, and now is the time to get the skills you need to work in this diverse field. Learn to construct, renovate, and retrofit new and existing buildings in one of the largest construction labs in the province. The program offers a blend of theoretical and practical training with a focus on safety and sustainability.

Admission Requirements: 

Program Prerequisites

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

Curriculum: 

Semester One:

BTT010 Portable Hand and Power Tools

BTT020 Stationary Power Tools

BTT030 Building Materials

CAR010 Site Layout

CAR022 Foundation Systems

HUM100 Interpersonal Relations

CMM125 College Communications

Semester Two:

CAR032 Wood Framing

Career opportunities: 
  • Commercial or residential construction
  • Carpentry and general contracting
  • Homebuilding companies
  • Woodworking shops
  • Restoration
  • Lumberyards and hardware stores
What You Will Learn: 
  • Portable and stationary power tools
  • Building materials
  • Site layout
  • Foundation systems
  • Wood framing
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What You Will Learn