Building Construction Technician
42 weeks – Ontario College Diploma
Build full-size houses in the carpentry lab
Overview
Upcoming Intake: Fall 2023: Commerce Court – North Bay
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. You will learn how to operate the tools and equipment of the trade, layout and construct wood frame structures, apply interior and exterior finishes, and much more.
Includes a two-week work placement
Note: Successful completion is equivalent to Level 1 Apprenticeship
in-class portion.
Your Future Career
- 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
- Wood framing
- Stair construction
- Ontario Building Code
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U
If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency.
View current English Language Proficiency Requirements.
Curriculum
Curriculum
Semester 1
| BTT025 | Tools & Equipment |
| CAR010 | Site Layout |
| CAR022 | Foundation Systems |
| CMM125 | College Communications |
| MTH108 | Trades Calculations |
| WLD008 | Welding for Carpenters |
Semester 2
| CAR032 | Wood Framing |
| CAR095 | Finishes 1 |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online (BCT Sem 2) |
| HUM100 | Interpersonal Relations |
Semester 3
| CAR042 | Stair Construction |
| CAR070 | Blueprint Reading |
| CAR090 | Estimating for Residential Structures |
| CAR100 | Finishes 2 |
| CAR200 | Work Placement |
| PFN100 | Personal Finance |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
2023-24 – 42 weeks – Ontario College Diploma
Commerce Court Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5440.5 | $1320.38 | $100 | - | $6860.88 |
2023-24 – 42 weeks – Ontario College Diploma
Commerce Court Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29614.35 | $1900.38 | $100 | - | $31614.73 |
What You Need
What You Need
Textbooks:
Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.
Technology/Devices:
Canadore College has implemented Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to enhance your learning experience in and out of the classroom while ensuring flexibility in learning.
To learn more about BYOD and to find out what is required for your program, please visit https://www.canadorecollege.ca/BYOD
You will also need:
- CSA approved work boots, Grade 1 (green patch) - apx. $150.00
- CSA approved safety glasses, Class 1 - apx. $20.00
- CSA approved hard hat, coloured, Type 1, Class E / Type 2, Class E - apx. $25.00
- CSA approved hearing protection, Class B - apx. $20.00
- Nail apron - apx. $60.00
- Hammer - apx. $40.00
- Imperial tape measure - apx. $25.00
- Utility knife - apx. $15.00
- Pull saw, fine tooth - apx. $20.00
- Set of chisels (1/4", 1/2", 3/4", 1") - apx. $40.00
- Butt chisel, 1 1/4" - $20.00
- Mason line - apx. $10.00
- Aviation snips - apx. $15.00
- Combination square - apx. $15.00
- Drafting equipment - imperial scale, 30/60, 45 set squares, eraser, eraser shield, pencil HB/2H, T-square - apx. $60.00
- 12-15point crosscut saw- apx. $20.00
- Chalk line and chalk – apx. $15.00
- Cats paw nail puller- apx. $10.00
- High visibility vest - apx. $20.00
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.