School of Trades and Technology

Building Construction Technician

42 weeks – Ontario College Diploma

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Code: 030623
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start
Campus: Commerce Court Campus

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Code: 030623
Type: Full-Time
Intake: September Start
Campus: Commerce Court Campus

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Building Construction Technician

Complete a two-year diploma in just 42 weeks!

Overview

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 essential skills, such as how to operate the tools and equipment of the trade, layout and construction of wood frame structures, interior and exterior finishes, and much more.

Includes a two-week work placement

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
Tools and equipment
Wood framing
Stair construction
Blueprint reading
Portable and stationary power tools
Ontario Building Code

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Admissions Requirements

OSSD or equivalent, ENG4C or ENG4U

If English is not your first language you must either provide proof of English competency or take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS). You must have a minimum overall band score of 5.5 on IELTS, or a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer scored) or 80 IBT (internet based) to be admitted to a postsecondary program at the college. SPP in India requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0

Curriculum

Semester 1

BTT 025	Tools and Equipment
CAR 010	Site Layout
CAR 022	Foundation Systems
MTH 108	Trades Calculations
CMM 125	College Communications

Semester 2

CAR 032	Wood Framing
CAR 095	Finishes 1
GENED	General Education Elective - Online
HUM 100	Interpersonal Relations

Semester 3

CAR 070	Blueprint Reading
CAR 090	Estimating for Residential Structures
CAR 042	Stair Construction
CAR 100	Finishes 2
PFN 100	Personal Finance
CAR 200	Work Placement

2017-2018 Fees

What You Need - Recommended

Check out the Campus Bookstore to not only purchase your textbooks but also view your book list before the semester starts.

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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 - apx. $60.00

Certification/Accreditation

Ontario College Diploma

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.

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