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Duration
1 year
Tuition
$2,696
Kitchener-Waterloo
Jan 8-Aug 30
Commitment
Full-Time
Delivery
Classroom
Credential
Certificate
Year Founded
1967
Scholarships
yes
In this two-semester program, you study and practice carpentry skills related to the interior and exterior construction of residential and light-commercial buildings. The focus of the program is to provide graduates with the skills to gain entry-level employment in residential and commercial construction. The program provides students with safety training (general and specific) and skills development in a number of the construction areas. Graduates may be eligible to enter directly into the second year of the Carpentry and Renovation Technician diploma program.
What You’ll Learn
- Identify and use strategies to enhance professional growth and ongoing learning in the construction field.
- Identify and adhere to established health and safety practices.
- Perform all construction tasks in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, codes and ethical practices in the construction field.
- Work in accordance with established sustainability practices.
- Collaborate with a range of tradespersons and project stakeholders to maintain effective working relationships.
- Communicate technical information to a variety of clients, supervisors and tradespersons to participate in the successful completion of construction projects.
- Identify and use industry-specific technologies to support construction projects.
- Solve on-site trade-related construction problems using mathematical equations and geometric concepts.
- Select, maintain and safely operate hand and power tools and equipment used in the building construction trades.
- Assist in the preparation of project estimates.
- Assist skilled tradespersons and perform labouring tasks at construction sites.
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