Building Construction Technician

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. Program includes a two-week work placement.

What You’ll Learn

• Develop and use strategies for ongoing professional development to remain current with industry changes, enhance work performance and explore career opportunities.
• Comply with worksite health and safety practices and procedures in accordance with current legislation and regulations.
• Review building plans and complete work in compliance with contractual obligations, the Ontario and/or National Building Codes, applicable laws, bylaws, standards and ethical practices in the building construction field.
• Incorporate sustainability practices in the implementation of building construction projects in accordance with sustainable building construction guidelines.
• Communicate and collaborate with a range of tradespersons and diverse project stakeholders to complete projects on time and to maintain effective working relationships.
• Produce project sketches and documents in accordance with project specifications to support building construction projects.
• Solve problems related to the implementation of building construction projects by applying basic technical mathematics and the principles of building science.
• Select, maintain and safely use hand tools, and portable and stationary power tools, to efficiently complete building construction projects.
• Complete building stages, from site layout and footings to the application of interior and exterior finishes, according to specifications.
• Prepare material and labour estimates according to building construction project specifications.