Carpentry and Renovation Techniques

The one-year Carpentry and Renovation Techniques Ontario College Certificate program prepares students for a future in construction, whether pursuing apprenticeship training, employment as a framer or finisher or just want to tackle a few projects around the house. Throughout this physically demanding program, explore the latest green technology and energy-efficient construction techniques.

Graduates may find employment as apprentice carpenters, construction framers, interior systems installers, exterior systems applicators, renovators, door and window installers, concrete form workers, deck and porch design/builders, junior construction site supervisors or junior estimators.

What You’ll Learn

• Identify and use strategies to enhance work performance and continued learning to keep pace with industry changes.
• Identify and adhere to established health and safety practices that apply to specific job sites, in accordance with current legislation and regulations.
• Perform building construction and renovation tasks in compliance with contracts, the Ontario and/or National Building Codes, applicable laws and industry’s ethical practices.
• Work in accordance with established sustainability practices.
• Communicate and collaborate with diverse clients, supervisors and tradespersons to complete projects on time and to maintain effective working relationships.
• Assist with maintaining accurate project documents and use computer technologies to support building construction and renovation projects.
• Solve on-site trade-related building and renovation problems by applying principles of basic technical mathematics and building science.
• Select, maintain and safely operate hand tools, and portable and stationary power tools, to efficiently complete building construction and renovation tasks.
• Assist with the completion of building and renovation stages, from site layout and footings to the application of interior and exterior finishes, according to specifications.
• Assist in the preparation of material estimations according to building construction and renovation project documents.
• Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.