Building Construction Technician

Humber’s Building Construction Technician diploma program is one of three stackable programs within the Carpentry-Construction group. Along with the Carpentry and Renovation Techniques certificate, and the Construction Engineering Technology advanced diploma, the program introduces students to the carpentry trade, and gives practical experience with trade regulations and best practices. Students will be able to move from this diploma program into the advanced diploma program.

Students will learn worksite health and safety practices in accordance with legislation and regulations; and how to review building plans and complete work in compliance with contractual obligations, codes, applicable laws, bylaws, standards and ethical practices. Coursework will include sustainability practices.

Students will also learn to produce project sketches and documents in accordance with project specifications, assist in the preparation of estimations and safely operate tools. Graduates will be well-prepared for all building stages – from site layout and footings to the application of interior and exterior finishes.

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.