Carpentry and Renovation Techniques

Start Dates & Ontario Colleges Program Codes:

• Fall Start (September): 0383

CIP Code: 46.0201 (PGWP eligible)

Build Your Future in Carpentry & Renovation

Start your carpentry career with Confederation College’s Carpentry & Renovation Techniques certificate program. This dynamic one-year program is perfect for creative problem-solvers who thrive on bringing ideas to life through skilled craftsmanship. Offering a comprehensive exploration of the carpentry and renovation field, our curriculum empowers students to master both indoor and outdoor construction techniques, preparing them for diverse and rewarding career opportunities.

With the construction industry continuing to grow in northwestern Ontario and throughout Canada, and a record demand for new homes and commercial buildings, there's never been a better time to join. Gain hands-on skills and in-class learning in construction, safety, materials, blueprint reading, estimating, and masonry. This program provides the entry-level knowledge you need to be successful in residential, commercial, and industrial building settings.

Top Highlights

• Fast-Track to Employment: Complete the program in one year and join the workforce quickly.
• Safety Standards: Learn and adhere to safety standards for working on job sites.
• Hands-On Learning: Combine classroom instruction with hands-on practice to enhance your skills.
• Personalized Instruction: Benefit from plenty of one-on-one, personalized instruction.

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

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

 Ideal Candidate Profile

Succeed in the Carpentry and Renovation Techniques program if you are:

• Hands-on Learner: Enjoy practical, hands-on work and working with tools.
• Physically Active: Comfortable working in outdoor and physically demanding environments.
• Detail-oriented: Focused on precision and accuracy in building and renovation tasks.
• Problem Solver: Capable of troubleshooting and solving on-site construction issues.
• Team Player: Able to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Graduates of the Carpentry & Renovation Techniques program can apply for entry-level positions such as:

• Carpenter Helper
• Construction Labourer
• Renovation Technician

Employment opportunities are available with construction and restoration companies across northwestern Ontario, where you can build upon your skills and potentially specialize in specific areas of carpentry and renovation.