Diploma in Carpentry and Renovation Technician
Toronto, Canada
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
CAD 18,143 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
The Building Renovation Technician program is a two-year diploma designed to prepare you for employment in the renovation and construction field, with sustainable design principles being key.
You will learn new construction and building renovation skills, carpentry techniques, and new materials applications while gaining a solid understanding of the renovation-related trades. Hands-on training takes place in fully equipped labs where students practice framing and finishing techniques using sustainable design principles.
Practical applications include:
- residential construction and renovations
- millwork
- demolition
- framing
- finishes
- drywall installation and finishing
- site management
- cabinetry
- stair construction
- building code
- basics in electrical, HVAC, and plumbing systems
- estimating
Note: When you enroll in the program in January, you are required to complete semester 2 in the summer (May to August) of the same year in order to continue into semester 3 in the fall.
Your Field Education Options
This program offers two field placement opportunities in semester 3 and semester 4. George Brown works with employers and industry partners to identify potential work experience opportunities. Students are also strongly encouraged to pursue self-directed industry work experience opportunities they believe will provide the learning experiences they value and meet the learning outcomes of the program. This valuable work experience can in turn be added to your resumé.
In addition to more formal on-the-job work experience, George Brown College endeavors to provide additional learning opportunities with real-world challenges and clients.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships for international students at George Brown College are generally in-program awards based on students’ academic performance (and other criteria) at George Brown College after the beginning of the academic program.
Curriculum
Required Courses
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**Based on the results of your placement test, you may be required to take COMM 1000 Introduction to College Communication before progressing to COMM 1007. COMM 1000 does not count as a course required for graduation, and you will be charged for this extra course.
Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Develop and use strategies for ongoing professional development to remain current with industry changes, enhance work performance and explore career opportunities.
- Comply with health and safety practices and procedures in accordance with current legislation and regulations.
- Assist in the preparation of material estimations and quotes and complete all work in compliance with the rights and conditions of contractual obligations, the Ontario and/or National Building Codes, applicable laws, bylaws, standards, and ethical practices in the construction, renovation, and conservation building fields.
- Incorporate sustainability practices in the implementation of building construction, renovation, and conservation projects in accordance with sustainable building guidelines.
- Communicate and collaborate with diverse clients, supervisors, coworkers, and tradespersons to complete projects on time and maintain effective working relationships.
- Interpret project plans and produce technical sketches and documents to support building construction and renovation projects.
- Select and use technologies to obtain, organize and communicate building construction and renovation information.
- Solve problems related to the implementation of building construction and renovation projects by applying the principles of basic technical mathematics, building design, and building science.
- Select, maintain and safely use hand tools, and portable and stationary power tools, when performing layout, cutting fitting, and assembly operations.
- Complete building and renovation stages, from site layout and footings to the application of interior and exterior finish, in accordance with blueprint specifications and conservation principles.
- Select a range of materials and equipment for their appropriate application to building construction and renovation projects.
- Schedule and assist in monitoring the progression of building construction and renovation projects by applying basic principles and strategies of project management.
- Apply basic business principles and strategies to the operation of building construction and/or renovation enterprise.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Your Career
Graduates may find employment in many areas of the renovation and construction field. Opportunities may include:
- renovation
- general contracting
- custom home building
- carpentry
- site supervision
- estimating
- technical sales
- home inspections
Educational Pathways
Pathways for direct entry into the third year of the Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) degree program are available from the Building Renovation Technology advanced diploma program (T148).
Future Study Options
This program shares the first four semesters with the three-year Building Renovation Technology advanced diploma program (T148). Students may be eligible to proceed to semester 5 of the program.
Pathways to the Honours Bachelor of Technology (Construction Management) degree program are available from the Building Renovation Technology advanced diploma program (T148). Bridge courses will be required.