26 Building Technology Preparatory Programs

Peninsula College’s Construction Technology program is an important component to the college’s commitment to workforce training in sustainable industries. The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Construction Technology offers a comprehensive program designed to prepare students for employment in sustainable green construction trades, alternative building materials and methods and construction management. Foundation classes cover basic woodworking, foundations framing, roof systems and alternative energy. Core courses teach students green building concepts and design, engineered building materials, blueprint reading and alternative building methods. Capstone classes include jobsite management, construction leadership and estimation. Instruction consists of classroom presentations, hands-on training in lab settings and online learning modules.

Quantitative evaluation of technologies and techniques for reducing energy demand of residential-scale buildings. Heating and cooling load calculations, financial analysis, passive-solar design techniques, water heating systems, photovoltaic system sizing for net-zero-energy all-electric homes.

A Diploma in Architectural Technology from Centennial College gives students an education involving a wide spectrum of skills such as: drawings for residential and commercial buildings, using computer technology, working with approval authorities, and environment and energy conservation.nbsp;These skills are used for a career in the construction industry.

The Building Construction Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students to apply technical knowledge and skills to residential and commercial building construction and remodeling. Course work includes instruction in construction equipment and safety; site preparation and layout; construction estimating; print reading; building codes; framing; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; electrical and mechanical systems; interior and exterior finishing; and plumbing. Graduates should qualify for entry-level jobs in architectural, engineering, construction, and trades professions as well as positions in industry and government.

Building Construction Technology provides students with one- and two-year options tailored for differing occupational goals. Students can choose courses in drafting, construction layout, estimating, management, residential construction, energy-efficient building methods, construction safety, cabinet-making, and interior finish.

This program prepares students for employment or advanced training in the building construction industry.

The Building and Industrial Technology Associate of Technical Studies (ATS) program prepares students for careers in construction, maintenance, and industrial processes. It focuses on hands-on skills ...

Take the first step towards an exciting career in construction. You’ll equip yourself with long-term skills designed to help you thrive in this booming industry. Graduate industry-ready to rise up the ranks. Move up the career ladder without attending a classroom with our nationally accredited CPC40120 Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building). You’ll learn safety, contracts, structural principles and materials, estimating, and many more skills that will transform you into a confident builder, site manager, foreperson or construction manager.

The two-year Building Construction Technician Ontario College Diploma program provides you with the opportunity to learn the basics of the construction industry, including techniques, industry trends, and safety. This diploma program is offered in a condensed 42-week format, allowing you to quickly get the education you need, so you can get moving into your career.

Lead the future in clean and renewable energy, green building products, ecological design, building automation and controls, and sustainable landscaping. The Green Building Technology, AAS, provides students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to design, construct, operate and maintain sustainable buildings and renewable energy systems.

Learn the fundamentals of good design as you utilise your creativity and love of construction to create your own (virtual) building projects. This course, highly regarded by industry, provides the practical skills, knowledge and qualifications to work as a building designer. You’ll gain specialist design skills applicable to residential and commercial design within the construction sector. Importantly, our strong industry partnerships allow students to work on live projects and graduate work-ready.

This degree is designed for students that have a desire to learn about the different subject areas with a Construction Emphasis within the Applied Technology Division. This could prepare the student to transfer to a four-year university and earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology. Some of the above courses may have prerequisites. See the catalog or schedule of classes.

This course enables you to try your hand at a variety of different construction and building tasks, ranging from carpentry to bricklaying and plastering. Get a feel for the direction you want your career to take.

Foundation Learning students have access to an exciting range of specialist resources at the College. With specialist construction workshops for every area you will develop your communication and practical skills. Guided by our expert staff you’ll use our construction workshops to develop your carpentry, bricklaying and plumbing skills with tailored modules. You will be learning in a small group (maximum 12). You will develop your communication and practical skills by taking on three construction trades across the year: building, tiling and wood work. You will also complete a Health and Safety unit.

This occupation is found in the construction, built environment and engineering sectors, with building services engineering senior technicians employed in a variety of organisation types and sizes. The broad purpose of the occupation is to bring the built environment to life by connecting up the buildings we live and work in, ensuring they meet the needs of the people, plant, and services they need to accommodate, whilst providing comfort, building safety and security and efficiency through ever increasing environmental safeguarding.