Ontario College Certificate in Carpentry and Renovation Techniques

Carpentry and Renovation Techniques is a one-year college certificate program that takes students from a building layout to the completion of a residential construction project. Students will become knowledgeable on blueprint reading, building code, and construction methods. Graduates have the option to use the techniques they learned to enter the workforce or continue with their education.The Carpentry Techniques program takes students from building layout, through the completion of framing for a residential construction project. Students will gain the required knowledge with respect to blueprint reading, building code, construction methods, building materials, tools and jobsite safety in an interactive classroom environment. Students will then apply their skills in a variety of hands-on carpentry courses. In addition to new construction, students will apply their experiences to a variety of renovation projects.The program provides training in the skills required for an on-site general carpenter and construction worker, including the safe operation and maintenance of hand, portable, and stationary power tools. Students learn the layout and construction of a residential build from footings through roof framing. Emphasis is placed on developing and practicing the hands-on skills needed in the field.Learning OutcomesThe graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to1. 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 andor 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 tasks.9. 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.10. assist in the preparation of material estimations according to building construction and renovation project documents.Career & Co-op OpportunitiesGraduates of Fanshawe’s Carpentry and Renovation Techniques program can pursue a career across many industries, including residential and commercial construction. Assist or lead in renovation construction projects for interior or exterior renovation projects.Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Carpentry and Renovation Techniques program:Apprentice CarpenterAssist the lead carpenter in carrying out tasks such as framing, drywall, flooring, trim, tile, and more.Construction FramerResponsible for supporting the structural execution of custom homes and larger renovation projects while aligning to building practices.RenovatorAssist or lead renovation projects such as framing, drywall, trim work, flooring, tile, and minor plumbing and electrical as well for bathrooms, kitchens, basements & more.