College Diploma - Building Construction Technician (030623)

Canadore College has one of the largest carpentry labs in Ontario with over 14,000 sq. ft. of training space – large enough to have two full-size houses built within its walls. In this program, students will gain the hands-on skills needed to work in the growing building construction industry. They will learn how to operate the tools and equipment of the trade, layout and construct wood frame structures, apply interior and exterior finishes, and much more.

Students will learn: • Site layout and foundation systems • Interior and exterior finishes • Estimating • Wood framing • Stair construction • Ontario Building Code

Future Careers: • Commercial and residential carpentry • Project design, planning and management • Construction companies • General contracting • Self-employment