College Certificate - Renovation Techniques - Construction Carpentry (030613)

The Renovation Techniques – Construction Carpentry program at Canadore College provides students with practical, hands‑on training in residential and commercial construction, with a focus on renovation, carpentry, and building techniques. This one‑year college certificate program is ideal for individuals interested in beginning a career in the construction trades or seeking a foundation for apprenticeship training.

Students learn essential skills in framing, finishing, carpentry, blueprint reading, building materials, estimating, and renovation planning. The curriculum emphasizes safety standards, sustainable building practices, and quality craftsmanship, ensuring that graduates meet the expectations of today’s construction and renovation industries.

Training takes place in fully equipped workshops and on‑site environments, where students gain experience using industry‑standard tools, equipment, and construction technologies. Under the guidance of experienced trades professionals, students complete projects that simulate real‑world construction and renovation settings.

Graduates of this program are prepared for entry‑level employment in residential and commercial carpentry, building renovation, maintenance, and construction, or may pursue apprenticeship pathways leading to trade certification in carpentry or related fields.