Carpentry and Renovation Techniques

Construct your future. The one-year Carpentry and Renovation Techniques Ontario College Certificate program prepares you for a future in construction, whether you pursue apprenticeship training, employment as a framer or finisher or just want to tackle a few projects around the house. You acquire a well-rounded education, combining traditional carpentry skills with newer technologies. Algonquin College`s Waterfront Campus in Pembroke is a great place to learn, as you have access to high-quality tools in a state-of-the-art shop. Gain knowledge and skills in:

• hand and power tool usage
• carpentry/framing techniques
• blueprint reading
• welding
• hoisting and rigging
• plumbing
• applied construction geometry
• mathematics
• the Ontario Building Code
• general and specific safety training

Throughout this physically demanding program, explore the latest green technology and energy-efficient construction techniques. Apply your construction skills to building projects that will help local communities. There is an anticipated shortage of skilled workers in the construction industry as a result of an aging workforce and local expansion. That means there are many opportunities for employment available to graduates. With this certificate, you may pursue a specialized education in construction, or seek exemption from the Basic Level of the General Carpenter Apprenticeship training. Graduates may find work as a(n):

• apprentice carpenter
• construction framer
• interior systems installer
• exterior systems applicator
• renovator
• door and window installer
• concrete form worker
• deck and porch designer/builder
• junior construction site supervisor
• junior estimator

SUCCESS FACTORS

This program is well-suited for students who:

• Are interested in pursuing a career in the skilled trades.
• Are team-oriented, enjoy physical labour and working outdoors.
• Have effective communication skills and interpersonal abilities.
• Are safety conscious and respectful of standards and regulations.
• Possess problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Enjoy working with mathematical problems.