About the course

There are career-building opportunities in this skilled trade for people who enjoy working with their hands and take pride in a job well done. Loyalist College students practice green and sustainable building methods as they work through construction and or renovation projects. This program will be delivered in a hybrid format in the Fall semester. Prepare for opportunities in new construction and renovations for both residential and commercial building: Specialize as a contractor, new homebuilder, renovator, general carpenter, home inspector, building inspector, energy efficiency and green/sustainable builder, fine finish carpenter, project coordinator, manager or estimator. Employers include general contractors, subcontractors, new homebuilders, woodworking shops, renovation and restoration contractors, government and municipal departments. There are also opportunities with product manufacturers and with retail outlets for building materials, such as hardware stores, lumberyards and building centres. Training in entrepreneurship and estimating can help you work towards running your own business as an independent contractor.

　　Learning emphasizes practical hands-on work during a major carpentry, new construction or renovation building project: Practise your skills in carpentry and construction including, rough carpentry/framing, finish carpentry, base footings, insulation, vapour and air barriers, drywalling, window and door installation, interior and exterior finishes, fine finishing techniques, and roofing. Study building codes, work from blueprints, produce basic sketches, develop building details and create computer-assisted drawings using AutoCAD and SketchUp. Receive hands-on instruction in environmentally sound construction techniques, proper tool usage and jobsite safety. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Summer (May), 2024	Belleville
Fall (September), 2024	Belleville
Summer (May), 2025	Belleville
Fall (September), 2025	Belleville
Summer (May), 2026	Belleville

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology

Required academic preparation

　　OSSD/OSSGD or equivalent with courses at the general, advanced, (C), (U) or (M) level, AND

　　Grade 12 English (C) level or equivalent

　　Mature applicant

　　Recommended academic preparation

　　Mathematics and sciences

　　International applicants must provide proof of academic standing equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) (Grade 12)

　　IELTS - 6.0 overall with a minimum score of 5.5 in each section,

　　TOEFL iBT - 80 iBT internet-based test with minimums of 20)

　　TOEFL PBT - 550

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

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