Carpentry and Renovation Technician Fleming College

Program Description

Gain a solid understanding of the various technical elements of home renovation along with the business skills necessary to succeed in the industry. Topics include: restorative practices, residential carpentry practices plans and specification, project management mechanical trades used for renovations, health and safety estimating and layouts, sustainable building design, drafting entrepreneurial skills for the trades custom millwork, stair construction basic wiring, and plumbing, drywall installation and finishing project management The aim of the Carpentry and Renovation Technician program is to prepare entry-level carpenters, including construction labourers who can function in a wide array of construction projects using sustainable practices. The emphasis is on hands-on experience, including a service learning experience in the community assisting a not-for-profit organization. This program has been designed to include four semesters with progressive opportunities to earn carpentry apprenticeship levels: After successfully completing semester two you will have earned the Carpentry Techniques Ontario College Certificate and have an opportunity to challenge level one for General Carpentry apprenticeship By completing two more semesters, you can earn an Ontario College Diploma in Carpentry and Renovation Technician, and can challenge level two for General Carpentry apprenticeship

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