Carpentry and Renovation Techniques
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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| Type | Certificate, College |
| Nominal duration | 1 year/ 2 semesters |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | CR111 |
| Tuition fee | CA$18,223 per year The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$15,430), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$375 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$75) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma, equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), including these required courses:
Note: This program does not offer a conditional admission for applicants who do not meet the English language requirements. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English For direct admission, if English is not your first language, OR you did not complete a minimum of two years of full-time study at the secondary school level in an English language school system in a country where English is considered the primary language or the primary language of instruction and evaluation is English, with acceptable grades in all English courses, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:
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Overview
Humber’s Carpentry and Renovation Techniques certificate is one of three stackable programs within the Carpentry-Construction group. Along with the Building Construction Technician diploma and the Construction Engineering Technology advanced diploma, the program introduces students to the carpentry trade, gives practical experience with trade regulations and with best practices. Students will be able to move from this certificate program into the diploma and advanced diploma programs. Additionally, Humber’s Carpentry and Renovation Technician diploma and Industrial Woodworking Technician diploma offer additional pathways.
This program is designed to introduce you to both the practical experience necessary for trade regulations and the academic requirements of carpentry trade certification. You will gain a solid understanding of the fundamental technical elements of the carpentry trade.
You will learn health and safety practices and perform building construction and renovation tasks in compliance with contracts, building code, laws and ethical practices. These practices will be taught in light of established sustainability practices. You will learn to safely operate tools and assist in the preparation of estimations. Essential learnings also include time management, teamwork and problem-solving.
Career opportunities
Graduates may find employment as an apprentice general carpenter, typically specializing in single-family, townhome, and condominium building and remodeling.
The Canadian government’s Department of Employment and Social Development (EDSC) estimates that employment gains in the construction sector will be strong in the Greater Toronto Area due to labour demands resulting from expansions and retirements.
Build Force Canada estimates that those retiring from the sector will create the largest demand for new skilled carpenters, construction trades helpers and labourers, and contractors and supervisors. The significant loss of skilled labour, combined with the need to prepare the next generation of supervisors and managers, and the time required for new entrants to acquire new skills and experience are the dominant challenges in Ontario, and the rest of Canada.