About this program
Start Date
September 2025
Campus
Rainy Lake
Program Length
3 Semesters (42 weeks)
Full-time
Credential
Ontario College Diploma
Canadore College
About the program
Complete a two-year diploma in just 42 weeks! Gain the hands-on skills needed to work in the growing building construction industry. Learn to operate tools and equipment of the trade, layout and construct wood frame structures, apply interior and exterior finishes, and much more. Graduates of this program can expect to work in commercial and residential carpentry, construction, or general contracting.
Semester 1
| BTT025 | – | Tools & Equipment | |
| CAR010 | – | Site Layout | |
| CAR022 | – | Foundation Systems | |
| MTH108 | – | Trades Calculations | |
| CMM125 | – | College Communications | |
| WLD0008 | – | Welding for Carpenters |
Semester 2
| CAR032 | – | Wood Framing | |
| CAR095 | – | Finishes 1 | |
| GENED | – | General Education Elective - Online (BCT Sem 2) | |
| HUM100 | – | Interpersonal Relations |
Semester 3
| CAR070 | – | Blueprint Reading | |
| CAR090 | – | Estimating for Residential Structures | |
| CAR042 | – | Stair Construction | |
| CAR100 | – | Finishes 2 | |
| PFN100 | – | Personal Finance | |
| CAR200 | – | Work Placement |
Admission
Ontario Secondary School Diploma, ENG4C/ENG4U, equivalent, or mature student test.
Are you missing program prerequisites?
Are you missing prerequisites for a program? We can help! SGEI offers common prerequisite courses. All you have to do is apply, and we will be in touch with you.
Fees
- Tuition (Semester 1): $2,320.50
- Tuition (Semester 2): $2,200.50
- Tuition (Semester 3): $1,813.50
Funding opportunities
If you need assistance funding your education, visit our Financial Aid page to learn more about bursaries, grants, OSAP and more.
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Career options
Building Construction Technician program graduates can expect to find work as a carpentry apprentice, general labourer, or in various other roles in the construction and carpentry industries.
Where you might work
- Commercial and residential carpentry
- Project design, planning and management
- Construction companies
- General contracting
- Self-employment