Ontario College Certificate in Carpentry and Renovation Techniques

Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology

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. You will practise green and sustainable building methods as you work through construction and or renovation projects. 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.